Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a handwritten letter in Gujerati on Sevagram headed stationery. Presumed to be written by Patel (signature illegible), to his daughter Maniben, mentioning Gandhi (Bapu) being ill; Dear Mani, I am sending that assuming that you will receive it. I hope the sisters are all set. It is my insistence that Bapu’s health improves as soon as possible and no one goes sick. I hope not to stop the speech. You take care of your health. Blessings of Bapu. [Illegible] To, Maniben patel Nr. Dr. Kanuga Ahmedabad. [Illegible] Written in black ink to both sides of the postcard. Centrally folded. Postmarked 23rd November 1940. Measures approx; 14.5cm x 9.5cm. 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.
Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a handwritten letter in Gujerati on Sevagram headed stationery. Presumed to be written by Patel (signature illegible), to his daughter Maniben, mentioning Gandhi (Bapu) being ill; Dear Mani, I am sending that assuming that you will receive it. I hope the sisters are all set. It is my insistence that Bapu’s health improves as soon as possible and no one goes sick. I hope not to stop the speech. You take care of your health. Blessings of Bapu. [Illegible] To, Maniben patel Nr. Dr. Kanuga Ahmedabad. [Illegible] Written in black ink to both sides of the postcard. Centrally folded. Postmarked 23rd November 1940. Measures approx; 14.5cm x 9.5cm. 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.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
