INDIRA GANDHI (1917-1984), India's first and only woman Prime Minister (1966-77, 1980-84), assassinated in 1984. TLS on Prime Minister letterhead with the Lion Capital emblem, New Delhi, 22 January 1976 – seven months into the Emergency – to Miss Wilma Shepherd, Winnipeg, Manitoba: "I have your letter of the 10th January. There is so much criticism, sometimes thoughtless and sometimes deliberate that an occasional word of appreciation is welcome. With good wishes for the New Year, Yours sincerely, Indira Gandhi". With the original Prime Minister's envelope with red wax seal, "Personal Assistant to the Prime Minister" cachet, India Service stamps, postmarked 28-1-76. This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.
This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.