Getting an autograph

Here is a letter that was published in Beatle Book Monthly magazine by Christine Ramming. It was re-published in the Best of the Beatles Book. I included a photo from the time she met John just because I dislike having a posts without photos.

Dear Mr. Dean, and especially Paul and John, About four weeks ago I read that John Lennon and his wife would spend their holiday at St. Moritz. As my uncle has a hotel in Celerina, near St. Moritz, I took the chance to ask him whether I could come up for the weekend to see John and his wife, if possible. I had heard that John would be staying at the Palace Hotel, so I went up there the next morning. I was waiting for two hours in front of the hotel, and the hotel doorman told me that John was still asleep. Finally he came out, and with him was another gentleman--George Martin, I believe. They were obviously waiting for a taxi.

I went straight up to John, greeted him and gave him a little Beatle-doll, which I had made myself. he thanked me and I explained to him as well as I could in English that I had given my book of autographs to the doorman so he could give it to John. John said that he had seen it and I thanked him. Then the taxi arrived and he was gone. I was very happy that I had been able to talk to him, without being surrounded by policemen and hundreds of other girls. Then I discovered that the doorman had forgotten to give the book with the autographs to John, so I waited to get it after lunch.

When I came back, John had written his name into the book, I had no opportunity to thank him for his kindness. So I would like to thank him now, for taking the time to talk to me and give me his autograph. At the same time I want to congratulate Ringo and Maureen on their marriage.

I would like to know whether it is true that a part of the new Beatles film will be made in Switzerland and if so, where? I would be happy if all the Beatles would come to Basel one day. Heartiest greetings too all the Beatles, and especially Paul.