Identity area
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Beaton/A/A1/25/14
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/25/14
Title
Typescript letter to Beaton, from Sussex
Date(s)
- 2 Sep. 1945 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1p paper
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Scope and content
Asks how Beaton is. Discusses writing and plays. Farndale has sent back "National Velvet" and said it is too difficult to cast. Discusses various people to whom she has sent plays. Cochran admires the play. Has had bad luck with Vivien Leigh's illness. Expresses pleasure that Beaton may come to Dale Cottage for the winter. Has had fun with the Subercaseaux. Spoke to Diana the other day. J.J. and Tucker are going on a tandem bicycle tour of Somerset. Discusses search for tandem bicycles. Has enjoyed bathing on the beach.