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Beaton/A/A1/233/17
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/233/17
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 9 June 1972 (Creation)
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1p paper
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Congratulates Beaton on his Knighthood. Has just come back from a world cruise. His book on the Moguls of India is going to be published. It is called "The Peacock Throne". The publishers are hoping to get a favourable response from a few advance readers. Has suggested to his editor that he send Beaton some proofs of the manuscript. Asks if Beaton could send a copy of the manuscript to Lady Antonia Fraser. Hopes Beaton's sweet pea patch is blooming.