This letter gives an interesting insight into The Beatles' struggle at the start of their careers. Their dire financial straights causing McCartney to feel guilty about accepting money and an offer of a holiday from a fan. Paul's reference to playing the drums and calling George Harrison (Carl) suggests that this letter was written in the early summer of 1960. Prior to setting out on their first ever tour - a nine day tour of Scotland as backing group to Billy Fury and Johnny Gentle in May 1960, three of the Silver Beatles had adopted stage names ...Paul became Paul Ramon, George became Carl Harrison (after American rockabilly musician Carl Perkins) and Stuart became Stuart de Stael (after the Russian artist Nicholas de Stael)... Tommy Moore who had played the drums with the Silver Beatles on this tour left the group on June 13th, 1960. Another drummer called Tony Chapman played three engagements with the group in June 1960 and Pete Best took up the position on August 12th, 1960.