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Correspondence : 1901 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
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From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000003751 |
06.01.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13460 |
BUDREE |
1 |
You cannot come to Johannesburg unless you are prepared to go to jail, I therefore advise you to wait for 2 months. |
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000003752 |
08.01.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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1 |
He complained against the operation of . Rickshaw Regulations against Indians. The new regulation's legality was questioned in vain. |
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000003753 |
09.01.1901 |
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1 |
It assured him of Loyalty and rejoiced at the proposed incorporation of Boer States into British Empire, as in British Empire only they had justice etc. |
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000003756 |
10.01.1901 |
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1 |
Lady Freda Biddulph read out to the Queen a letter she got about the Indian Volunteers and the Queen " took possession of " the letter. |
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000003755 |
10.01.1901 |
12490 |
BOOTH, L. P. (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Their work has been brought to the notice of Her Majesty and the Commander-in-Chief-"has decided to include their names in the Medal Roles for South Africa gold Medal" |
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000003757 |
18.01.1901 |
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3 |
As neither has legally the power to deal with money matters, the practice of receiving deposits is illegal. No defalcation of these deposit can be sued against. |
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000003758 |
19.01.1901 |
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2 |
India saved Natal and the ostracism of Indians would seem a strange requital for so signal a service. Cape Englishmen should have an imperial view. General Olpherts extolled Indian Volunteers for a work more courageous than a soldier's. |
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000003759 |
21.01.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
3 |
The defalcator was not the principal Herewith whom the money was deposited; he was only an Agent just as a "Jeller" is not liable but the Bank is. |
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000003760 |
23.01.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL SECRETARY |
1 |
Natal British Indians joined H.M.'s other children in bewailing the Empire's loss "in the death of the greatest and most loved sovereign." |
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000003762 |
28.01.1901 |
12490 |
BOOTH, L. P. (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I enclose (official) Correspondence. The part I have lined about the queen might well be copied for each leader. It necessary, Europeans, who employed can be awarded medals; as there is scope for it in the letter. |
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000003754 |
29.01.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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1 |
The Governor sent an Indian Petition requesting cancellation of clause 11 of Rickshaw-Bye-Laws. Town Council (Durban ) decided to obtain . The town Solicitor's opinion. |
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000003761 |
31.01.1901 |
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1 |
A model resolution remarkable for its eloquent manner. who ever drafted it knows English. It is a unique sincere tribute to the Queen. |
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000003766 |
01.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12639 |
JAMALKHAN, Haji |
1 |
A great procession is to march to queen's statue to place floral wreath, please have something similar. Business most be stopped |
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000003763 |
01.02.1901 |
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The little band, led by Mr. Rustomjee went to their cemetery and offered special prayers for the repose of the soul of the Queen. |
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000003764 |
01.02.1901 |
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1 |
Colonial Secretary requests that the thanks of His Majesty, the king, and Royal family be conveyed to Natal Indian Congress for their sympathy in the irreparable loss. |
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000003765 |
01.02.1901 |
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1 |
Text of the resolution which is so happily worded that it has won the encomiums of (N.M.) Natal Mercury. |
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000003767 |
02.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
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"BLANK" |
1 |
we are trying to have to have a great Indian procession to garland Queens statue. please have something similar. Stop business altogether. |
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000003769 |
04.02.1901 |
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2 |
"The great Indian procession" was a unique feature of Saturday's proceedings It would be difficult to imagine a more orderly crowd " etc. |
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000003768 |
04.02.1901 |
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I assure the Princes and people of India of my sincere good will and affection and my heart felt wishes. your loyalty was evinced in the late war. I will endeavour to follow the great example to work for your well-being etc. |
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000003770 |
05.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12640 |
TYAB C\O. GOOL |
1 |
Your wire Four names : Abdool Gani, Malian Mahmad and Abdool Rehman for Johannesburg Haji habib for Pretoria. Try for samsoodin also. |
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000003771 |
06.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12640 |
TYAB C\O. GOOL |
1 |
Please try for Karodia also, if possible. |
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000003772 |
08.02.1901 |
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2 |
It was a pride and pleasure to witness India's profound love and respect. The procession represented all the creeds. They could not be "too grateful" |
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000003773 |
09.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12640 |
TYAB C\O. GOOL |
1 |
State definitely information about Indian stores and assets. Give estimate of number of storekeepers and their assets. Name officer who wanted names from you. |
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000003774 |
09.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12641 |
CENTRAL REGISTRAR COMMITTEE |
1 |
Your wire received this morning. Hope to supply figures Monday. |
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000003775 |
11.02.1901 |
12642 |
PODIACHY RAGASAMI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I cannot send you the chairs, as the dance had to be stopped for rain and will commence from Saturday next. |
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000003776 |
12.02.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12641 |
CENTRAL REGISTRAR COMMITTEE |
1 |
Johannesburg 140 stores, 400 Traders and clerks, assets 400000. Pretoria 80 stores, store keepers and assistants 300, assets 75000, excluding hawkers. Figures carefully prepared by Indian Landing Merchants. |
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000003777 |
16.02.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12643 |
NATAL PAPERS |
2 |
[The first page of the cyclo. copy being found after wards, SN 3741 is filed here, as it bears this date] |
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000003778 |
27.02.1901 |
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1 |
Received from Natal Indian Congress pound 10/- for Rates due to Durban Corporation on 27-02-1901 on part of Erf. No. 155 Block Ak. |
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000003779 |
28.02.1901 |
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1 |
Colonial peoples Vigilance Society's Deputation waited on the Governor to request him to convey congratulation to L.Milner. Text of address which emphasised Milner's promise that coloureds would have reason to consider him a friend. |
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000003781 |
01.03.1901 |
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A beautiful paper with a big photo of the Queen, extracts from 1858 Proclamation maps of India 1837, 1901. Chief Dates Of Reign etc. |
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000003782 |
02.03.1901 |
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1 |
The Mayor presided and Mr. Russel gave a comprehensive. address on the reign of the Queen. Gandhiji proposed a vote of thanks to both. |
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000003783 |
03.03.1901 |
12582 |
ARMY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I could not bid good-bye as I was suddenly ordered to leave. Please send me any amount collected. Thanking you on behalf of Lord Roberts for all you have done. |
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000003784 |
05.03.1901 |
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Description of the souvenir, which was worthy of the occasion and of Mr. singleton the exeeutor; a litho portrait of the Queen. |
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000003785 |
06.03.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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2 |
As he admittedly had more than 20 gallons of paraffin, he has made the policies void. But you can compel arbitration etc. |
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000003786 |
12.03.1901 |
12645 |
ROBERTS M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Education is a |
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000003807 |
15.03.1901 |
12452 |
INDIAN IMMIGRATION TRUST BOARD |
12635 |
OSMAN LATIF & OTHERS |
1 |
All Asiatics now in Johannesburg have been ordered to reside in the Location 2 general Asiatic Dealers cases may be considered, but there are none here at present. Two persons allowed to guard their mosque. |
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000003790 |
15.03.1901 |
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2 |
A (chamber of Mines) resolution affirming the absolute necessity of importing Asiatic unskilled labour was passed unanimously, but under certain conditions reducing the immigrants to slavery. |
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000003788 |
18.03.1901 |
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1 |
Almost all European shops are opening. I am surprised at the enormous stock held by some European Firms which enabled them to continue sale all these months. |
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000003787 |
18.03.1901 |
12646 |
STAFF CLERK OF SUPPLIES |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Despatch of General Buller:- "Mr. Clarence, Superintendent and Gandhiji, (Government) Assistant Superintendent have been brought specially to my notice. The Indian Ambulance Corps have been most careful of the wounded." |
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000003789 |
19.03.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12647 |
EVERY HEAD OF INDIAN SCHOOLS |
2 |
I think it desirable that every child should have it farmed or neatly pasted and also merchants. How many copies do you want please study Russel's address carefully and relate it to Children. |
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000003791 |
21.03.1901 |
12648 |
GOVERNMENT VALUATOR [PALMER WILLIAM] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Knowing how much interested you are in the welfare of young Indians, I approach you to supply me these. They will be well-paid. |
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000003793 |
25.03.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12146 |
PARWANA |
2 |
Almost all European merchants have been permitted. At least 4 Indians (i.e. names) be allowed permits. One permit is too few, kindly grant 4. |
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000003792 |
25.03.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12649 |
HIGH COMMISSIONER, P.S. to |
1 |
Transvaal Indians complain of unprecedented rigour in the enforcement of fool-path-Law, locations etc. Government has admitted these laws as objectionable. Kindly grant relief. |
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000003794 |
28.03.1901 |
12650 |
DHANDE N. P. |
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2 |
I send an extract. please see that ignorant Indians are not trapped, into accepting Rs. 10 to Rs. 12 when ever Kaffirs got pound 7 to 8 in this unhealthy place. |
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000003795 |
30.03.1901 |
12651 |
HILLIER |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
What is number of any of Soobhaioo (Subhas). |
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000003797 |
01.04.1901 |
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1 |
Received from Natal Indian Congress shs. 5/-as deposit with plans for building on Law of 155 Block A." which will be returned if the plans are dis-approved. |
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000003796 |
01.04.1901 |
00193 |
BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I hereby acknowledge your letter regarding the inclusion of your name among the Officers specially mentioned in a General Bullers dispatch. |
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000003798 |
03.04.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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5 |
Though a case can be made out as the rule bans habitual keeping of more than 20 gallons, I suggest amicable settlement by negotiations. |
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000003799 |
06.04.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
00180 |
HAENDECKE |
1 |
Your telegrams-what particulars do you want? |
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000003800 |
09.04.1901 |
13596 |
KADIR, Abdool |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
As already announced before a Congress meeting, I hereby place my resignation formally as chairman of Natal Indian Congress. |
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000003801 |
10.04.1901 |
12490 |
BOOTH, L. P. (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Very glad to see your name in the General's despatch. Thanks for your generous action for me it is so like you ! |
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000003802 |
13.04.1901 |
12315 |
ABDOOLA HAJI DADA, Haji |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
I did not mean to be disrespectful, but my remarks offended the president. I still think it my duty and privilege to say so but I resign. |
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000003803 |
15.04.1901 |
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5 |
Vouchers for the expenses. Total pound 27-5-0 : wreath pound 1-1-0. Design for statue pound 5-5-0. Drawing and Painting Souvenir (2000 copies) pound 15-15-0. etc. |
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000003809 |
16.04.1901 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12146 |
PARWANA |
1 |
Anxiously awaiting reply. telegram 25th March and letter 6th April. |
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000003811 |
16.04.1901 |
11777 |
BIRD, C. (Principal Under-Secretary) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The purport of your letter was communicated to the military Authorities, but your name in the despatch was meant as a compliment to your nationality. All names though deserving cannot be included or mentioned in Despatch. |
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000003806 |
16.04.1901 |
12652 |
INDIAN COMMITTEE OF TRANSVAAL REFUGEE |
00130 |
COLONIAL SECRETARY |
1 |
All but Indian shops open. Hundreds of Europeans allowed to return. Only two permits for thousands of us offered but not granted. please help. |
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000003805 |
16.04.1901 |
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1 |
Verbatim reproduction of objected clauses from Indian Petition (1) Franchise to Europeans (2) Locations (3) Power to cancel land sales etc. |
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000003804 |
16.04.1901 |
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Does Mr. Payne approve of the (1) Licencing Act (2) Municipal Laws Consoliclation Bill (3) Compulsory repatriation (4) Providing educational facilities to Indians etc. |
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000003810 |
16.04.1901 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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000003812 |
17.04.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12581 |
TENANTS OF GANDHIJI'S CLIENT |
1 |
Our rent henceforth is to be pound 5-10-0. as a man will be employed to look after common portions. If you object please treat this as notice to quit. |
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000003813 |
20.04.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11726 |
INDIAN LEADERS & ENG. SYMPATHISERS |
1 |
I enclose copies of a circular letter. It is high time that our Council should move in the matter. I also submit a draft of a memorial to Lord Curzon which with charges you may submit. |
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000003814 |
20.04.1901 |
12436 |
COMROODIN & CO. & OTHER INDIAN |
12150 |
INDIAN & EUROPEAN SYMPATHISERS |
3 |
There is note of despair in this appeal coming from the heart. Chamberlain is throwing over board his own professions. Significant Omission of Indian in the king's speech. All this portends evil. |
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000003815 |
20.04.1901 |
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Orange Free State: No Asiatic can live more than 2 months, own property, trade of farm. Transvaal locations. Footpath and vehicle Ban, 3 class tickets etc. |
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000003819 |
22.04.1901 |
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We hope your Lordship will keep a corner in your heart for Indians here: Lord Harris referred to his love for India and Indian Ambulance Corps. Mayor admitted that but for Indian help Natal would have been overrun. |
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000003816 |
22.04.1901 |
12582 |
ARMY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your most kind, helpful letter. Please do not trouble further. Your own subscribers will be gratefully accepted. May the sons of Empire draw closer. |
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000003820 |
26.04.1901 |
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Farmers voiced a real grievance on the subject. Even in India 3 class compartment are reserved for Europeans. Special compartments for Zenana ladies. |
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000003817 |
27.04.1901 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12150 |
INDIAN & EUROPEAN SYMPATHISERS |
1 |
Not one permit has yet been granted for return to Transvaal Representations have failed. enclosing copies of Government replies. (SN3807,3808) |
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000003818 |
27.04.1901 |
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1 |
To print 3 pp. circulars (SN3814) f.e.folio 350 copies. pound 1-10-0. International Printing Press. |
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000003821 |
01.05.1901 |
12277 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I am directed to acknowledge your letter of the 30th ultimo regarding the Indian Immigration Act Amendment Bill. |
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000003780 |
06.05.1901 |
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"BLANK" |
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1 |
The newly opened Indian Immigration Office will issue free passes and licences to Asiatics. All Asiatics should get them before 16th may. |
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000003823 |
06.05.1901 |
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1 |
This Office has been opened to deal with Asiatics for residential passes and licences. Every Asiatic should present himself to get a free pass etc. |
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000003822 |
09.05.1901 |
12152 |
INDIANS & JOHNNESBURG |
00259 |
GOVERNOR OF NATAL |
2 |
Our dealings hither to, had been direct with Government and without complaint. No foreigners are asked to get pass and this distinction against us is a grievance. |
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