TLS, 1933 January 6 : Yeravda Central Prison, Poona, [India], to unknown recipient.

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TLS, 1933 January 6 : Yeravda Central Prison, Poona, [India], to unknown recipient.

Gandhi writes: "Of what you say of the love of Americans for India I get a weekly proof in the shape of hearty letters from them. I know that they are not all superficial." He also refers to a quote by American Socialist Eugene Debs.

1 p. ; 17 x 20.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6933119

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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