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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.

Gives his impressions of the Edinburgh Festival. Alludes to three jobs he is working on. Reflects on the content of his early diaries.

Informs her that he has spent the previous three weeks working on a book and two plays. Writes about his ordeal helping Aunt Jessie who suffered from an eye disease. Describes receiving serious criticism of his Gainsborough play from 'an extremely intelligent man who is an expert on all forms of drama'. Worries about current world politics. Considers travelling to Paris. Sends his regards to Azalea Mamoulian.

Refers to his visit to New York, his brief meetings with Garbo, and the flight back to England. Criticises John Gielgud's performance in a play for which he has done the design. Mentions his design work for Lawrence Olivier's production of 'School for scandal'. Plans to return to New York and hopes to see Garbo there. Mentions visits from David, Michael, Michael's mother, Maugham, Rattigan, and Beaton's sister and her two girls.

Writes about his design work on plays starring Lawrence Olivier and John Gielgud. Regrets that the dock strike has delayed his return to New York. Looks forward to taking Garbo to visit the Empire State, Nella Webb, and Mr Klouskowsky. Plans his week in London, listing the plays that he will attend. Speculates that he has had no news from the Palace because they occupied with the King's illness.

Refers to two plays that he has been writing. Writes that Clarissa Churchill has bought 'Rose bower' cottage near Reddish House. Mentions that he will do the design, at short notice, for a John Gielgud play. Sends news of his gardening efforts and the acquisition of geese at Reddish, and of an attempted burglary at his London house.

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.

Possibly notes on Nella Webb's horoscope for Beaton and Greta Garbo mentioned in Beaton's letters to 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.

Complains of bad weather and a bad cold. Reports that he has been in London to arrange and open an exhibition, to see Lawrence Olivier's production of 'School for scandal' which he designed, and to make arrangements for his Gainsborough play to be produced. Mentions he may design for Wendy Hiller's new play. Sends news of Clarissa Churchill and her new cottage, Michael Duff and Juliet Duff. Enthuses about the novel, 'Adolphe', quoting a passage that reminded him of his time with Garbo, but advises Garbo that she should not star in a film version. Likens Garbo to Empress Elizabeth.