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Beaton/A/A1/312/4
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/312/4
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 2 Jan. 1972 (Creation)
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4p paper
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Scope and content
Congratulates Beaton on his knighthood. Reminisces about the autumn of 1940 and a more recent trip to Arizona. Conveys sorrow that the knighthood has come too late for his mother and Margaret.. Discusses how Beaton should be addressed following his knighthood. Condoles with him about Margaret's death.