Mahatma Gandhi's letter fetches over seven times the estimate
@suryaprasad123 (2)
December 14, 2012 10:39am CST
London: A letter written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1922 from Sabarmati jail to Rabindranath Tagore's eldest brother Dwijendranath on Wednesday fetched 49,250 pounds, over seven times its pre-sale estimate, at a Sotheby's auction in London.
After being lodged in the jail in Ahmedabad, Mahatma Gandhi wrote the autographed letter to Dwijendranath rejoicing that his incarceration has come at a time when he felt fully prepared and expressing joy that "India's wonderful calm at this moment is significant of her strength". He asked Dwijendranath to send messages of support to Young India journal in the two-page letter, written in pencil.
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@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
15 Dec 12
It is quite a happy event. We could feel ourselves proud how even in these days, the Mahatma is revered with utmost concern and honor.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
14 Dec 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well this is really surprising to know that Gandhiji's letter was sold at such a higher price and i think it clearly reflects the reverence and respect people have for this legendary and great personality.
I think people are still dying to know the history that has changed many lives and the letter was indeed a historical moment and i hope the letter has gone into right hands so that it can be preserved properly.
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