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Gandhi, Mohandas K., Mahatma (1869-1948) Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Poona, India, Yeravada Central Prison. Addressed to Dorothy Emma Newman, October 20, 1932

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: October 20, 1932

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Condition

Very good. Folds slight weak and soiled on back, one small separation. Tape on top and bottom. Stamp with initials of Prison Superintendent

1.75 pages, 7"x4" (8vo),

Transcription

[Stamp in black ink: Superintendent, Yeravada Central Prison, (Poona),]

My dear Dorothy,

I prize your love letter. Muriel was right when she told you ‘pray’ in reply to my question. Real praying from the hermit brings the real work behind it. For in the end word itself becomes prayer. I like your simple affirmation ‘I am clean now’ God will keep you clean. Do not look back to the past. You have had your lesson from it. Look forward to the future

[envelope]

Miss Dorothy Emma Newman 20 Evandale Rd. Stockwell s.w 9 London

Repository Details

Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Kelvin Smith Library
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