Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970) - typed signed letter on headed stationery; 'Dear Madam, I have received an invitation from the Indian Philosophical Academy inviting me to take part in a meeting in India. They have seen an announcement that I am visiting India. I am entirely at a loss to guess the source of this announcement. Much as I should enjoy a visit to India, I have had no intention of going there and have given no one any reason to suppose that I had such an intention. Would you be so kind as to communicate this fact to the Indian Philosophical Academy. Yours Truly, Bertrand Russell' The letter is addressed to Mrs B. M. Kanuga (the wife of Gandhi's personal doctor - Dr Kanuga) at her home in Southfields, London. Dated 23rd July, 1958. The letter signed in black ink to its conclusion. Folded, some light crinkling notable to one edge. Measures 25cm x 20cm. Provenance - from the collection of Dr Balvantrai N. Kanuga, Gandhi's personal long-term physician and friend.
Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970) - typed signed letter on headed stationery; 'Dear Madam, I have received an invitation from the Indian Philosophical Academy inviting me to take part in a meeting in India. They have seen an announcement that I am visiting India. I am entirely at a loss to guess the source of this announcement. Much as I should enjoy a visit to India, I have had no intention of going there and have given no one any reason to suppose that I had such an intention. Would you be so kind as to communicate this fact to the Indian Philosophical Academy. Yours Truly, Bertrand Russell' The letter is addressed to Mrs B. M. Kanuga (the wife of Gandhi's personal doctor - Dr Kanuga) at her home in Southfields, London. Dated 23rd July, 1958. The letter signed in black ink to its conclusion. Folded, some light crinkling notable to one edge. Measures 25cm x 20cm. Provenance - from the collection of Dr Balvantrai N. Kanuga, Gandhi's personal long-term physician and friend.
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