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Beaton/A/A1/288/2
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- 10 Dec. 1936 (Creation)
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2p paper
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Received Beaton's cables yesterday. Specifies which pictures she is sending to him. Cannot imagine what has happened to the Castlerosse and Hoffman pictures. Has been to the post office and filled in a claim and enquiry form. If she cannot get a satisfactory answer, she will have two more sets made and try to claim the expense from the post office. Thinks the solution to the Ashcombe heating problem is an electric cooker and a new boiler. Is having a fitted electric stove put in Beaton's bedroom. Also thought there should be a small portable electric fire in the new bedroom. Discusses business details of Beaton's photographic clients. Everyone is in a dreadful state as the papers say that the King is abdicating. Heard that the Duke of York has refused the crown and that Queen Mary is going to be appointed Regent until 'that little horror' Princess Elizabeth is old enough to be crowned. Heard that the King is behaving like a madman and 'does nothing but cry and says he wants to abdicate'. The news has just come through the wireless that the King has abdicated. Thought Mr. Baldwin's speech was very moving.