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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.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter relates to several different topics. Marie Seton starts the letter with a reference to fabric patterns (sent separately) for selection by Ronald and Helene. She goes on to write about Menon’s jealously of her relationship with Nehru and Indira Gandhi, assumptions that Indira will succeed her father, Indira’s stress, and her [Indira’s] forthcoming tour of Africa. Seton refers to the welcome back she received from the Nehru family and their efforts to find her a room for the duration of her stay. She tells Moody about a gift of French cheese for Nehru which she brought back from …
recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about Paul Robeson’s return to London from East Berlin, his decision to retire, and his return to New York. She also shares her thoughts on Robeson’s relationship with his wife, Essie. Seton goes on to discuss Nehru and the approach he has taken with his difficulties and the different psychological directions taken by Nehru, Paul (Robeson) and Menon.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene 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.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about the problems with Menon and her warning to Nehru of a coming crisis. She asks Moody to help Indira Gandhi to get money to England to help Rajiv (Indira’s son), who is a student there, and suggests that Peggy Ashcroft could put Indira up during her visit to London. Seton refers to the generosity of the Nehru household and the kindness shown to her. She contrasts her relaxed behaviour with members of the Nehru household with the behaviour expected of her at a £500 birthday party her mother threw for Stanley Baldwin.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, address 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.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton requests help with a plan to ship Menon back to Bombay, asking Ronald and Helene Moody to give Indira Gandhi an enclosed letter (not present). This letter would ask Indira to get in touch with James Cameron, so that he can tell Indira the story of a scheme to eliminate Menon which he related to Marie in 1959. She asks Moody to try and get Indira’s objective help in a potentially explosive situation.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter mainly relates to Marie Seton’s relationship with Elsie Cohen which had been damaged by dealings over the Academy Cinema, which Elsie managed. Seton refers to Hoellering’s alleged perfidy and Donald’s belief that there was a case vis-a-vis the Academy, but that Elsie had left it too late to speak out. The end of the letter consists of general comments on the situation with Elsie. Hoellering was the owner of the Academy Cinema whose actions caused Helene, Elsie Cohen and Marie to loose money they invested.
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene 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 …
Helene Moody 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 …
Helene Moody Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi