[Letter to Miss Rati Cooper]

Summary

This five-page archival item brings together a handwritten letter, a typed copy dated 4 March 1971, and a further handwritten note dated 26th. Minoo Masani writes to Miss Rati Cooper in a warm, informal tone, thanking her for a gift and explaining that he had hoped to meet her before leaving for Bombay. He describes plans to be in Rajkot from 9 to 11 March, including a lecture at the Kathiawar Guest House and attempts to call on Cooper and Rogerson.

The handwritten pages focus on personal arrangements and hospitality. Masani invites Rati to meet him in Bombay, offers to arrange a dinner, and says that she may bring friends. The final note refers to “Mr. Torley,” asks whether he would like to join them, and proposes dinner at a place of his choosing. The document is primarily personal correspondence rather than a statement of political or economic argument.

Key points

• Masani thanks Rati Cooper for a gift sent on 26 February.
• He explains that he had hoped to meet her before leaving for Bombay on 2 March.
• He plans to be in Rajkot from 9 to 11 March and mentions a lecture at the Kathiawar Guest House.
• He intends to call on Rati Cooper and Rogerson during the Rajkot visit.
• The handwritten pages invite Rati to meet Masani in Bombay and offer to arrange dinner.
• Masani tells Rati she may bring friends and suggests including Mr. Torley.