St John‘s College Personal Collections

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Sussex.

Beaton/A/A1/557/21
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28 Dec. (No year given.)

Encloses a book for Beaton. Tells him about her visit to the Pyrenees. Reminisces about Salisbury Market. When she comes back to London after being absent she feels like "Rip Van Winkle". Has not seen Beaton since their pilgrimage to Eastbourne last summer. Lady Aislie is there for Christmas. Enjoyed Beaton's book tremendously.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London.

Beaton/A/A1/557/22
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19 Jan. (No year given.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Is sorry to have given Beaton a horrid luncheon. The weather has made an excuse for everything. It is extremely kind of Beaton to invite her.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London.

Beaton/A/A1/567/13
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(Letter undated.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Is so convulsed by Beaton's letter that he can hardly control himself sufficiently to reply. Wishes he could have been there last weekend. Is afraid he must have had rather a dull time at Wilton.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

Beaton/A/A1/567/14
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(Date given only as "Monday night".)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Must write to tell Beaton how much he enjoyed the week at Ashcombe. Wonders what "state of collapse" Beaton will be in.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York.

Beaton/A/A1/571/10
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(Letter undated.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Discusses her friends.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Richmond Park, Surrey.

Beaton/A/A1/576/10
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22 June (No year given.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Asks Beaton to forgive the late reply. The photographs have caused delight at home. Asks for a copy of one of the photographs he took of Monica. Hopes that they meet soon.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Richmond Park, Surrey.

Beaton/A/A1/576/12
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22 July (No year given.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Thanks Beaton for the note and the cuttings. Is glad he is feeling better. Wonders if Beaton would like to do a photographic session in August. Has just heard that he must go to the Argentine in November.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Richmond Park, Surrey.

Beaton/A/A1/576/13
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(Letter undated.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Was "profoundly touched" by Beaton's letter. Luckily she knew no pain or suffering. She would have enjoyed the Sunday article.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Richmond Park, Surrey.

Beaton/A/A1/576/14
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2 May (No year given.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Owes Beaton humble apologies. His kind letter followed her to Austria and back. Angus is better but his back has been "wretched". Hopes Beaton's New York trip was successful. Wonders if they could come for a meal later in the summer. Unfortunately May is full of things that they now regret.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Chirk Castle, Wrexham.

Beaton/A/A1/582/4
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(Date given only as "Tuesday".)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Beaton's pictures are very good. Discusses which ones he would like to order. Hopes Beaton will not be away too long.

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