Item 3 - Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York

Believes that Beaton's American publisher is exaggerating the importance of the few letters of protest which he has received. There are always some 'idle lunatics' who enjoy writing this sort of letter. Is going to take up Beaton's case with two or three leaders of Jewish opinion. Implores Beaton not to develop a persecution complex. Conde Nast admits he never actually received any protest from any of his advertisers. Thinks Beaton's publishers are using the Jewish issue as an alibi. The sales of his book in America suffer because the book is too expensive and because New Yorkers in not very interested in books about New York. Read Cerf's review and thought it was malicious and unfair.