Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/515/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/515/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Swyre House, near Dorchester.
Date(s)
- 17 Jan. 1972 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Name of creator
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sends Beaton belated congratulations on his knighthood. It has given great pleasure to all his friends. Is addressing him as "Mr" as he believes in the old-fashioned rule that one remains a "Mr" until the ceremony with the Queen.