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Typescript letter in which Beaton asks whether Bing has had any further confirmation from Alfred Lunt with respect to his work on 'La Traviata'.

Typewritten letter, regarding the price of ball-gowns for the film 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'.

Typescript letter, in which Beaton responds to the queries raised in Bronson's letter, dated 30 December 1965. Beaton writes that he has been suffering from shingles for the past six weeks and is about to embark on a recuperative trip which may or may not culminate in New York; if he were to finish in New York, then he would be interested to see how work on the scenery and costumes for 'La Traviata' is progressing.

Beaton writes that he is very upset about the difficulties in putting on his play. They might have to postpone it until Autumn, in which case they should try to secure Roger Livesey. Kay Brown thinks that they should assemble a cast now, and that Beaton should go back to London immediately. Beaton, though, wants Evans to investigate potential directors and cast before his return. He apologizes for his apparent callousness when told about Peter Potter's leg amputation. He discusses potential actors and actresses: Irene Worth is his favourite, to play either daughter. Marianne Davis wants them to go ahead with the production in order to get into the Duke of York's. Beaton has heard that the celebrated Sam Berman has also had difficulties with his play, so maybe what he is going through is usual in the theatre world; remains hopeful.

Handwritten note, regarding period setting for "Portrait of a Lady". Beaton asks whether Quintero would prefer to stage the production in the early or late eighteen-seventies, and offers his own opinion on the merits of each.

Typewritten letter, regarding the cost of costumes and Beaton's pleasure in working alongside Jose Quintero.

Beaton writes that he has airmailed his designs to Arnold Weissberger and is eager to hear of Quintero's reaction. For instance, Quintero may find some of the costumes a little too gay, or too sombre, as the case may be. He may find Serena Merle's mauve evening dress a little too unsophisticated, but the intention is that its simplicity and understatement will in turn make her look sophisticated.

A letter from Beaton, regarding decisions to be made about certain costume designs under discussion, in response to concerns outlined in Quintero's previous letter, dated October 8.

Typewritten letter, regarding suggestions for improvements to the play. Beaton acknowledges that such suggestions are, strictly speaking, outside of his remit as Costume Designer, but expresses the hope that his "impertinent suggestions" be received in good spirit, in so far that they are "helpful in the general cause".

Typescript letter regarding the preliminary ground plan for "The Chalk Garden" and on the matter of casting. Beaton asks why Selznick has not considered Sybil Thorndike. He also offers his opinion on "Time Remembered" by Jean Anouilh, which he has recently been to watch with friends.