Letters from Jawaharlal Nehru to Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson

3 PERSONAL. Camp New York City, NY, `. EMBASSY OF INDIA November 6, 1949. WASHINOTON, D. c. by doon Louis I am leaving tomorrow for India after a wonderful and exciting tour of the United States. I had expected` much from this country but my expectations were exceeded. I am very grateful to you for all the trouble you took to make this visit of mine a success. Your personal aircraft that you placed at my disposal made travelling not only speedy but a luxury. My visit to Hot Springs and White Sulphur, where I met so many Americans distinguished in various fields of national activity, was, as I said then, one of the high lights of my tour and I am carrying away an unforgettable impression of it. I have received kindness everyWhere and I have been d'eeply moved by it. But more particularly your friendship is precious and all that you have done for me here has affected me greatly. I am convinced that my visit will yield rich results in closer bonds being established between the United States and India. The main purpose of my visit has thus been fulfilled and I return with regret at leaving the United States, but also with a certain feeling of satisfaction at having succeeded in my primary objective. As usual with you, you have been over-generous and have sent me two very valuable presents. I have received the gold lighter and the camera. Anything that you send is naturally very welcome for your sake. I confess, however, that I seldom use such articles and they do not easily fit in with my routine in life, but your friendly and kindly thought in sending these valuable gifts to me is something that has importance for me and that moves me. I hope you will remember my invitation to you to visit India. You will be very welcome there. very Success 20ms = SERVICE RECORDE The Hon'ble Louis Johnson, Secretary for Defence, Pentagon Building, Washington, DC.