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Has received Beaton's letter sent from 'Chinese muck heap'. Has just spent 12 hours travelling back from London to Cornwall. Discusses 'new terror weapon' (V1 rocket?). Lunched with K. Clark. Eddie S. West is going to marry Mrs Richards. Discusses telephone conversation with Laura about choice of man to take to dinner. Praises Osbert's book. Invites Beaton to stay. Beaton's photograph book has had wonderful reviews.

Horrified to hear of Beaton's 'ghastly experience' (plane crash?). Wishes for Beaton to write and assure that he is well. He obviously lives a 'charmed' life and will die in bed at the age of 90. Hopes that Beaton's 'Asiatic Odyssey' is off and that she will catch a glimpse of him in the christmas holidays.

Has heard from Oggie that Beaton is ill. Wonders if she poisoned or starved him during his stay or whether the return journey was so uncomfotable that it gave him a nervous breakdown. Hopes that he wasn't bed ridden during the raids as that would have been 'excrutiating'. Thanks Beaton for Piper book. Discusses Piper and Reitlinger. Invites Beaton to stay again to see a folio illustrated by Martin.

Wishes that Beaton were here as it is hot with golden sand and purple rocks - perfect except for the 'bombers whizzing' overhead. Has a small spare room and would like Beaton to visit soon. Is coming to London soon for a Red Cross course on war relief and hopes to see Beaton there. Would like to hear of Beaton's 'crusade' and wonders if he saw Christopher Sykes or Lord Cory. Daphne shares the house and they must leave tomorrow.

Would like to reproduce a photograph that Beaton took in the 1920s or 30s for a volume of political remembrances. Asks Beaton's permission to use the photograph.

Was delighted to hear that Beaton has done a book on "My Fair Lady". With regard to CBS clearance, the Legal department would like to see a copy of the book. Asks if Beaton's publisher would send a copy.

Has been wanting to write to Beaton, but has only just had the chance. Thanks Beaton for his beautiful costumes and writes that they were very successful. The play was very well received in Manchester. Isabel's dress is always greeted with gasps of delight from the audience. Discusses other costumes. Is delighted that Beaton is coming to Edinburgh to photograph the play. Will book Beaton a room. Discusses arrangements. They are a little anxious tonight as the truck containing the scenery was unhooked from their train at Preston and they do not know when it will arrive.

With a certificate of election to The National Register of Prominent Americans. Letter tells Beaton of his election to the register. Gives details of what will happen next. Local newspapers and journals will be notified. The register will list Beaton with its center. Any biographical synopsis requested by publications etc. can be composed by the research center and reviewed by Beaton before release.

Asks forgiveness for his lack of correspondence. Feels able to write now that the play has opened in Edinburgh. After Beaton's departure, Alick Johnstone 'threw a terrific temperament' and gave up altogether. They managed to settle him down and after this he did a 'fine job'. John and Binkie are happy with the scenes. Extended discussion of various details of the set and how it compares to Beaton's original sketches. Thinks Beaton would be pleased with the costumes and general appearance of the actors. Any defects will be put right before they come to town. The audience in Edinburgh gave the play a warm reception on the first night. There are a few passages that need 'ironing out'. Discusses various scenes and actors in the play and their attendant problems. Has strong feelings that the show will be running in London when Beaton returns to England. It will come to town as long as the situation is favourable as far as raids are concerned. It has been a great adventure to undertake this play in the middle of a routine army job. Discusses lighting. Hopes that Beaton is enjoying his mission and congratulates him on his escape from disaster.

Thanks Beaton for his letter. Was pleased to hear that Greta is well. It is a pity that she cannot find something to occupy her mind. Feels that creative people 'who have nothing to do all day but think about themselves' can never be in good health. He sent her a present so that she would know that he hadn't forgotten her this Christmas. Has been to see a lot of shows this Christmas. Discusses the shows that he has been to see. Was pleased to hear from Beaton that John Gielgud is such a success in New York. Has found a new comedy to produce on T.V. Discusses various projects he is working on in the coming year. Is not sure if he will be able to go to Austria for a holiday. Hopes that Beaton's designs for the play are going well. Sends his love to Greta.