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Thanks her for Christmas wire; wants here to break away whenever there's a 'possible possibility' so that they can all see her again 'before we're much older' [underlined in red biro]; doubts his going out there as most stars come to New York where they can be photographed. Just back from the desert and Tunis 'all so full of local colour that I felt I'd never been so far abroad before except when I went to see Chu Chin Chow'; England dark and gloomy after so much sun, 'though that may be that I'm still rather under the influence of a sad Christmas at home with my family.' Soon sailing for New York, Waldorf Astoria again. Asks her to write if she has time and energy. 'Ray Goetz is here doing a show with Gilbert and Cole and we talk a lot of you.'

[remainder as postscript]

Gilbert, Kitty, Marge. Peter has given him a car and dressing case 'which makes me very happy but he still has me on the end of a piece of string. It's extraordinary what a violent habit that has been-- and I feel almost as strongly as I ever did.'

Michael Rosenauer. Ruth can't make up her mind whether to divorce Paul or not.

Wishes Lil wouldn't tart herself up so much; makeup appalling and she looks 90 in the pictures. Asks after Adrian, Garbo. Does she ever have 'hair letdowns' with Mercedes? 'All this news is meat and drink to me....' Is Zoe reconciled with Joby?

Still no news; old Goldwyn hangs fire and no bite from Schenck; inconvenient-- wants some temporary work as likely coming to coast soon. Plans vague; depressing not to be able to make up his mind. Peter coming next week; doesn't know what he'll do about him though Peter rather looks forward to a California trip. Get Schenck to show her the designs he sent him. Kitty and 'that old slob Gilbert' just appeared upon the scene. Noël's new show seems very poor and people hate it. Adrian was divine here. Has spoken to Nate but haven't had time to get around. Been much too much nonsense going on; is 'unnerved and a wreck with having done no work and having too many good times. Now that Peter arrives everything will be less carefree.'

Aren't good ones but sent with his best wishes.

Autograph letter signed, written from Lismore Castle, County Waterford, the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish. CB describes the fun he is having with 'Dellywelly', ie Lady Cavendish, formerly Adele Astaire. He asks if Anita has seen the book Life and Lillian Gish which is 'the most astounding nonsense'. His sister Nancy is getting married 18 January, after which he sails for New York. The letter is undated, but dateable from its content to the latter part of 1932.

Includes typescript and manuscript letters concerning the editing of Beaton's diaries for publication; the American writer, Waldemar Hansen; Truman Capote (1924-1984); Beaton's Oscar nomination for 'Gigi' (1958); 'Saratoga' (1959); 'Tenderloin' (1960); Jim Benton; a visit to the island of Capri; and Beaton's work for 'Vogue' magazine. Also includes a typescript copy of Beaton's schedule for the 13th - 31st October.

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's visit to Poland and Czechoslovakia in September 1967; his photographic work for 'Vogue' magazine; and the English ballerina, Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991).

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's stay in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a trip to Bora Bora and Australia. Also includes a typescript programme for a dinner with the Governor-General at Admiralty House, Sydney, attended by Beaton on 27th January 1968.

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's work on the Broadway musical 'Coco' (which ran from December 1969 to October 1970); visiting the Black Canyon, Colorado, with Kinmont 'Kin' Hoitsma (1934-2013); a trip to South America with Truman Capote (1924-1984); Sir Francis Cyril Rose (1909 - 1979); and 'Vogue' magazine.

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's trip to Egypt in March 1972, Mallorca in August 1972 and Mexico in March 1974; the fashion writer, Diana Vreeland (1903-1989); the declining health of Beaton's sister, Baba; his work in Palm Beach, Florida, in January 1973; and media interviews and appearances in Chicago.

Includes typescript letters concerning the domestic situation at Reddish; orders for photographs of the Queen; 'My Fair Lady' (Broadway 1956; West End 1958); 'The Chalk Garden' (West End 1956); a visit to Ashcombe; Beaton's mother and sisters; the writer, Truman Capote (1924-1984); and the purchase of Beaton's articles by Crowell-Collier Publishing. Includes duplicate copies of some letters.