[Nepal] Autograph Letter Signed "Shingha" to George Bilainkin, diplomatic correspondent and traveller, referring to a typed extract from "The Times of India" (present) about Nepal not being invited to "the San Francisco Conference".

Two pages, 8vo, good condition. Attached by Singha, typed extract from "The Times of India, 9 May 1945. | Nepal's Claim to send Delegates" to the San Francisco Conference. An editorial in the periodical "The Queen" questioned why Nepal hadn't been invited, suggesting its population and sacrifices of "the bravest soldiers in the world" in the Allied cause would justify an invitation. Gurkhas "have eight Victoria Crosses in the Allied cause". In his letter, Shingha says. that he received the cutting which he attaches (as above) to the letter. "You will no doubt remember my request, not to make any move in this connection. You will agree with me that if such questions are asked, there may be a possibility of misunderstanding between the two Governments. If the question is to be raised at all, it should be direct and through the proper channel. I was afraid that your actions may not be liked by the authorities, but you said you werre all right. Of course you know better than I do. | I trust you will understand and excuse me for writing what I fee."