Political leader and activist revered as a nonviolent leader of Indian independence. He studied law in England, then spent several years in South Africa defending the rights of immigrants. He returned to India and became the leader of the Indian National Congress. He urged nonviolence and civil disobedience as a means to independence, with public acts of defiance that resulted in his incarceration several times. In 1947 he participated in the postwar negotiations that led to Indian independence. He was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic in 1948. He is sometimes compared with fellow humanitarians Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Theresa. LS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 6 x 9, December 21, 1938. Letter to a friend in India. In full, “I thank you for your long letter. It is very interesting but not convincing for the simple reason that my knowledge is to the contrary. My optimism is independent of existing state of things which are enough to make one despair. I must not publish your letter because it gives the testimony of a visitor who could not possibly see things in their true light. I have not the time to argue or should I convince you from facts that prejudice against colour is not on the wane.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very good condition, with nicely done repairs to complete fold separations, light show through from text on reverse and an ink blot next to signature. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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