Typed letter signed with initials : Last House [Glen Ellen, California], to David Pleydell-Bouverie, 1976 Dec. 28.

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Typed letter signed with initials : Last House [Glen Ellen, California], to David Pleydell-Bouverie, 1976 Dec. 28.

1976

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Thanking him for his letter; reporting that she hired "a fairly dependable and very interesting/charming girl" to help her; discussing the various people who work at The Ranch and the need to define "the difference between helpful friend and paid servant"; commenting on the lack of rain; mentioning that Julia and Paul Child, Jim Beard, and Chuck Williams are coming to visit.

1 item (2 p.) ; 27.9 cm.

eng, Latn

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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