Document: Birth of the Gandhi Centenary Stamp July 12, 1969
On July 12, 1969, Mountbatten wrote to Stonehouse thanking him, on behalf of his Committee, for his decision to allow a Gandhi centenary stamp.
Document #7
July 12th, 1969
Dear Postmaster General,
Now that the Gandhi Centenary Stamp has been issued by the Post Office I feel I must write to you in my capacity as Chairman of the U.K. National Committee for the Gandhi Celebrations to express the deep and sincere appreciation of our Committee to you.
I realize what a brave decision it was to break with precedent and agree to do this and we are all deeply grateful.