[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This one-page English express telegram, dated 26 March 1970, informs M. R. Masani that the sender will arrive in Madras from Bombay the following Friday by flight IC 1771 at 12:40 p.m. The stated purpose is to see “Rajaji,” with a return journey to Bombay scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The sender asks the recipient to ascertain Rajaji’s convenience and says they will come to meet him on arrival. The sender is not identified by name on the page; “MRM/prb” appears to be a copy or typing notation.

Key points

• The document is headed “EXPRESS” and is formatted as a clipped, typed telegram or confirmation copy.
• It is dated 26th March, 1970.
• The sender announces arrival in Madras from Bombay by IC 1771 at 12:40 hours the following Friday.
• The purpose of the visit is to see Rajaji.
• The sender plans to return to Bombay at 17:30 hours.
• The recipient is asked to ascertain Rajaji’s convenience.