| Title |
Autograph letters to Beaton |
| Reference |
A1/487 |
| Creator |
Georgia Sitwell |
| Covering Dates |
17 July 1961–3 March 1962 (3 letters undated.) |
| Extent and Medium |
5 letters; paper; Manuscript |
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| Content and context |
Wife of 6th Baronet Sitwell. |
| St John's Library/Beaton/A1/487 contains: |
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1
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Weston Hall, Towcester. Tried to ring Beaton to say how much they enjoyed the dinner party. His "fascinating" book has arrived and she is enjoying it even more than the extracts in the Sunday Times. Sachie admires his writing enormously. Feels very nostalgic after reading the beginning. Hopes to see Beaton before the end of the summer.
2p; paper. |
17 Jul. 1961 |
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2
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Weston Hall, Towcester. When she approached Beaton so flippantly the other night she had no idea about his mother. Is sorry not to have been one of the first to send her deepest sympathy. He should be consoled knowing what a wonderful son he always was. His mother was always sweet and welcoming. Asks him to try and enjoy his trip.
2p; paper. |
3 Mar. 1962 |
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3
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire. Knows how sad and miserable Beaton must be feeling. All her thoughts and sympathy are with him. Hopes it is some consolation to know what a wonderful son he has been. Feels deeply for his mother. Asks Beaton to pass on her sympathy.
2p; paper. |
27 Aug. 1936 |
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4
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire. Thanks Beaton for the "heavenly" photographs. Describes the reaction when the family received them. The weekend he came here was very amusing. Asks Beaton to write and send some gossip.
2p; paper. |
3 Sept. |
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5
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Weston Hall, Towcester. Was delighted to get Beaton's "delicious" letters. Has been saving up to write to Beaton in the hope of being able to give him some news. Discusses a recent lunch. They have hardly been in London at all but have had a rather fun time. Describes the garden. Gives Beaton news of their friends. Edith's new poem is out soon and Osbert's new book on statues is out. Discusses her future plans.
4p; paper. |
4 Dec. |
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