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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

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 She informs Moody that his ‚Three Heads‘ is missing from mantelpiece in the Prime Minister’s house and has been replaced by Indira Gandhi with a Japanese stone eagle and four Eskimo carvings.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

In this letter Marie Seton relays to Moody her impression that Nehru is fading away. She writes about accompanying Indira to the inauguration of a village welfare project and describes the discussions on Nehru’s health which took place on the way back from the village. She tells Moody about Indira selecting brocades for people in Nigeria and Ghana and for Madame de Gaulle. Seton then describes a discussion with Indira Gandhi about Nehru’s health and Indira’s anaemia. She mentions to Moody that Indira has had problems contacting him in London. She describes her sense that Nehru’s health is declining and …
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene 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

In this letter Marie Seton informs Moody that his ‚Three Heads‘ is on the mantelpiece in the drawing room in the Prime Minister’s house. She tells Moody that Indira Gandhi will not be visiting London with her papa (Nehru) in June but that when she does she would very much like to have her portrait done by Moody. Seton provides a description of the Prime Minister’s house and life there, with specific reference to the Satish Gujral paintings in the house. She also talks about Krishna Menon, his insecurities, and paranoia. She tells Moody of her decision to delay her …
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

In this letter Marie Seton gives her impressions of the governmental set-up and amount of red tape in India. She describes her reaction to Nehru and makes some generalisations about India. Seton tells Moody about her changed views on Indian art, her reflections on the Taj Mahal and Sanchi, and her constant exposure to the decorative aspects of applied arts.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter was written over the course of two days. The beginning is missing and the letter starts on page 3. It also jumps from page 4 to page 7 halfway through. 28 May 1964 In this letter Marie Seton gives an account of Nehru’s body being carried down and tells Moody of her disgust at press photographers, particularly a woman trying to take candid shots of Indira’s grief. She tells Moody of the widespread shock at Nehru’s death apart from Indira, Mr Metha and Marie who were expecting it. Seton refers to the lack of preparation for the death …
Seton Incomplete letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

Originally enclosing TGA 956/1/2/56/34. This letter relates to Indira Gandhi’s visit to London and instructions on what to do with the money she has sent over for Rajiv. Seton also refers to Menon’s illness, her intervention with Nehru, and Menon’s pending operation.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter relates mainly to Indian politics. Marie Seton writes about Congress Party factions and in-fighting, regional divisions and linguistic battles leading to discrimination in India, industrial progress, and colour prejudice in India. She also discusses the general detestation of Krishna Menon – his tactlessness, his neuroses, including a possible persecution complex. She tells Moody about Indira (Gandhi’s) unhappiness at Menon’s disruption of the Nehru household and expresses concerns about what will happen after Nehru’s death.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi