Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/65/3
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/65/3
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Menton
Date(s)
- 28 Aug. 1976 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1904-2007)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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'.