Mahatma Gandhi Important Handwritten and Signed Letter.
The letter is written in Gujarati.
The letter reads:
”Dear Sister, Manibahen has sent the message that Sunita had given birth to a baby boy and both of them are well. We can realize your happiness from here too. Much blessings from Bapu.”
The mentioned Manibahen is related to Manibahen Patel, daughter of freedom fighter and post independence Indian leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. She adopted the teachings of Gandhi in 1918 and started working regularly at his ashram in Ahmedabad.
Written in blue ink to a single folded sheet of paper, complete with a handwritten envelope in Gandhi's hand.
Undated, likely 1920s.
Dimensions: 7.25 x 5.5 in.
Provenance From the collection of Dr Balvantrai N Kanuga, Gandhi’s personal lost term physician and friend.
Good condition.
Authentication: James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
