[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

This one-page letter from M. R. Masani to C. Rajagopalachari, dated 28 May 1968, concerns Rajagopalachari’s grandson, Parthasarathy. Masani forwards a questionnaire from Larsen & Toubro, which wishes Parthasarathy to complete and return to John Bower, the company’s director, expressing hope that the opportunity may lead to something useful.

Masani also notes that he has returned to Bombay from Europe and is looking forward to meeting Rajagopalachari over the weekend. He explains that he has booked his return journey for Monday afternoon, after the Sunday evening meeting, but may be able to speak with Rajagopalachari on Monday morning.

Key points

• The letter is dated 28 May 1968 and is addressed to C. Rajagopalachari, whom Masani calls “Rajaji.”
• Masani forwards a questionnaire concerning Rajagopalachari’s grandson, Parthasarathy.
• Larsen & Toubro wants Parthasarathy to complete and return the questionnaire to John Bower, the company’s director.
• Masani expresses hope that the questionnaire and prospective opportunity will lead to something beneficial.
• Masani has just returned to Bombay from Europe and anticipates meeting Rajagopalachari over the weekend.
• He plans to leave on the Monday afternoon train after the Sunday evening meeting but may meet Rajagopalachari on Monday morning.