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Is out of the city at last and was very pleased to have Beaton's last letter. Charlie sailed on Wednesday. Discusses Charlie. Is delighted to hear the good news. Saw Beaton's shots in Vogue. Wonders if there is any chance of him coming back in September.

Leaves for France tomorrow. Wonders what has happened to the photographs. Asks him to send them on to Paris. Harcourt Brace said they would like to hear the price before committing themselves. Sonia speaks of going halves with them. Is sorry not to see him again. Liked meeting him and being photographed.

Trying to arrange sittings for the Debs for January. There are seven girls and a feature of five or six pages and cover. Asks of £150 would be all right for this. Would like to meet Beaton and talk to him at some time.

Apologises for not writing before to thank Beaton for the shoes. Few people would have been so generous. Hopes to see him with the shoes on his feet before long, if Beaton is still in New York. The "Scrap Book" was great fun. Caroline's play was a failure, which was a pity. Asks Beaton to give his love to Patricia Coleman if he sees her. Thanks Beaton for the shoes again, "ten times as many times as I shall wear them".

Beaton's magnanimity and his "superiority to uncertainty" when photographing her and her mother have given her much to think about. Would like to see Beaton on Tuesday April 2nd.

Is sorry she didn't come this afternoon. Had some people to tea and they didn't leave until late.

Beaton's letter gave him pleasure. Is nervous of reviewing books by friends as "they get no pleasure from one's praise, and a lot of pain from one's reservations". Believes that Beaton is less conceited than other people in spite of his success. Feels that he has not yet used his talents to the full. Met a stupid person who thought his review was malicious. Beaton's letter is more flattering than anything he deserved.

Mrs Chase has informed him they have reached a "pretty close" agreeement regarding the exclusivity of Beaton's work. Discusses the possibility of his contributing to moving picture magazines while he is in Hollywood. Does not object to this. Expects to have first choice of the material Beaton may gather while in California. Would also like the art quality of Beaton's work to be stressed, rather than just the news value of the pictures. If it could be managed, he would like Beaton to keep them in touch with his negotiations with the moving picture magazines and let him know before making final arrangements.

Informs Beaton that a cable arrived this morning from Condé Nast. The American public have overnight become "emotionally and aggressively" pro ally. Nast feels the proposed trip would excite adverse comment and suggests postponement. Nelson was upset but feels public opinion may change again by the time Beaton arrives in 10 days. Hopes it is strong enough to make America help more. Advises Beaton to be very careful in what he says or does, even to his closest friends. Has cabled Nast to ask him to meet Beaton and advise him. Is afraid Beaton will have a miserable journey without any kind of news. Is rushing the letter off to the Clipper in the hope that it will reach him. His mother is very well. Has had another cable from Eleanor Lambert.

Thanks Beaton for his letter. Is very kind of him to offer to give them some of the photographs he took. The only objection he can think of to Beaton's request that he be allowed to publish the photos at some later date is that "new" photos of Alexandra are often only released on special occasions. Unfortunately he does not know for sure and the lady who might know is away on holiday. Suggests he write to her when he gets back if it isn't too much trouble. Sends his regards.