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CE Hay's avatar

Thank you for sharing this family treasure with us. It is a remarkable account and beautifully written…and fun to read being hand typed on onion skin paper! Your adorable comment about the nail was a perfect lead.

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Frank Havnoonian's avatar

When it comes to world history your family is in the thick of it.

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Lynn Butler's avatar

What a gift that you share such personal insights and letters, thank you.

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Julie McLisky's avatar

Wow... very touching story. And lovely photo as well as photos of the letters.

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liz carey's avatar

I love this but also “twit” is not used enough in parenting.

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Pamela Weiss's avatar

Beautifully written. And to have known such a great man !

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Angela Hicks's avatar

As soon as I saw his name I became calm and to have read your Mum was in his presence ♥️

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Suzie Binch's avatar

I could listen to you India all day! Your remarkable Mother writing about her experiences and it is extraordinary history ! Thank you once again for sharing. ❤️

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Therese Obringer's avatar

What a treasure of memories

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Liz Phillips's avatar

Thank you for sharing your mother's writings. I was a great admirer of Gandhi and this letter gave such an insight int this great man.

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Luisa Miguens's avatar

No wonder your mother called you India.....( Her choice must have been triggered then..... )

thank you for sharing

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Gloria Ratcliffe Szawlowski's avatar

Lady Pamela was remarkable at the tender age of seventeen ✨✨✨

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PAULA ADAMS's avatar

I'm sure you know that your grandfather Mountbatten arranged that relationship which led to that wedding.

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Julie's avatar

Beautiful story, and beautifully written. Personal and poignant, your mum’s living history connects us all through time. Thank you.

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Jo Thompson's avatar

This is absolutely magical - thanks so much for sharing such an absolute gem 💕

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Candace Culp's avatar

Thank you for sharing the astonishing history your mother has been witness to. Her writing is so very good. And your side notes are really enjoyable.

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