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Beaton/A/A1/387/52
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- 29 Dec. 1952 (Year deduced from content.) (Creation)
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8p paper
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Is sending all the "horrid" income tax returns to Beaton. Bruce Yorke arrived at 14 Chesham Place just before lunch on Christmas Day. He went to the dinner party in her place. She was very glad to get out of it, as she was very tired. Miss Jameson had been in only 2 days and the daily woman "went down with pleurisy and various domestic dramas". Nancy had put her foot in it with Mrs Mundook.Beaton must arrange one of the downstairs rooms as a sitting room for the servants. The poor nurse didn't realise she "was going into a mental home". Dr Gottfried is going to go down soon for a final check over. Is going down on Friday morning to deal with the letters and see Beaton's mother. Is very anxious to get things fixed up with the servants. Thanks Beaton very much for the Christmas cheque and the cable. Has sent for a catalogue to find Beaton's Christmas and birthday present. Is very proud of Beaton's lecture tour. Are sending all Beaton's Christmas cards by ordinary mail. Caroline is expecting another baby in July. Is not sorry to say goodbye to 1952. Is looking forward to 1953 with fresh hope.