Janus: Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

St John's Library/Beaton/A1 contains:
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277	Letters to Beaton
278	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Geneva
279	Autograph letters to Beaton
280	Letters to Beaton
281	Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Rome
282	Autograph letters to Beaton
283	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London
284	Autograph letter to signed Beaton, from London
285	Autograph letters to Beaton
286	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Hampshire.
287	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Canberra
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Title	Autograph letters to Beaton
Reference	A1/282
Creator	Countesse Phyllis de Janze (1894-1943)
Covering Dates	1931–1943 (Circa)
Extent and Medium	8 letters; paper; Manuscript

St John's Library/Beaton/A1/282 contains:

Autograph letter signed to Beaton. Wonders if Beaton sees her friend, Ethel Russel. Her father died at the beginning of December. Feels like she will never get out of mourning clothes. Has a new Pekinese. He is supposed to be Loo-Loo's son, but she feels sure that Loo-Loo could 'never have engendered such a common dog as he is'. Had sixteen Christmas presents which is not so bad considering everyone is broke. Is in Chapel street with her maids. Describes an encounter with Sir Hugh Seely. S not very well and is going away on Monday for some air.
4p; paper.

26 Dec. 1931

Autograph letter signed to Beaton. Has just received Beaton's letter. Has no light books, only heavy ones that he would not have time to read or sheer muck. Suggests Beaton go to the London Library and make straight for the guides on the ground floor. Suggests various books he could try. Reccommends Baedeker's "Egypt". In terms of health, she has 'taken on' and will not see anyone. The doctor has given her a bottle of pink water, which is what she needs. Hubert is coming to visit tomorrow on his way to the House of Commons. Loves Lady Harris.
4p; paper.

1940–1943

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Aldwick. Beaton's letter was kind, but she looks like an old horse and is resigned to it. Has had six doctors in all. Is improving and not losing so much weight. Mentions news about the Duke of K. Looks forward to more news when Diana returns from London. Hibert has started his lectures at Camberly. Juliet has been to visit. Diana is being good to her but she feels homesick, but realises that she could not stand sooty air just yet.
2p; paper.

1940–1943

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London. Called in to see Beaton's mother yesterday, but she was away. Spent Wednesday to Monday of Easter week at Wilsford. Her host lives about three miles from the dump where the regiment lives. Describes their living conditions. H. is out of that outfit, but not out of the army. Bertie is about to become Catholic. Miss V. Cowles is back and tells how people of New York are sick in the street when the raid alarm goes. Dan is being a wonder and the house is better thanks to his re-hangings and coverings. Thinks Wilsford will be a convalescent home soon. Discusses Daisy. Is dreading next winter as she does not believe the war will end for two more years. Hopes Hubert will be at Windsor soon. Is sad about all motors being off the road by 1st July. Thought Claire was old- fashioned and dull. Suggests places for Beaton to visit in Egypt.
4p; paper.

9 Apr. 1942–9 Apr. 1943

Autograph letter signed to Beaton. Life sounds lovely outside. Hubert comes up to 18 for weekends and goes to Windsor for visits. He has been on '"the plain"' in a bathless hut. Believes the year will continue for 15 years more. Thinks the French are treacherous. Has two special nurses of her own and one of them smells.
2p; paper.

1940

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from University College Hospital. Enjoyed Beaton's jokes. Asks for news about Osbert's will. Is now being rushed as a heart case. Has not seen any friends for nearly a week as talking feels like swimming against waves. Yesterday was the first time for a month that she could read. Can never be grateful enough to Diana for her kindness for the seven weeks. Mentions Lily's wedding. Discusses Doctor Borenius.
6p; paper.

1940–1943

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Faringdon. Two calm nights in London makes her think of Beaton. Thought it was nice for various friends to have a break from the blitz. Heard from Emerald in Winnipeg. Is alone and prefers it if she cannot be with Dug every day. Discusses her various visitors. Is never off the foreign radio. The Paris radio propaganda makes her sick, for although it is run by Nazis, the speakers are always French. Hopes the Western Desert continues well. Has Ellen for comfort. Sent 'sour puss' to a more dressy lady which saves £200 a week. Asks about the people Beaton sees. Would like to visit Oggie. Maureen said she could go to her place, but fears it would be all Bridge.
8p; paper.

1940–1943

Autograph letter to Beaton. Appreciates Beaton's letters and loves him for writing. Looking at the headlines makes one sick, so letters are a treat. The book must be hard work but repaying. Ava has been kind.
2p; paper.

1940–1943