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Beaton/A/A1/19/2
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- 8 Oct. 1941 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
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3p paper
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Discusses experience of the blitz in London. Finds living in Ireland dull and fears for Charlie's ( Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish's) health. Gives news of life in Ireland. Michael is happy with his job in the R.A.F. Gives news of Fred (Astaire). He has just finished the film "You'll Never Be Rich" with Rita Hayworth. His next film is with Bing Crosby, with Irving Berlin writing the music. Elsie Mendl, Charles and Johhny are staying in Fred's guest house for a year. Discusses Fred and his dislike of parties. Anita has been writing to give all the news. Tilly has been behaving very badly. Discusses Tilly or the 'Countess'. Currently has two R.A.F men staying under a scheme thought up by Commander Stephen King-Hall. Discusses various mutual aquaintances. Requests that Beaton visits for Christmas.