Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. TLS, one page of a self-contained air mail envelope, 8 x 11, June 26, 1979. Brief letter to a gentleman. In full, “I have received your letter of June 15th asking permission to publish my letter of May 27th in the Los Angeles Times. I have no objection.” In very good condition, with edge chipping, show-through from toning on reverse, some partial separations along mailing folds, and a few creases. R&R COA.
