Indra Sen's Correspondence with The Mother

24 June 1946

Washing our hands is a problem since the washing solution does not clean them properly. The hands of those in the composing section get very black and dirty. Perhaps we can try the Ashram soap; even chips would do.

I do not think the Ashram soap is just the right thing for that but you can try. I only wonder if they will be able to spare so much as they are using the chips for the laundry.

They used to have in Prosperity a soap which would have served the purpose. It is called in French "Savon noir" and is made of potash instead of soda. You might ask from H if he still has some.

24 June 1946