Identity area
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Beaton/A/A1/107/24
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/107/24
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Portofino
Date(s)
- 17 Sep. 1953 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Beaton's letter was 'hilarious and awful'. Has been meaning to write to Beaton but has been very busy working. Geoffrey Toone visited and seemed 'very agreeable'. Had a long business letter from Saint with no mention of his visit to Portofino, 'the whole thing a sort of calculated act of discourtesy'. Read the reviews of "The Confidential Clerk" and wondered if Beaton had been to see it. Has rented a house in New York. Describes the house. They cannot have occupancy until April, which is when he wants to leave town. Wants to stay in Portofino until he has finished the play. May then go to Paris.