Letter: The thoughts of an Englishman concerning INDEPENDENCE DAY IN INDIA 15 August 1947. Celebrations in New Delhi.
One of five typescript letters from Maj Gen Herbert Lawrence Hill, 17 Aug 1947.
Maj Gen Hill discusses the problems of having had a system where a vast trading organisation ran a country. He believes that since British rule they have been preparing India for independence, but it has not been without its problems and mistakes. He also describes some of the Independence celebrations and state affairs.
Associated with 19th Hyderabad (Kumaon Regimenr) and India (1945-1948).