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Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a handwritten letter in Gujerati; Vardha Date: 18.04.36 Dear Nanabhai, Finally we ended coming here yesterday. This time I caught into a heavy illness in Delhi. A thief was trapped into both the lungs. It was trapped [Illegible]. Still the effect of illness is not going. Stomach is still ill. Intestines are not working. It is to stay till the end of this month. Then after staying for some days in Gujarat, I want to go on a hill. When and where is not decided. Where is dear Jitu? When his study is going to finish? Hope you both are well. Write me about your update. Hope Nanduben is fully recovered now. Sincerely, Vallabhbhai’s salutation. Written in black ink to a single side. Some folds, tear to the top along the fold, some light wear. 22cm x 14cm. Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), endeared as Sardar, was an Indian statesman. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a barrister and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence, guiding its integration into a united, independent nation. He was one of the conservative members of the Indian National Congress. In India and elsewhere, he was often called Sardar, meaning "chief" in Hindi, Urdu, and Persian. He acted as the Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. One of Mahatma Gandhi's earliest political lieutenants, he organised peasants from Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against the British Raj, becoming one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. He was appointed as the 49th President of Indian National Congress, organising the party for elections in 1934 and 1937 while promoting the Quit India Movement.