Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/253/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/253/1
Title
Autograph letter to Beaton, from Lagos
Date(s)
- 19 Dec. 1961 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1907-1987)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
They are going to Katsina this year. Discusses plans for Beaton to join them. Asks if Diana would like to come. They have not been to Katsina before and suspect that lodgings will be difficult. Felt so sad when she heard that Augustus had died. They have been having a boiling hot christmas. Tells Beaton that he must go to Bida as it is unspoiled and the people are lovely.