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Wishes Garbo was at Reddish to enjoy summer in the English countryside. Reports that he has been at Reddish for two weeks working with Waldemar Hansen on several literary projects. Reflects on his Gainsborough play, which he has been rewriting. Complains that he has already worked on it for nearly five years. Praises Waldemar's company. Mentions that his mother has been away for three weeks. Refers to his short trips to London.

Expresses his disappointment that Garbo did not stay on in England. Refers to the empty seat beside him at the opening of Parliament and goes on to describe the proceedings in detail. Mentions a political crisis which Anthony Eden managed to control. Mentions Lord Cholmondeley, Mrs Rokeby, Hal Burton and his secretary.

Asks which items he should send her. Refers to a visit from Hal Burton. Writes that he may go to Tangier for a short trip before Christmas. Criticises a portrait of his sister that he is painting.

Regrets that Garbo is too ill to visit him in England. Writes that his plans to travel to New York in September are still unconfirmed. Describes Spring at his house. Mentions Mrs Rokeby, his new cook, after whom he has named Garbo. Sends news of Mrs Rokeby's husband. Refers to his domestic business, including decorating and his gardeners. Mentions Clarissa Eden.

Refers to a long delayed telephone call with Garbo. Discusses the Royal family. Details his activities over the preceding five days at Reddish House. Sends news that an elderly female friend and neighbour of his had a near-fatal stroke. Also sends news of David. Encourages Garbo to visit him in England.

Asks Garbo a list of questions about her activities. Describes his stay in Paris with Diana Cooper, including visiting to Elsie Mendl, and meeting Bebe [Christian Berard]. Tells an anecdote about how he almost missed the ferry back to England.

Continues previous letter sending more general news from Paris. Describes the poverty and the pro-Communist riots that he saw in Paris. Reports that Jean Cocteau and George Auric have successfully had Mr Bogomolov's rejuvenation operation, and Paul Eluard has had it unsuccessfully. Details his activities since returning from Paris, including dinner with his mother and Miss Leonora Corbitt, a trip to Norfolk to stay in a house built by Robert Walpole.

Asks Garbo questions about her daily life but does not expect answers. Writes that he has been gardening, meeting a local farmer, and lots of his family have visited Reddish House. Describes a visit from Lucian Freud. Worries about his Gainsborough play. Mentions that he has started a second play based on Michael's mother and her companion. Reports his decision not to go to Morocco. Writes that Dan Webster and his wife, from London, are staying at Reddish, making the curtains and upholstery. Plans to go to the Edinburgh Festival with Clarissa Churchill. Refers to news that Garbo has signed a new film contract.

Reports that during the previous week he has had no word from the Palace about a photo shoot for the Royal baby, has had a lot of bother about design for a play starring Lawrence Olivier, and has enjoyed theatre-going. Announces that his Gainsborough play had a good reception from the 'best theatrical management in London' and it is set to be produced in the Spring. Describes a Hunt Ball which he attended. Details his activities since returning to Reddish House. Looks forward to seeing Garbo.

Reminisces about the time he spent with Garbo in New York. Describes the boat journey back to England with William Somerset Maugham and Monroe Wheeler. Refers to his mother's ill health. Describes the scene on his return to Reddish House. Mentions that David and possibly Michael are in Tangier, Juliet [Duff] is in Bristol, and his sister, Baba, has visited Reddish. Sends news of Clarissa Churchill and her new cottage. Eulogises Bebe [Christian Berard], detailing the circumstances of his death. Discusses his short term plans. Refers to Nella Webb's predictions for Garbo. Writes a list of thanks, a list of things he is looking forward to, and a list of things he misses, regarding Garbo.