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Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letter - a handwritten letter in Gujerati, written whilst Patel was imprisoned in Nasik Road Central Prison. The letter features another written to the reverse, not by Patel. They read: Central Prison Nasik Road Date: 30.12.33 Dear brother Nanabhai, This rear part is for Raswala Ashabhai. It should not be maintaining for you in [illegible] but he might be saying this as he is sad. They expect for sweet words and if they get them they would be so happy. As you are in the hospital committee so please have a look if anyone from them come. Around 125 people have been arranged in the mills. It will remain in [illegible] and cities like Ahmedabad from 15 to 22. How there can be an arrangement of medicines in such situation, so they would become happy if they get help. Maniben might have told you about Dr. Natwarlal. Balubhai also might be there. I have heard that now some one other competitor Munsaf has been raised and is doing movement. They have promised [illegible] and it is a great grace of Maniben. And still the help of them is continued. Do not forget that we have to keep him. What do you anticipate for Jitu now, will he come back? How many time it will take? The elder brother and his family is with you, or not? Hope all are in Ahmedabad. Hope you both are well. I hope Haribhai and Lilavatiben are also fine. Salutations from Vallabhabhai. The rear letter reads: It is an additional obligation of mine to inform you sir that write a letter to doctor and doctor Kanuga sir if you feel right. So that if some of our people are ill they cannot give good medicine. Because now we have to talk to them without money, right? I have talked with Dr. Kanuga sir, but it would be considered great if you write him, isn’t it? So please do it if you feel right. Yours, Salutations from Ashabhai. I will send the book of complete account of Khadi in short time. A prison official's signature in red and blue pencil to the rear. Written in black ink to both sides of the paper. Folded. 17.5cm x 11.5cm. Upon the failure of the Round Table Conference in London, Gandhi and Patel were arrested in January 1932 when the struggle re-opened, and imprisoned in the Yeravda Central Jail. During this term of imprisonment, Patel and Gandhi grew close to each other, and the two developed a close bond of affection, trust, and frankness. Their mutual relationship could be described as that of an elder brother (Gandhi) and his younger brother (Patel). Despite having arguments with Gandhi, Patel respected his instincts and leadership. In prison, the two discussed national and social issues, read Hindu epics, and cracked jokes. Gandhi taught Patel Sanskrit. Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, kept detailed records of conversations between Gandhi and Patel. When Gandhi embarked on a fast-unto-death protesting the separate electorates allocated for untouchables, Patel looked after Gandhi closely and himself refrained from partaking of food. Patel was later moved to a jail in Nasik, and refused a British offer for a brief release to attend the cremation of his brother Vithalbhai, who had died in October 1933. He was finally released in July 1934 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 disobedien