Identity area
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Beaton/A/A1/25/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/25/2
Title
Typescript letter to Beaton, from Sussex
Date(s)
- 1 Oct. 1940 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Thanks Beaton for photographs he sent. Would like to buy some of the big one and requests that Maud writes about the prices. Invites Beaton to stay. The Vic Olivers are coming on the 12th. Discusses the 'terrible beauty' of the coast battles that can be seen in Sussex. Is now painting people and has completed Beaton's painting. Is pleased that Gwen Farrar likes the play. Discusses the play. Painted the scenery on the downs while an air battle went on overhead. Complains of the heat of the new house. Sends love from Laurian.