Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/107/25
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/107/25
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Portofino
Date(s)
- 4 Oct. 1953 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Beaton's letter made him long to be away from Portofino. Has got a lot of work done since the 1st September. Has almost finished the play. Would like Beaton to read it when he sees him. They will probably go to Paris when they leave Portofino. Would like to come to London for a few days. Geoffrey Tonne visited and seemed 'pleasant in a vegetable kind of way'. Mentions other friends. Went swimming today. Longs to read the book "Persona Grata", but if Beaton sent it, he would probably be gone before it arrived. Hopes Beaton is having a good rest in the country.