Item 3 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Menton

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Beaton/A/A1/65/3

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/65/3

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Menton

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  • 28 Aug. 1976 (Creation)

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Has not written before because of having to struggle with her garden which is too large and wild. Discusses 'Signora' and her illness. Discusses the difficulties of her book on Shabanov and the difficulties she encounters in Iran. Longs to get back to her 'Loti' book. Her broken arm is mended. Discusses her young New York fan. Reread Beaton's "Near East" and thought it was 'marvellously good'. Enquires if Beaton is writing another book. Thinks that he should. Hopes to be in London soon. Mentions 'world events'.

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