December 6, 1997

Dear Minu and Jayanta

I think we were last in touch when I wrote to you in the 1970s but I remember you often. My parents give me the news whenever they have interactions with you or others in India.

Recently I have been missing many things I remember about my life in India .I'm not sure why. I recently turned 50. Hard to believe. I went for a walk a few weeks ago and, in an isolated place, I felt "I am a stranger here."

I wrote to Kajal last month on the occasion of Dilip's death. I asked her to give my regards to you.

My life is not bad. My parents may have told you that I work at a Mental Health hospital. I have enjoyed the work. It can be difficult and I am thinking of making a change. May go back to engineering or something like that. I have been learning some modern aspects of computers.

Every year for the last 10 years I have spent a month in the mountains near here. It is something that I like to do. Fortunately, my health is good so far. I live in a farming area near the ocean. I also enjoy writing and philosophy is one of the areas of interest.

I have a friend who is visiting India. Her name is Jaysi Chander. She may visit Calcutta. I have given her your address and telephone number and have told her that she should visit you if she is in Calcutta.

I think I will keep this letter short. It would lovely to see you and I hope that that may be possible some time. Please do write to me. I hope to here from you. Please convey my love to Kajal. Minu, please convey my respect to your father.

I end with much love to you,

Ani

Anil Mitra

945 Mad River Road

Arcata, California 95521

U.S.A.