Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/18/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/18/1
Title
Autograph letter to Beaton, from Sussex
Date(s)
- 11 Jan. 1943 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
4p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has just read Beaton's RAF book. Admires the book and discusses the difficulties Beaton must have faced. The writing and photographs are beautiful. Believes that the 'Bomber' chapter is the best. Discusses Chamberlain. Asks Beaton to attend an 'Ordinary' on 28 January 1943. Has engaged to go and wishes Beaton to go to 'make things easy'.