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Expresses his disappointment about his Gainsborough play's bad reception. Mentions that Constance Collier and Katherine Hepburn were enthusiastic about it. Writes that he is 'sad at the idea of having to go on being a photographer'. Hopes that Garbo had good weather in Bermuda.

Mentions that he has had news of Garbo from David. Updates her on the progress at Reddish house. Complains of London, his mother and his secretary. Refers to a book that he is trying to finish before travelling to America. Writes that he is designing for a Lawrence Olivier production of 'School for Scandal'.

Reports that he is staying in a house in France with five other guests, and his hostess, the wife of the 'man who made you'. His hostess' husband is in New York looking after his ill mother. Complains that his painting has turned out in the style of his old drawing master, like W. Egerton-Hine. Plans to stay with Diana Cooper in Chantilly and then meet his mother in Paris. Describes his visit to Michael Duff, his new wife Caroline, and their adopted child in Wales, during the previous weekend. Mentions that Michael Duff has had successful cosmetic surgery. Mentions a trip to London where he attended the Annual Film Ball but left as soon as Bing Crosby had finished an impromptu number. Writes that he also attended a Grand Londonderry Ball, 'Blithe Spirit' came to lunch, and someone asked him to be godfather to their child. Enthuses about the Chelsea Flower Show. Postscripts written later that evening and on Wednesday after his trip to Chantilly.

Complains that Paris is dreary. Describes a day trip to Fontainebleau. Mentions his regular morning visits to Diana Cooper, who is ill in bed. Encourages Garbo to make arrangements to meet him in America. Details of his lunch with 'black and white', who intimated that it was too late for he and Garbo to be married. Lists his activities in Paris including looking at Dior's clothes and lunching with Peter Watson. Looks forward to reading a letter from Garbo that awaits him on his return to London on Sunday.

Describes his hotel room. Wishes Garbo was with him. Describes an evening with Mona Williams. Mentions his 'little Greek friend'. Exhorts Garbo to ask Crocker to hurry up her nationalisation so that she will be free to meet him in New York. Begins writing again on Sunday 19 November. Refers to the process of sorting his photographs for inclusion in his Photobiography. Asks if he can use one featuring Garbo. Lists his engagements in London. Writes that he is currently in Brighton with his mother, who has been ill. Mentions his Gainsborough play. Another break in the letter and the next passage written from London. Writes that the Queen of Holland is making a state visit in London and he is having Leland Haywood and his wife to dinner. A postscript states that he would be jealous if Garbo had met the Oliviers and encourages Garbo to spend time with him.

Recounts his dream about Garbo. Describes a night spent unsuccessfully waiting to be put through to her on the telephone. Asks her to write to him. Praises Sir Alexander Korda as a director. Questions Garbo about her activities.

Writes about reminiscing with his old school master. Critiques Lawrence Olivier's film version of 'Hamlet'. Mentions that he spent the weekend at a house party before returning to London and then Reddish House. Sends news that his elderly female friend and neighbour, Edith, died. Mentions Michael Duff and David.

Questions Garbo about work on her house and about whether she is going to visit him. Reports that he has been writing and gardening a lot. Reports his meeting with Alexander Korda who gave him a choice of films to work on. Refers to visits from Bebe (Christian Berard) and Truman Capote. Plans to travel to Paris with David, to meet his 'little Greek friend'.

Details two stays in London. The first including attending Bebe's [Christian Berard] new ballet, and visiting an abandoned house which once belonged to Alma Tadema. The second including going to parties, and having dinner with Helen Hayes and Beaton's sister. Describes his activities once back at Reddish, including writing and judging a flower arranging competition at a local fete. Sends news that his friend, Emerald Cunard is dying. Asks Garbo a list of questions. Postscript: Reports that Alexander Korda wants to employ him for two films.

Plans to spend a week in London working on photography, then travel to Bradford-upon-Avon for the bank holiday. Believes he will spend August at Reddish House supervising the decorators. Describes a drive from London to Reddish with a car full of furniture. Wishes Garbo had accompanied him on a trip to a nursery specialising in old-fashioned roses. Mentions a visit from the Lunts.