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Sends news that his aunt is dying. Writes that he is working on two plays. Plans to spend time in a nursing home before Christmas.

Recounts his bad day the previous Sunday, when all the staff were away and his younger sister and her children came to visit. Mentions dieting. Plans to leave for Sicily on Tuesday, for a fortnight. Mentions public anxiety about Russia's strength and the possibility of war. Prompts Garbo about her American citizenship. Describes the christening of his first godchild. Mentions his work on the redecoration of the Duke of York's Theatre and the production of 'The second Mrs Tanqueray', which is coming to the Haymarket Theatre in London after touring. Reports that 'Illuminations' ballet has had a bad London reception. Wishes he could take Garbo to Stourhead and the Cheddar Caves.

Wonders whether Garbo has been given American citizenship. Informs her that he now eats as little as she does. Complains that he is depressed, and that Mrs Wells, the maid, is lonely and feels ill treated by his mother. Describes his photo shoot of Princess Elizabeth's new baby at Clarence House in London. Mentions Prince Charles and Prince Philip. Details a visit to Bath and lunch with his sister, Nancy. Comments on the change of season. Mentions his dog. Plans to have the David Cecils to lunch, dine with Juliet Duff, and travel to London the next day.

Complains about his trip to London and the set backs regarding staging his Gainsborough play. Informs her that his plans for winter and travelling to New York are not settled. Mentions theatre trips he has made. Refers to his 'rocky' home life, which has been made a little calmer by a visit from their 'nice maid Elsie', resting from caring from her mother. Writes about his garden.

Writes that Harry Crocker told him that Garbo was moving to New York and then Bermuda. Asks her to stay in touch with him. Describes the penultimate week of rehearsals for his Gainsborough play. Plans for his play to be performed in Brighton and then go on tour.

Writes that his holiday to Italy was postponed at the last minute because Truman Capote's French driving licence was delayed and Beaton was obliged to start work on design work for Noël Coward's play. Mentions that Hal Burton is helping him. Describes a walk in the countryside. Refers to a dinner party he gave, with a 'mixed bag' of guests. Writes that, although he has gone to London relatively few times, he has seen the best plays, been shopping, and visited an exhibition of Leonardo drawings. Refers to Garbo's 'errand of mercy'. Hopes to meet with her in the near future.

Wishes Garbo was at Reddish to enjoy summer in the English countryside. Reports that he has been at Reddish for two weeks working with Waldemar Hansen on several literary projects. Reflects on his Gainsborough play, which he has been rewriting. Complains that he has already worked on it for nearly five years. Praises Waldemar's company. Mentions that his mother has been away for three weeks. Refers to his short trips to London.

Expresses his disappointment that Garbo did not stay on in England. Refers to the empty seat beside him at the opening of Parliament and goes on to describe the proceedings in detail. Mentions a political crisis which Anthony Eden managed to control. Mentions Lord Cholmondeley, Mrs Rokeby, Hal Burton and his secretary.

Asks which items he should send her. Refers to a visit from Hal Burton. Writes that he may go to Tangier for a short trip before Christmas. Criticises a portrait of his sister that he is painting.

Regrets that Garbo is too ill to visit him in England. Writes that his plans to travel to New York in September are still unconfirmed. Describes Spring at his house. Mentions Mrs Rokeby, his new cook, after whom he has named Garbo. Sends news of Mrs Rokeby's husband. Refers to his domestic business, including decorating and his gardeners. Mentions Clarissa Eden.