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Beaton/A/A1/288/15
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- 22 Jan. 1936 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
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4p paper
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Supposes Beaton must have heard that the King is dead. Describes the reaction of people and the atmosphere of the country. The new King has been proclaimed King. The coronation is not for a year. The court will be in mourning for six months and everybody will be in mourning for six weeks. Ha saved all the papers for Beaton and will send them to him at the end of the week. Martin asked if Beaton definitely wants him to come back and Joseph said yes. Asks Beaton to let her know straight away if he changes his mind about having him back. Encloses a letter from Mrs. Macdonald, as she did not know what Beaton would want her to do about it. Mrs. Musker is sailing to New York on Saturday, so Joseph has given her various items to give to Beaton. Discusses picture frame idea for Beaton's wardrobe. William has arrived and looks like 'nothing on earth' in Beaton's trousers and Martin's coat. Miss Penrose does not seem at all anxious to photograph Beaton's drawings. Feels she has used a lot of his drawings and it would be too repetitive to use any more. Beaton's uncle is improving. Cannot bear Martin, but has no concrete reasons and he is a good servant.