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Autograph letter to Beaton, from Sussex

Has just read Beaton's RAF book. Admires the book and discusses the difficulties Beaton must have faced. The writing and photographs are beautiful. Believes that the 'Bomber' chapter is the best. Discusses Chamberlain. Asks Beaton to attend an 'Ordinary' on 28 January 1943. Has engaged to go and wishes Beaton to go to 'make things easy'.

Autograph letter to Beaton, from Park Avenue, New York

Was pleased to receive Beaton's cable. Is glad that Beaton thinks of her even when London is gay. New York is 'dead' at the moment. Has been to 'Hot Feet' and it was amusing and risque. Is going out with Charles Cavendish tomorrow. Discusses Charlie James. Asks if there is anything Beaton needs doing for him in New York.

Typescript letter signed to Maud Nelson, from London

Thanks Nelson for her letter. Is glad that she has written to Beaton and looks forward to hearing from him. Discusses the fees of Hal Burton and Beaton. Has already given Hal Burton £50 on account as he needs some money to go on with. Looks forward to receiving the Dorothy Dickson pictures and will have them framed immediately. Will definitely not open the play until about the first week in May.

Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Berkshire

Heard from Pam Berry and Elizabeth that Beaton was interested in the Bodley and Garner papers that Watts and co. are producing. Recommends that Beaton go and look at them. Asks if Beaton would be interested in financing the publication of the papers. Suggests that Beaton go to Upton Lovell and call on a man called Sydney Mavor who is the last living boy witness in the (Oscar) Wilde case. Wonders what he is like.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Roquebrune

Has 'stolen a march' on the Sunday paper readers and has read Beaton's book, "The Happy Years" in it's entirety. Admires the book and discusses its merits. Discusses his portrayal of Greta Garbo. Knows Garbo slightly. Describes her as 'elusive, practical, romantic, almost mythological'. Wishes she could see Beaton, but is so seldom in London. Discusses various places and states that 'the wilder shores become harder and harder to find'. Is still 'anchored' by her two cats. Thanks Beaton for the pleasure his book gave her.

Typescript letter signed to Eileen Hose, from London

Is returning some pictures to Beaton that he had hoped to be able to use in the Christmas issue of "The Queen". Hopes to be able to use the picture of the horse-drawn van soon. Is keeping the Osborne pictures with the hope of using them as a set. They have been approached by their block-makers who wish to use the picture of Beaton's garden for their Christmas calendar. Has told them that it is unlikely and that Beaton would charge a fee if he did consider it. Asks Hose to let him know what Beaton says.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Paris

  • Beaton/A/A1/90/1
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  • 25 Nov. 1976 (No year given. Year presumed from reference to recent death of Robert (Bertie) Abdy.)
  • Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Often wishes to write to Beaton. Hears and hopes that he is recovering. Has read parts of his new memoirs in "The Daily Telegraph". Discusses Beaton's writing and the people he describes. There is nobody in Paris now. Criticises the people of Paris. Discusses Albert (?). Discusses books and painting. Mentions Beaton's spring exhibition of paintings.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York

Encloses clippings that may interest Beaton. Was 'upset and furious' when Ingersoll published his statement. Discusses the Dorothy Thompson piece about "Fantasia". Thinks she takes it too 'bitterly and seriously'. The political situation in America is very tense. Thinks the majority of people would wish to go to war.

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