[Letter to Mr C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

This one-page English letter, dated 27 May 1964, is addressed to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”) at his Madras address. The writer reports that, after returning from Madras, Minoo Masani had agreed to speak at the Rotary Club of Bombay on 30 June on “India and Her Neighbours.” The writer regards the subject as especially relevant to contemporary political developments and expresses confidence that Rajagopalachari’s analysis would place the issue in its proper perspective. The sender’s handwritten signature is not legible enough to establish authorship.

Key points

• The letter is dated 27 May 1964 and addressed to C. Rajagopalachari in Madras.
• Minoo Masani is reported to have agreed to speak at the Rotary Club of Bombay.
• The scheduled talk was to take place on Tuesday, 30 June, on “India and Her Neighbours.”
• The writer connects the subject to contemporary political movements.
• The letter praises Rajagopalachari’s ability to analyse the issue from a properly informed perspective.
• A handwritten circulation note copies M. R. Masani, but does not establish the letter’s authorship.