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Lot #212
Jawaharlal Nehru Typed Letter Signed

Estimate: $400+

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Political leader (1889-1964) who served as the first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until his death. TLS signed “Jawaharlal,” one page, 8 x 10, Prime Minister, India letterhead, April 10, 1950. Letter to the Hon. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in full: "You wrote to me on the 25th March about utilising Dr. Bhatnagar for industrial work. Please forgive me for the delay in answering that letter. This delay was due to the fact that I wanted to consult Bhatnagar himself and he was away at the time. I shall write to you more on this subject a little later. I think it is possible for us to use him in some form or other in the way you mention. But I would not like him to leave his present work as Director of the Department of Scientific Research. That work is of high importance and it has progressed remarkably well. It would be a great pity for it to suffer at this stage. Also there is the Atomic Energy Commission of which he is a member.

It may be possible, however, to entrust some specific industrial work to him, while he is doing other work also. I shall consider this matter a little more and then write to you. I might mention that he has been working very hard and his health is not too good." In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges, and small binding holes along the left edge.

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