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Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a letter, handwritten in Gujerati, on a black lined sheet, written whilst Patel was imprisoned in Nasik Road Central Prison: Central Prison Nasik Road Date: 2-12-33 Dear sister Nanduben, Maniben again settled at the place. She is currently right there but who knows when she will be released. I think in a few days she will be put in Belgam. So I wrote to Mrudula yesterday to get some money deposited in the name of Maniben. So that she can order something if she needs. And wherever they bring, the accounts can be managed so it will not create any problem. I thought to write to you but now you have become disabled by one eye. So it is now not good to make you run here and there. Today, I received a letter of Maniben, in which she writes to let Nanduben know to deliver her some soaps. So wither you deliver them or ask Mrudula to do that. She will like it so send her. Maniben informed that Jitu went to Mumbai. But in Mumbai he wrote in hostel but has not got any reply. I have written to Sumitra but waiting for her reply. I hope now Jitu is all well. This time has he changed the stay in hostel or not that I don’t know. Hope your health is well. We both are happy. Hope Shri Lilavatibahen is well. Chandubhai is happy and misses you every day. From, Vallabhbhai. Hope shri Jayaben has now returned to Ahmedabad. At the time of returning they went to Chandubhai’s place. Stamped to top 'Superintendent - Nasik Road Central Prison' with an official's signature. Written in black ink to both sides of paper. Folded. 17cm x 11cm, approx. Upon the failure of the Round Table Conference in London, Gandhi and Patel were arrested in January 1932 when the struggle re-opened, and imprisoned in the Yeravda Central Jail. During this term of imprisonment, Patel and Gandhi grew close to each other, and the two developed a close bond of affection, trust, and frankness. Their mutual relationship could be described as that of an elder brother (Gandhi) and his younger brother (Patel). Despite having arguments with Gandhi, Patel respected his instincts and leadership. In prison, the two discussed national and social issues, read Hindu epics, and cracked jokes. Gandhi taught Patel Sanskrit. Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, kept detailed records of conversations between Gandhi and Patel. When Gandhi embarked on a fast-unto-death protesting the separate electorates allocated for untouchables, Patel looked after Gandhi closely and himself refrained from partaking of food. Patel was later moved to a jail in Nasik, and refused a British offer for a brief release to attend the cremation of his brother Vithalbhai, who had died in October 1933. He was finally released in July 1934 Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), endeared as Sardar, was an Indian statesman. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a barrister and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence, guiding its integration into a united, independent nation. He was one of the conservative members of the Indian National Congress. In India and elsewhere, he was often called Sardar, meaning "chief" in Hindi, Urdu, and Persian. He acted as the Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. One of Mahatma Gandhi's earliest political lieutenants, he organised peasants from Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against the British Raj, becoming one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. He was appointed as the 49th President of Indian National Congress, organising the party for elections in 1934 and 1937 while promoting the Quit India Movement.