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Typescript letter in which Beaton refers to the set of technical drawings enclosed, alongside his models and costume designs. He welcomes any revised drawings in return, with additional modifications determined by Krawitz et al.

Typescript letter in which Beaton requests that any major queries regarding his working drawings, models and costume designs be raised with him during his short visit to New York, commencing 18th October. Beaton also discusses the possible use of encrustation on an unknown stage and writes that he would like to view samples of how such encrustation can be achieved. Finally, he re-iterates that he will be very disappointed if the task of making the costumes is not entrusted to Barbara Karinska, as he doubts whether the intricacy of the ball gowns could otherwise be achieved.

Typescript letter in which Beaton writes that he is in the process of sending his designs to Alfred Lunt and, provided that Lunt approves, the next phase of operations should commence on the 17th [June]. He requests that Wrong arrange for all detailed stage plans be sent to him before he starts to construct the model.

Typescript letter in which Beaton discusses the preliminary stage designs and ground plans for 'La Traviata'.

A letter in response to Aird's letter dated 26th July, confirming that it would be both an honour and a pleasure to welcome the Queen Mother to the exhibition on the agreed date.

Beaton writes that he would be thrilled if Van Druten would direct the play for him. Aldrich and Myers would leave him carte blanche. Is going to do the decors for Quadrille, the best play Noel [Coward] has ever done, in his opinion, and a lovely opportunity for Alfred [Lunt] and Lynn [Fontanne].

Thanks him for the telegram. Hopes that he will "forgive an author's intransigence insisting upon painting in the background as well as the face".

Beaton writes that he has now a stage-worthy script of the Gainsborough Girls. Him, Aldrich and Myers want to put the play on in April. Glenville is not free before June as he has to stay for "Romeo and Juliet" with Olivia de Havilland so they asked Peter Brook instead, but he is busy too. They met Marianne Davis who promised they could have the Duke of York's Theatre for the opening if they are ready soon. Beaton feels Gainsborough should not be played by a star as "it is really a play about the two daughters and their love affair with Angus." He discusses potential actors (H. Griffith, H. Horden, Laurence Hardy) and directors (Glen Byam Shaw, Frith Banbury, Peter Potter, Ken Tynan). Beaton is very anxious not to delay the play any further and slightly worried about Aldrich and Myers. He decided to make the décor for the City Centre Ballet of Swan Lake.

Describes his stay at William Somerset Maugham's house near Nice, France. Mentions that he is rewriting his play. Refers to Juliet Duff. Details his activities whilst on the French Riviera. Expects to feel the loss of Bebe [Christian Berard] when he travels to Paris.