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Auction archive: Lot number 23

VALLABHBHAI PATEL – (1875-1950) – HANDWRITTEN LETTERS

Estimate
£400 - £600
ca. US$500 - US$751
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 23

VALLABHBHAI PATEL – (1875-1950) – HANDWRITTEN LETTERS

Estimate
£400 - £600
ca. US$500 - US$751
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - two handwritten letters on the same sheet, written in Gujerati, featuring a Nasik Road Central Prison official stamp to top. The first letter references Gandhi and a visit he has made to the recipient: Central Prison Nasik Road Date: 24.9.33 Dear sister Nanduben, I have got your letter. I came to know about the thieves entered in the house. The good thing is that there is nothing in the house that thieves can steal. So there is nothing that can make us tensed if they steal something from that. Also as Sumiya is not there, so there is no need to keep the jewellery and cash, and that is why we can sleep worry-free. Maniben reached Mumbai and met Bapu. But she has been called to meet [illegible], she wrote that. She is coming here to see me on Tuesday. It is good that you are outside currently. Improve your health. Maniben will come to you after meeting me. (Bhai) Brother has come here, do not worry about him. What to worry. Please inform Haribhai and Lilavatiben about them. I got the news from the newspaper that Bapu came to your place. You again got the benefit of his Darshan (sight). For sometimes they will be at Vardha, then don’t know what happens. The air (atmosphere) here is very good, so our health will be good. The nose pain is getting reduced here. And if the God wish, it will go away. Please keep writing letters. Vallabhbhai Whilst the second letter referencing a protest: Dear brother, Balwant Rai Balubhai has given the news of [illegible]. We receive the letters of Dada (grandfather). It seems that the problem of election is fixed. Chandubhai is well. He will now enjoy as we are together and now his health will improve. My health is well. It seems my health is improved due to the weather here. I believe that more protest will be there. Maniben is coming here on Tuesday. It seems Jitu wants to meet me and Sumiya (Sumitra). So I believe he will come here in a few days. Hope all the dear ones are happy. Give my regards to everyone. Sincerely, Vallabhbhai’s salutation. Stamped to top 'Superintendent - Nasik Central Prison' with an official's signature in pencil. Written in black ink to both sides of the folded paper. 18cm x 11.5cm, 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 th

Auction archive: Lot number 23
Auction:
Datum:
21 May 2022
Auction house:
East Bristol Auctions
Hanham Business Park 1
Memorial Road
Bristol, BS15 3JE
United Kingdom
info@eastbristol.co.uk
+44 (0)117 967 1000
Beschreibung:

Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - two handwritten letters on the same sheet, written in Gujerati, featuring a Nasik Road Central Prison official stamp to top. The first letter references Gandhi and a visit he has made to the recipient: Central Prison Nasik Road Date: 24.9.33 Dear sister Nanduben, I have got your letter. I came to know about the thieves entered in the house. The good thing is that there is nothing in the house that thieves can steal. So there is nothing that can make us tensed if they steal something from that. Also as Sumiya is not there, so there is no need to keep the jewellery and cash, and that is why we can sleep worry-free. Maniben reached Mumbai and met Bapu. But she has been called to meet [illegible], she wrote that. She is coming here to see me on Tuesday. It is good that you are outside currently. Improve your health. Maniben will come to you after meeting me. (Bhai) Brother has come here, do not worry about him. What to worry. Please inform Haribhai and Lilavatiben about them. I got the news from the newspaper that Bapu came to your place. You again got the benefit of his Darshan (sight). For sometimes they will be at Vardha, then don’t know what happens. The air (atmosphere) here is very good, so our health will be good. The nose pain is getting reduced here. And if the God wish, it will go away. Please keep writing letters. Vallabhbhai Whilst the second letter referencing a protest: Dear brother, Balwant Rai Balubhai has given the news of [illegible]. We receive the letters of Dada (grandfather). It seems that the problem of election is fixed. Chandubhai is well. He will now enjoy as we are together and now his health will improve. My health is well. It seems my health is improved due to the weather here. I believe that more protest will be there. Maniben is coming here on Tuesday. It seems Jitu wants to meet me and Sumiya (Sumitra). So I believe he will come here in a few days. Hope all the dear ones are happy. Give my regards to everyone. Sincerely, Vallabhbhai’s salutation. Stamped to top 'Superintendent - Nasik Central Prison' with an official's signature in pencil. Written in black ink to both sides of the folded paper. 18cm x 11.5cm, 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 th

Auction archive: Lot number 23
Auction:
Datum:
21 May 2022
Auction house:
East Bristol Auctions
Hanham Business Park 1
Memorial Road
Bristol, BS15 3JE
United Kingdom
info@eastbristol.co.uk
+44 (0)117 967 1000
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