B45609 – Derek Taylor Correspondence Words From Apple Paper (UK)

Two pieces of correspondence relating to Derek Taylor, The Beatles press officer at Apple from the late sixties.

The first is a typed note by Derek Taylor to an Apple employee. It is typed on a sheet of Words From Apple letterhead and reads as follows:

‘Deaedee
The trouble is that I have a lot on my mind and a lot to think about and a lot of responsibility for a lot of people and so sometimes I’m not as nice as I should be and sometimes I’m not as nice as I want to be but anyway I’m sorry if I upset you because you don’t deserve it and that’s a fact.
Be patient and forgiving.
Love D’

The second piece of correspondence is a typed memo, perhaps from one member of Apple staff to another, which Derek Taylor has annotated. It reads as follows:

‘Dear Marg,
Wish I could do shorthand. Makes me feel so incompetent when you give me a letter and don’t get it all down. What do I do? I get very depressed about this situation. Should I take a job elsewhere?
Sincerely
Worried From Bayswater.’
Derek has then added the following pen notes in response to some of the questions ‘Too Late’ ‘You Aren’t’ ‘No’ ‘Don’t’.

Provenance: from the collection of a former Apple employee.

The first paper measures 21cm x 30cm (8.25 inches x 11.75 inches). There are numerous areas of wear and tear around the edges. The paper has been folded in half leaving horizontal and vertical crease lines through the centre. The condition is very good minus.
The second paper measures 20cm x 17.5cm (8 inches x 7 inches). There is some wear and tear to the edges. The condition is very good.