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Sent to the address, ‚152 King’s Road, Chelsea, London‘ from the Viceregal Lodge, Delhi
Sent to the address, ‚152 King’s Road, Chelsea, London‘ from the Viceregal Lodge, Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about fabric for a divan and her work on finishing her book. She then describes the pressures surrounding Indira Gandhi and the effect on her. She goes on to talk of the repeated negative comments about Menon in the American press and the impact of this on him, which Seton believes is similar to what both Sergei [Eisenstein] and Paul [Robeson] faced. Seton discusses what her own position with regard to this and the difficulty of helping Menon. She also describes Indira’s attitude to the situation with Menon and Seton’s belief that the only …
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter mainly relates to Menon and the appalling situation facing him in Bombay which Seton describes as ‚bear baiting‘. She writes of the enmity surrounding him, including that of Indira Ghandi’s aunt, and Nehru’s own frustration with Menon. She describes Menon’s intellectual arrogance and his unsuitability for the post he was given (Minister of Defence). She tells Moody that Nehru is in a very difficult position regarding Menon and how to deal with him. There is also a reference to getting money from the bank for Indira.
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, Addressed from New Delhi

This letter is incomplete. The final page(s) are missing. This letter mainly relates to Nehru’s death. Marie Seton describes thousands of people pouring past his house and refers to her presentment of his death which made her stay in India. She informs Moody that his ‚Three Heads‘ have been on the ledge outside Nehru’s room so Nehru could go nowhere without seeing them. She shares her belief that Nehru died enlightened and gives an account of her visit to Nehru on 4 May and an account of her arrival at Nehru’s house and subsequent vigil with Indira Gandhi by his …
Seton Incomplete letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about Indira Gandhi’s trip to East Africa and her contact with Jomo Kenyatta through Seton’s links with Paul Robeson. Seton informs Moody that his ‚Three Heads‘ is still in the main room of the Prime Minister’s house after redecoration. She tells Moody about her relationship with the Nehru household and her efforts to keep everyone positive. She also describes Menon’s problems, suggesting he is near to mental collapse, and discusses Nehru’s problems with various factions. There is some discussion of her relationship with Menon. Seton provides an account of a meeting with a Russian …
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

Marie Seton opens this letter with a reference to the situation in Goa (Goa was annexed by India in 1961). She informs Moody that his ‚Three Heads‘ is missing from mantelpiece in the Prime Minister’s house and has been replaced by Indira Gandhi with a Japanese stone eagle and four Eskimo carvings. She comments on the Goa situation and the effect on Nehru and Indira Gandhi and also writes about poor Afro-Indian relations. Seton concludes the letter by asking Ronald to find out about Essie and Paul Robeson’s health.
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter regards Indira Gandhi’s attempts to contact James Cameron and asking Moody to arrange a meeting between them. Marie Seton writes of a rapprochement between Nehru’s sister and herself and mentions this sister’s loyalty to Paul and Essie (Paul Robeson and his wife Essie). Seton describes family in-fighting and her fears that this sister is putting pressure on Nehru regarding Menon whom she hates. Seton writes about Menon’s relationship with Nehru and Dr Allchin’s advice that Menon have psychiatric treatment. She tells Ronald that she has had a word with the detective guarding Nehru to keep an eye on …
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter mainly relates to the state of India and the violence in Calcutta which has resulted in a delay to Marie’s planned visit there to get material for her Satyajit Ray book. She also talks about her sense that Menon is on edge about the situation but philosophical on the whole.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter relates to the Indo-Chinese war and Chinese motives and objectives and Menon’s psychological state and loss of his job.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

Marie Seton starts this letter with a description of the room where she is staying. She moves on to discuss the economic crisis in India, the impact of American influence and efforts to isolate India, the social exclusion of colonial minded Westerners, and problems caused by the economic crisis including long working hours for all. Finally she writes about Menon, his condition, his loneliness and the inner conflict instigated by his having been given a job for which he was not suited. She tells Moody of her and Indira Gandhi’s efforts to help Menon.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi