GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader during the Indian independence movement. A brief A.L.S., M K Gandhi, one page, oblong 8vo, Segaon, 15th February 1940, to Mrs. McMillan Seely ('Dear Sister'). Gandhi writes, in full, 'I thank you for your letter and the sentiments expressed therein'. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Gandhi's secretary to Seely in Seattle, Washington. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG The recipient of Gandhi's letter is likely to have been Harriet McMillan Seely, the granddaughter of Samuel J. R. McMillan (1826-1897) American lawyer, judge and politician who served as United States Senator from Minnesota 1875-87. Harriet, like her mother, Jessie McMillan Seely, before her, was an avid collector of autographs.