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Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a handwritten letter in Gujerati, from Patel whilst imprisoned at Nasik Road Central Prison: Central Jail Nasik Road Date: 25.05.34 Dear Sister, I received the letter of you dated 22. I came to know that Chandubhai is working hard and you all are supporting him. I receive news from Chandubhai. Work of Ahmedabad is going on Ahmedabad’s pace. It is not a new experience for you, isn’t it? You are hoping of my arrival. But I don’t see any signs of it. How can I even think of it till the sister is in? I should be after everyone, right? I cannot get out until any other is inside. Also, what a valor we have shown, so what could be expect? Well, everything is going on as per God’s wish. Parshottam, who came from Africa, hasn’t meet you? He must have visited Ahmedabad. Dada (grandpa) will arrive in Ahmedabad in two-three days. He has stayed outside for many days but has returned after improving health. So it can be considered very well. Hope Shri Sarladevi has returned to Ahmedabad. Her health is not seem to be improved. In which works Mrudula has been engaged. I received a letter from Maniben. She has sent a message to Mrudula that she has received all the books sent by her. Especially she has not received a book named ‘Mother India’. She has said that it is not worth giving. Maniben is well and misses you all very much. Poor Muktaben’s grieves are not ending. One after one keeps coming. Her courage and tolerance is endless. I wish God help her. Sincerely, Vallabhbhai Stamped to top 'Superintendent - Nasik Road Central Prison' with an official's signature in blue pencil. Written in black ink to both sides of paper. Some folds. 11.5cm x 17.5cm 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.