Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/6/5
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/6/5
Title
Autograph letter to Beaton, from La Pietra, Florence.
Date(s)
- 27 Sep. 1973 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Regrets lacking a decent cook when Beaton visited. Discusses Nigel Nicolson's publication of his mother's love letters ("Portrait of a Marriage"). Enjoyed reading Beaton's book, "The Strenuous Years". Discusses some of the people in Beaton's book, including Evelyn Waugh. Has promised to talk about Max Beerbohm at the Royal Society of Literature on the 1st of November. Discusses Constant Lambert. Bemoans the return of winter. Hopes to see Beaton in November.