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Refers to a long delayed telephone call with Garbo. Discusses the Royal family. Details his activities over the preceding five days at Reddish House. Sends news that an elderly female friend and neighbour of his had a near-fatal stroke. Also sends news of David. Encourages Garbo to visit him in England.

Asks Garbo a list of questions about her activities. Describes his stay in Paris with Diana Cooper, including visiting to Elsie Mendl, and meeting Bebe [Christian Berard]. Tells an anecdote about how he almost missed the ferry back to England.

Continues previous letter sending more general news from Paris. Describes the poverty and the pro-Communist riots that he saw in Paris. Reports that Jean Cocteau and George Auric have successfully had Mr Bogomolov's rejuvenation operation, and Paul Eluard has had it unsuccessfully. Details his activities since returning from Paris, including dinner with his mother and Miss Leonora Corbitt, a trip to Norfolk to stay in a house built by Robert Walpole.

Asks Garbo questions about her daily life but does not expect answers. Writes that he has been gardening, meeting a local farmer, and lots of his family have visited Reddish House. Describes a visit from Lucian Freud. Worries about his Gainsborough play. Mentions that he has started a second play based on Michael's mother and her companion. Reports his decision not to go to Morocco. Writes that Dan Webster and his wife, from London, are staying at Reddish, making the curtains and upholstery. Plans to go to the Edinburgh Festival with Clarissa Churchill. Refers to news that Garbo has signed a new film contract.

Reports that during the previous week he has had no word from the Palace about a photo shoot for the Royal baby, has had a lot of bother about design for a play starring Lawrence Olivier, and has enjoyed theatre-going. Announces that his Gainsborough play had a good reception from the 'best theatrical management in London' and it is set to be produced in the Spring. Describes a Hunt Ball which he attended. Details his activities since returning to Reddish House. Looks forward to seeing Garbo.

Reminisces about the time he spent with Garbo in New York. Describes the boat journey back to England with William Somerset Maugham and Monroe Wheeler. Refers to his mother's ill health. Describes the scene on his return to Reddish House. Mentions that David and possibly Michael are in Tangier, Juliet [Duff] is in Bristol, and his sister, Baba, has visited Reddish. Sends news of Clarissa Churchill and her new cottage. Eulogises Bebe [Christian Berard], detailing the circumstances of his death. Discusses his short term plans. Refers to Nella Webb's predictions for Garbo. Writes a list of thanks, a list of things he is looking forward to, and a list of things he misses, regarding Garbo.

Complains that he is getting a cold when he has design work to do on a ballet, due to open at Covent Garden on Thursday. Discusses plays he has seen. Urges Garbo to write to him. Refers to the change of management at the Plaza hotel where he stayed in New York. Sends his regards to Mrs Webb, Madame Alba, Miss West and Mrs Phyllis. Illustration of a hyacinth that he has grown in a basket.

Describes the coming of Spring to the Wiltshire countryside. Tells Garbo that 'black and white' has been asking him for news of her. Asks Garbo to write to him. Describes his trip to Paris, including attending the play for which Bebe [Christian Berard] designed his last set. Mentions his Greek friend with whom he once went to Switzerland, Barbara Hutton, an elderly Abyssinian prince to whom Beaton he had loaned money, and Boris Kochno. Writes that, on his return to England, Oggie Lynn informed him that his secretary, Maud Nelson, was in hospital with cancer. He has spent a week at Reddish, working on his play. He is travelling to London on Friday because his uncle, Cecil, has died suddenly.

Refers to his trip to London to attend his uncle's funeral, and visit his secretary, Maud Nelson, in hospital. Reports that he has had the Kanins to stay with him at Reddish and has also been working on his play. Expresses interest in Garbo's plans, and asks whether he can send her anything. Considers travelling to France. Misses Garbo.

Refers to his telephone conversation with Garbo. Sympathises about the 'period of indecision' that she has endured. Writes that he had three late nights in London: taking Daisy [Fellowes?] to St George's Hospital after a fall, attending his sister's dance, and going to Danny Kaye's theatrical party. Details his activities since returning to Reddish, including a visit from Juliet [Duff] and Ivor Novello. Wishes Garbo would visit him.