Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/165/12
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/165/12
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton
Date(s)
- 21 Jan. 1954 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1881-1965)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Duff's death was a dreadful shock. Spent the evening together the day before they sailed. He seemed in good spirits. Diana said he felt sick as they were getting on the boat and she tried to persuade him to cancel the trip but he wouldn't. Describes Duff's illness and death. Discusses Diana and her plans for the future. Mentions what the newspapers have said of Duff. "The Times" was 'as usual beastly'. Was sorry to hear about Truman's mother. Rachel Cecil's mother has died. Describes her lunch at Cranborne. Saw the Lodge where Betty and Bobetty are going to live. Went to see Emlyn Williams play last week, "Someone Waiting". Could not keep awake. Discusses the play. Mentions Mrs H. Williams.