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Typescript letter regarding the publication of photographs of the poets, Cecil Day Lewis and W. H. Auden. Hose writes that Lewis has agreed to pose for a photograph by Beaton and that this will be arranged shortly. Beaton has also recently taken pictures of Auden, which have not yet been published, but which Vreeland may like to include in her series of poets.

Hose writes that Beaton has never officially taken photographs of the Marquesa Casati, but that while visiting her house in South Kensington shortly before she died, he managed to take several surreptitious photographs, without the Marquesa's full consent. Hose encloses two of the snapshots with the letter. She also asks whether the negatives of a black dress from COCO may be returned to Beaton at Tallmey's convenience.

An invitation for Beaton to accompany Allene Talmey to Spain for the purpose of photographing the main characters in the film 'Nicholas and Alexandra'.

A typewritten letter, regarding Beaton's arrangement to fly to the U.S. on 20th October 1954, and his desire to know the period Quintero would prefer for his set designs.

Typescript letter, concerning a financial transaction.

Letter from Eileen Hose, regarding the possible inclusion of a photograph of a set design for "The School for Scandal" alongside a review of the Comédie-Française's production.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose passes on Beaton's comments regarding the costume samples Rendell has sent to him.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose asks whether Bing would confirm that he would like Beaton to complete his set and costume designs for 'Turandot' by April 1960. If so, then he must hear from Yoshio Aoyama straight away, with his suggestions and complete dress chart.

Went to see the solicitor who made the following comments about the three documents sent to him for consideration: About the equity statement: Although it contains libellous words such as "virtual blackmail" or "deliberately sabotaged" he thinks Beaton would be protected of charges of libels because he is reporting a misdemeanour in the theatrical profession to Equity. As both parties have a mutual interest in this, this would constitute a "privileged occasion" or exemption. The solicitor will investigate this. Beaton might have to rephrase some sentences. Has not been able to speak to Minster, who is not in London. Sykes does not know if Minster intends to report Wolfit, but in any case he would wait until after Wolverhampton. Beaton's statement can only go forward with Minster's support in writing, and he can't see how Minster can be forced. They must know what are his intentions. About the press statement. It is "libellous in every line" and the newspapers would probably not publish it. Should be destroyed. About the personal letter. It is full of libellous statements but Beaton can't be sued as long as he writes the letter in his own hand (i.e. no third party would be involved) and marks it PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. Will send the Brighton and Wolverhampton reviews as soon as he gets them.

Typescript letter; Hose had a meeting with the solicitor and Helenus Milmo, a learned counsel, about whether a complaint to Equity would really constitute a "privileged occasion". Milmo will need to know the terms under which Equity deals with complaints. As Beaton is not a member of Equity he might not be protected. Minster is not a member either but he belongs to the Society of West End Theatre Managers. Sykes thinks he will probably report Wolfit to them, but not to Equity. Sykes says that recently there had been several cases of actors behaving badly and that managers are not properly protected against this in the existing standard contracts. This will certainly be put right. Both Equity and the Society of West End Theatre Managers are reluctant to give their rules to Beaton's solicitor. They might also try to contact the London Theatre Council. This might however prove very expensive and is unlikely to succeed. Sykes does not think Wolfit will get away from this with no damages; he will find it difficult to get another job. Milmo and the solicitor thought the proposed statement to Equity was well-balanced, but they are strongly against the press statement.