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Explains that he is staying at a friend's house in Wales with about twelve other guests. Enthuses about the gardens.

Page 2 missing.

Asks Garbo questions about herself. Mentions an account of her walking in New York with S. [George Schlee], which he had heard from a friend. Asks if 'black and white' has been in touch. Encourages Garbo to visit him.

Typescript letter, in which Beaton explains that he has drawn up some sketches which now appear to contradict the ideas presented by Aoyama. While he concedes that he would be prepared to make alterations to Act II, according to Aoyama's suggestions, he requests that Aoyama be prevailed upon to allow Beaton to execute his plans for Act I as desired.

Typescript letter in which Beaton asks whether Bing has had any further confirmation from Alfred Lunt with respect to his work on 'La Traviata'.

Describes his move to Reddish house with his mother and secretary.

A typewritten letter, in response to Wittstein's letter dated 24th July, with a cover letter from Eileen Hose to Arnold Weissberger, requesting that Weissberger familiarise himself with the contents of the letter before passing it on to Wittstein. Beaton writes of his consternation upon hearing that his work has been accidentally incinerated. While he accepts that accidents do happen, he is deeply frustrated that his work has been lost and requests that an exact list of what is missing be sent to him.

Tells Garbo how 'delightful' the photo he took of her at their 'last luncheon' looks. Describes Spring in the countryside, including a picnic at Romsey College in a blue bell wood and gardens of azalea, rhododendron and camellia. Wishes Garbo was in England. News that the headmaster of Romsey College is appearing at the Winchester assizes. Mentions that the vicar and his wife came to tea. Writes that he is going to walk the dog with a young man who has been giving him advice about playwriting. Dislikes the prospect of returning to London the following day. Some pages missing?

Writes about his journey to Liverpool with Michael Duff's mother, Juliet. Criticises a play about 'cockney sailors' which he saw on his first evening there. Describes a walk through Liverpool including taxi driver and flower sellers. Writes about his work in the theatre including an anecdote about Juliet. Deliberates between staying in England for his own play and going to New York to take up Leland Hayward's commission to work on a Irving Berlin -- Ethel Merman production. Mentions that he is taking a week off in the country. Refers to Mrs Shoot, his daily woman. Has found an osteopath to work on his bad posture. Describes his photograph shoot for the Queen's fiftieth birthday at Buckingham Place, including the appearance of Princess Margaret. Details the first night of 'The Cocktail Party' in London, including Rex Harrison in the leading role and T. S. Eliot's appearance on stage. Mentions his evening at a French ballet at the Covent Garden Opera and a supper party at the new French Embassy. Writes that he drove down to Wiltshire with Clarissa Spencer-Churchill. Asks Garbo questions about herself.

Describes the springtime countryside in order to encourage Garbo to visit Reddish. Mentions the centenary of Wordsworth's death. Regrets that he cannot take an American commission from Leland Hayward to do the design for a musical show starring Ethel Merman. Refers to Nella Webb's predictions for him. Hopes to take a holiday after the Liverpool performance of 'The second Mrs Tanqueray'. Worries about the continued ill health of his secretary, Maud Nelson. Describes his week spent in London. Praises Anouilh's play, 'Ring Round the Moon'. Remarks that Lonsdale's? play was not up to scratch. Comments on the Oliviers, with whom he lunched. Mentions that Reddish House is being painted in preparation for Garbo's visit. Describes items that he has found whilst going through old boxes of papers, including letters from his father which cause him to reflect on his relationship with him. Wonders if Garbo has gone to California.

Beaton is frustrated that Wolfit might not get punished but will follow Milmo's advice. Hopes Minster will send his letter to the Managers. Stands by what he wrote. Tomorrow is Beaton's "big day": the costume parade for "Saratoga". Very disappointed by "Fiorello", the Harold Prince musical. Hated Chéri [a play by Anita Loos adapted from the novel by Colette] but not because of Anita's script. Took a "Modess" sitting and two more on Monday. Typescript postcript: Doesn't remember if he asked her to bill Modess in January for the three sittings. Asks her to have another picture made of Mrs Ogden Mills, Mrs Fell and Mrs Cushings for Vogue. Has already received a $25.00 cheque for this.

Misses Garbo and wishes she was in England with him. Complains that the sunny spring weather turned cold, he was crippled by lumbago for three days, and had problems with his ear. Complains that his secretary, Maud Nelson, is suffering from asthma and has written him an embarrassing letter. Announces that a Mr Myers and his partner Aldrich (Gertrude Lawrence's husband) want to produce his Gainsborough play. Writes that he is enjoying work on his 'chore' for the theatre and spending weekends writing his book, Photobiography. Mentions that he enjoyed his nephew's four night visit to London, where he had come to fence for Eton. Critiques Ivor Novello's musical comedy. Tells Garbo to ask Crocker when she will become an American citizen. Begs her to extricate herself from her present situation rather than go abroad again with the same chaperone. Wishes she would visit him instead. Asks if she is pleased to be back in the alley.