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Letter No. 124, to Anand T Hingorani, Sevagram, Wardha, 14 February 1941.
Envelope and paper; Hindi and English; handwritten in black ink; Sevagram letterhead stamp; autograph letter signed "Bapu". Retained within its original archival storage envelope, annotated by Anand T. Hingorani with contemporaneous cataloguing information, including the recipient, language, format, page count, signature, writing medium, date, serial number, and related archival references.

A letter concerning Anand Hingorani's editorial work and the publication of Gandhi's writings. Gandhi comments on Anand's worsening hearing and suggests treatment in Bombay before providing a statement for publication praising Anand's arrangement of his writings and the care devoted to their production. He also enquires after Vidya Hingorani, Mahadev Hingorani, Jairamdas Doulatram and Anand's relationship with his father.

Published in Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. 80, Letter No. 124, p. 71.

The Reader Cannot But Appreciate the Labour: Gandhi on Anand's Editorial Work

This letter records Gandhi's endorsement of Anand Hingorani's efforts to collect, organise and publish his writings, offering an important insight into Anand's role in disseminating Gandhian literature.

By the early 1940s, Anand had undertaken the publication of collections of Gandhi's writings, making them more readily accessible to a wider readership. Gandhi's letter acknowledges these efforts and praises the care with which they were executed.

At the heart of the document is a passage intended specifically for publication. Gandhi writes:

"I like the idea of collecting my writings under suitable heads as has been done by Anand Hingorani. The reader cannot but appreciate the labour he has given to securing attractive printing and binding."

Gandhi praises both the organisation of the material and the quality of its production, acknowledging the care Anand devoted to presenting his writings. The passage offers a contemporary assessment of Anand's editorial work from Gandhi.

The remainder of the letter reveals the personal context that underpinned the relationship. Gandhi expresses concern regarding Anand's worsening ear condition, proposes possible treatment in Bombay, and enquires after Vidya, their son Mahadev, Jairamdas Doulatram and other members of their circle.

The letter also acquires significance in light of Anand's later editorial work, including publications such as A Thought for the Day. Gandhi's endorsement provides contemporary evidence of the confidence he placed in Anand's ability to collect and present his writings for a wider readership.

This lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as a reference for the condition of each lot.

Letter No. 124, to Anand T Hingorani, Sevagram, Wardha, 14 February 1941.
Envelope and paper; Hindi and English; handwritten in black ink; Sevagram letterhead stamp; autograph letter signed "Bapu". Retained within its original archival storage envelope, annotated by Anand T. Hingorani with contemporaneous cataloguing information, including the recipient, language, format, page count, signature, writing medium, date, serial number, and related archival references.

A letter concerning Anand Hingorani's editorial work and the publication of Gandhi's writings. Gandhi comments on Anand's worsening hearing and suggests treatment in Bombay before providing a statement for publication praising Anand's arrangement of his writings and the care devoted to their production. He also enquires after Vidya Hingorani, Mahadev Hingorani, Jairamdas Doulatram and Anand's relationship with his father.

Published in Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. 80, Letter No. 124, p. 71.

The Reader Cannot But Appreciate the Labour: Gandhi on Anand's Editorial Work

This letter records Gandhi's endorsement of Anand Hingorani's efforts to collect, organise and publish his writings, offering an important insight into Anand's role in disseminating Gandhian literature.

By the early 1940s, Anand had undertaken the publication of collections of Gandhi's writings, making them more readily accessible to a wider readership. Gandhi's letter acknowledges these efforts and praises the care with which they were executed.

At the heart of the document is a passage intended specifically for publication. Gandhi writes:

"I like the idea of collecting my writings under suitable heads as has been done by Anand Hingorani. The reader cannot but appreciate the labour he has given to securing attractive printing and binding."

Gandhi praises both the organisation of the material and the quality of its production, acknowledging the care Anand devoted to presenting his writings. The passage offers a contemporary assessment of Anand's editorial work from Gandhi.

The remainder of the letter reveals the personal context that underpinned the relationship. Gandhi expresses concern regarding Anand's worsening ear condition, proposes possible treatment in Bombay, and enquires after Vidya, their son Mahadev, Jairamdas Doulatram and other members of their circle.

The letter also acquires significance in light of Anand's later editorial work, including publications such as A Thought for the Day. Gandhi's endorsement provides contemporary evidence of the confidence he placed in Anand's ability to collect and present his writings for a wider readership.

This lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as a reference for the condition of each lot.