[Letter from Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this letter dated January 5, 1970, M. R. Masani thanks Raj Ballabh Mishra for his letter, congratulations, sympathy, and good wishes. Masani explains that he cannot attend events on January 12 and 20 connected with the Conference of the Orissa Engineering Congress because he will be abroad from January 8 until January 23.

Masani asks Mishra to excuse his absence and to explain to the relevant associations why he is unable to accept the invitation. The typed letter closes with New Year wishes for 1970 and Masani’s handwritten signature.

Key points

• The letter is dated January 5, 1970, and is signed by M. R. Masani.
• Masani thanks Raj Ballabh Mishra for his letter and expressions of congratulations, sympathy, and good wishes.
• Masani declines an invitation connected with events on January 12 and 20.
• He will be abroad from January 8 and will not return to India until January 23.
• Masani asks Mishra to explain his absence to the associations concerned.