Letter from Sir William Steward, M.P., to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Apologizing for an unexpected visit and wishing her success in her welfare work

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | William Steward | House of Commons

Date of publication: 1957

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29433

Keyword: Sir William Steward -- Fatima Jinnah -- Unexpected Visit -- Apology -- Correspondence | Sir William Steward -- Fatima Jinnah -- Welfare Work -- Good Wishes -- Correspondence | Sir William Steward -- Fatima Jinnah -- Social Welfare -- Correspondence | Pakistan -- Social Welfare -- Women's Activities -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- Sir William Steward

Abstract: Sir William Steward, M.P., writes to Miss Fatima Jinnah on January 22, 1957, from the House of Commons, London, upon returning to England. He expresses his regret for calling upon her residence in the company of two friends without her knowing he was coming along, and tenders his sincere apologies, noting he felt she was a wee bit annoyed, and rightly so. He wishes her every success in her wonderful work for the good of those in need in Karachi, remarking that it brings greater rewards than politics, and hopes she continues to enjoy the best of health and is spared many years to continue her work.

Description: This document is a typed letter on "House of Commons, London, S.W.1" letterhead, dated 22nd January 1957, with the reference WAS/JDG, from Sir William Steward, M.P., addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah, Karachi. Steward apologizes for calling upon her residence with two friends without prior notice and tenders his sincere apologies for any annoyance caused. He wishes her success in her charitable work for those in need in Karachi, noting it brings greater rewards than politics, and hopes she enjoys continued good health to carry on her work. The letter is signed "William Steward." SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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