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Typescript letter, acknowledging Beaton's letter dated 12th May; Bing notes that the Metropolitan Opera's first 'Violetta' will be Anna Moffo.

Typewritten letter, concerning fees for Beaton's scenery and costume designs, in addition to his travel expenses. Also provides contact details for Yoshio Aoyama.

A typewritten letter, in which Bing asks Beaton whether he would like to work on their forthcoming production of 'Turandot', scheduled for February 1961. Bing writes that they have selected Yoshio Aoyama as director and hopes that Barbra Karinska will create the costumes. If Beaton is interested, then Bing would need the set and costume designs no later than April 1960; could Beaton please send a cable message to Bing to confirm his answer.

Typewritten letter, regarding the cancellation of the 1961/62 season. Though the intervention of the White House in the disputes with the Musicians Union means that Bing retains some hope of reaching a resolution, it seems highly unlikely that "Adriana Lecouvreur" will proceed as planned. Bing assures Beaton that, either way, he will be paid for his designs, and he hopes that Beaton will not be discouraged from working with them again in the future.

Typewritten copy of letter, in which Bing asks when they can possibly meet to discuss the costumes for 'La Traviata'. He writes that the costumes need to be created on a vastly simplified scale, since Bing cannot agree to the one hundred and fifteen thousand dollar bid Karinska has proposed, and yet he would still like to work with her if she is prepared to enter into negotiations.

Typescript letter, regarding a possible collaboration between Beaton and Lunt on the new production of 'La Traviata'.