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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)COW/4/I/2/102
TitleBoothby, Robert
Extent9 items
Date1928-1970
DescriptionCorrespondence from Robert Boothby, signed 'Bob' [Robert John Graham Boothby, Baron Boothby, born 1900 and died 1986, Conservative politician].

1/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of House of Commons dated March 28th. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. He is upset at Noel for turning down the opportunity to dine with him twice.

2/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of 17 Pall Mall, Whitehall, dated May 26th. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. Invites Noel to his
fete in July.

3/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of 17 Pall Mall, Whitehall, dated June 16th, 1939. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. Sends him the itinerary for ‘Baffy’s’ party.

4/ Transcript of a letter from Baffy of 1 Roland Gardens, dated June 15th, 1939. Letter is addressed to ‘My dear Bob’. General news about social events.

5/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of House of Commons, London, dated June 3rd, 1953. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. He feels honoured to be in the Coronation List.

6/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of 1 Eaton Square, dated October 17th, 1963. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. Praises Noel’s contribution about him in “This is Your Life.”

7/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of 1 Eaton Square, dated April 13th, 1966. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. He enjoyed Noel’s play. He praises Noel’s style of writing.

8/ Transcript of a letter from Robert Boothby of 1 Eaton Square, dated January 30th, 1970. Letter is addressed to ‘Dear Noel’. He is pleased about Noel’s knighthood and sends his congratulations.
NotesFormer reference: Section I Personal Correspondence of Noël Coward, Box 1
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