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Ghandi, Mahatma (1869-1948) to Dr. Susai

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.108 Author/Creator: Ghandi, Mahatma (1869-1948) Place Written: Segaon, India Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1941 Pagination: 2 p. + stamps 17.4 x 10 cm Order a Copy

Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)

Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948

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