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Correspondence : 1902 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000025482 |
21.01.1902 |
08405 |
LAWRENCE W. |
08406 |
TURNER M. C. |
1 |
The Viceroy has full sympathy But the proper person to approach is the secretary of states for colonies. A deputation to the Viceroy will have no effect. |
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000003931 |
21.01.1902 |
08405 |
LAWRENCE W. |
12685 |
TURNER M.C.PRESIDENT +CH.OF COM. |
1 |
Any public expression of the Viceroy's keen in the matter may harm not help the cause colonial Secretary should be approached. |
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000023947 |
25.01.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08299 |
SHUKLA, Dalpatram Bhagwanji |
2 |
Interviewed the Viceroy who gave a sympathetic reply. Interests leader and others Thanks him for visiting his people. |
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000023944 |
26.01.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08298 |
SHUKLA |
1 |
Calls for details about a case. |
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000003933 |
27.01.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
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000003932 |
27.01.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The guiding principles of our works are truth and love. An accurate report of Indian Ambulance Corps exploits. [A sterling speech worth preserving] |
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000025484 |
31.01.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
Thanks for your hospitality and the kind word about us. I do not deserve them. |
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000003934 |
01.02.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
Though all legal requirements were satisfactorily complied with, the applicant was refused licence simply because he was an Indian. The Town Council proceedings were irregular as full evidence is not noted or taken etc. Supreme Court can interfere when there is irregularity. |
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000025485 |
02.02.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
I met Prof. Kathamate, the ckimate here is good. |
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000032320 |
08.02.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Got your letter yesterday. I have started inquiring about you. I have been in search of opportunities for our people here and elsewhere: Don't make haste till I return. I may return next week. Or, may be, my return will be delayed a little. Learn short hand. It is necessary to do so. |
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000003935 |
11.02.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Our case stands on a different ground and the decision therefore is apealable. Please forward the enclosed statement your case to the Congress executive. |
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000003936 |
27.02.1902 |
12686 |
TRANSVAAL INDIANS |
12687 |
MILNER (Lord) (HIGH COMMISSIONER) |
4 |
Please expunge Law 3 of 1885. Raad Nos.418,899 Local Law No.128,1353. Also racial distinction re: trading licences, return of refugees, (Indian refugees) Indian Immigration Office. Railway travelling. Separate post office etc. |
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000003937 |
01.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09260 |
RUSTOMJEE, Parsee |
3 |
Received pound 25 for Kathiawar Famine, why did the Governor repose to accept our address ? send all our literature to Prof. Gokhale who is very sympathetic. Sorry to learn of slackness in Natal Indian Congress. Bear patiently insult and do your duty with truth as guide. |
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000003938 |
01.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12688 |
MULJI, DEVKARAN |
1 |
Natal impossible without pound 100 case. Go to Rangoon where a healthy industrious man ready to do manual labour and to observe truth can surely earn enough for maintenance. Travelling charges Rs.40/- |
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000003939 |
01.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12689 |
KOTHARI, TRIKAMJI M. |
1 |
They demand pound 100 case with you. I shall be glad to supply all information if he comes here: |
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000003940 |
04.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
5 |
A description in light vein of the difficulties. "I come out richer and stronger by the experience" Ranade Fund subscription should be collected by us, in December after monsoon says my friend. Jaipur and Taj (Tajmahal,Agra) are worth a visit. |
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000025483 |
04.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
2 |
I travalled in 3rd class for 5 days. It certainly is miserable. Add to it the corruption on part of Railway servants. Yet I managed. Collection for Ranade memorial may be postponed as the Kathiawar is suffering from famine. |
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000003941 |
05.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11026 |
POLICE COMMISSIONER |
1 |
please let me know on what conditions permits are issued to people desiring to go to South Africa. |
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000003942 |
08.03.1902 |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
05050 |
EAST INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
You will find from the reply to my petition how a conscientious (etc) servant is dismissed after 12 years service without a hearing and thus justice is denied to him. |
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000003944 |
10.03.1902 |
12649 |
HIGH COMMISSIONER, P.S. to |
12686 |
TRANSVAAL INDIANS |
1 |
Annual licences will be issued as soon as practicable. Permits now include wives of Indians. Though under Min. Native Affairs, the officers are distinct and there is no desire to class Indians, with aboriginals etc. |
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000003943 |
10.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12693 |
YOST TYPE WRITER, Agents |
1 |
Please send me a copy of your instructions book for your typewriter. Please quote the price of inking pad etc. |
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000003945 |
26.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12694 |
CAINE, W.S. |
3 |
Natal is being copied by Australia and Canada; for Natal we can only prevent further anti-Indian Legislation. But in Transvaal our position ought to be stronger, But Mr. Chamberlain, we fear, will break his word. |
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000003946 |
26.03.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
Notes on the present position of Indians in Natal and the 2 Late Boer Republics. Friends of India should concentrate on having Indians distinguished from Zulus there: Chamberlains new pass Law is disconcerting. |
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000025481 |
27.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
Sorry you are ill. Please be regular in everything. India Government propose to regulate emmigration. Hope this is in our interest rather then against it. |
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000003948 |
30.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12695 |
INDIA (Newspaper) |
1 |
I send you herewith notes on Indians in South Africa as far up to date as possible. I suppose you will invite Sir Bhavnagaree's cooperation. |
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000003947 |
30.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00312 |
BHOWNAGREE, Mancherji M. (Sir) |
2 |
The resolution requests Her Excellency the Viceroy to secure for the settlers just and equitable adjustment in Transvaal etc. Please continue your warn interest for South Africa. |
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000003950 |
31.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12697 |
MAURICE |
2 |
After tremendous difficulty, I was able to move Mr. Turner and through him a sympathetic reply from the Viceroy Continental 3rd class passengers are worse the sanitation also, than Indian 3rd class passengers |
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000003949 |
31.03.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12696 |
KHAN & NAZAR |
2 |
If our people propose to enforce the promise made by me. It should better be done early, i.e. before my plans are settled. It would be gracious to do so, though the promise is unconditional. A tear for Mr. Rhodes. |
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000025479 |
08.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
Congratulations on your great speech on the budget. Can you send some copies of the same ? |
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000003951 |
09.04.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
We sympathise with Mr. Morcom who objected to the provision that Natal born Indian Children should deported. At best it inflicts unavoidable injustice. If Indian Immigration were stopped 1/2 of Natal's industries would be paralysed. |
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000003956 |
16.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12698 |
PAREKH, Gokuldas Kahandas (Sir) |
1 |
I will duly inform you beforehand when I am likely to be in Bombay. |
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000003952 |
16.04.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
List of purchasers with the amounts to be paid. The list one stand purchased by Budree. |
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000003953 |
16.04.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11 |
Each slip with the buyer's name and amount payable by him to Cohen and levy. |
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000003954 |
16.04.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
I promise to pay messers p________________etc. pound 4-17-6 with interest at 6% on 16-10-1902 for value received. |
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000003955 |
16.04.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
Under Transfer Duty proclamation of 1902. Declaration of purchaser kalycharan. Note more than pound 78 are to be given for it. |
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000025480 |
22.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
Hope you have seen the report in Young India why not see the Editor and also press for a deputations to the Viceroy ? |
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000003960 |
22.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00166 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
4 |
This is in indirect attempt to force time expired Indians to return - a thing Lord Elgin refused to sanction. Imagine a men with 7 children having to pay pound 24 a year ! It is "semi-slavery" it is time to act. |
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000032373 |
23.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Some citizens of Rajkot met at Gandhiji's residence at Rajkot to consider the measures to be taken against plague. A committee of 8 members (Of which Gandhiji and Rao Bahadur Gopalji Surbhai were members) to frame rules for the guidance of the Committee to be appointed later on. |
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000003958 |
25.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13472 |
MADANJIT V. |
1 |
I saw your brothers and mother in law and appeased them. She is very angry with you for your silence. You should write letter to keep good feelings. From my letter to Nazar you will see haw sorely I need money. |
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000003957 |
25.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00339 |
GODFREY, G. |
2 |
I am glad you are working so well. Rewards definitely comes when we do not pine for it. A conscientious discharge of duties is itself the highest reward. |
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000003959 |
25.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04321 |
MEHTA |
2 |
I am obliged to take fruit salt twice or once a week. They say I am decidedly stronger here than in Natal. I like your son's idea of joining the Technical Institution. He would not pass matric; his heart is not in it. |
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000003961 |
27.04.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12700 |
ROBINSON, John (Sir) |
2 |
Thanks for the photograph which I shall prize. Very glad to learn you, liked the book. It bring East and West nearer. I fear, the cry of growing poverty is true. Millions are sinking whatever the cause. |
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000003962 |
29.04.1902 |
12701 |
GOVINDSWAMY R. & BOYS |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
I am a sub-tenant in Natal Indian Congress premises. I hereby apply for a direct lease. I will pay pound 11 per month, i.e. 3 pound more: |
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000025478 |
01.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
I am secretary to the Relief committee. But you can count on me when you come for Ranade memorial fund. |
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000003963 |
06.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
7 |
History of indentured system and how Natal by indirect legislation goes on imposing disabilities more and more the latest instance being the 'illegal' civil service Act. In Transvaal Chamberlain is shuffling and it is a life and death struggle. We must concentrate on securing rights there: |
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000003964 |
07.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13596 |
KADIR, Abdool |
1 |
I shall thank you to let me have draft for the balance of my bill which I need badly. Please properly understand my letter to you and Rustomjee. |
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000003965 |
14.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00166 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1 |
Text of the new Bill whose only saving grace is that it does not impose a tax on infants. It is repugnant to rules of justice and British Constitution. Natal's policy is to heap insults and degradation for possessing a brown skin. |
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00003967A |
15.05.1902 |
00283 |
BOMBAY PRESIDENCY ASSOCIATION |
00366 |
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA |
3 |
Indian war service deserves better reward than this. The principle of the measure is so unjust that we think it unnecessary to enter into the details thereof. Immigration (Indian Immigration) should be suspended. |
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000003969 |
16.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05050 |
EAST INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
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000003966 |
16.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05050 |
EAST INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
I enclose a copy of the text of the obnoxious bill. Please re-iterate your demand for suspension of emigration. Bombay Presidency Association is moving. If you also move, success is ours. Thanks for your interest. |
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000003967 |
18.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13336 |
WACHHA, Dinshaw Edulji |
1 |
To avoid even a semblance of exaggeration "though I do not think it so. I propose a change in the sentence i.e. It is sought to reach the same figure by taxing children when they attain the artificial majority." |
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000003970 |
18.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12702 |
DESAI, PURSHOTTAM B. |
1 |
So sorry that you do not keep your promise to pay me all the due instalments. You know how much I depend upon them. I shall feel obliged if you do so. |
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000003971 |
18.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00312 |
BHOWNAGREE, Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1 |
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000003968 |
18.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00312 |
BHOWNAGREE, Mancherji M. (Sir) |
2 |
The enclosure will explain. If all available forces are set in motion, this attempt is bound to fail. We should demand suspension of Immigration. |
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000003972 |
20.05.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00166 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
3 |
It makes children, (males 16 female 13 years) liable either to return or to be indentured for life or pay the poll tax of 3 pound.- an act of flagrant injustice for which there can be no two opinions. Please raise protest. |
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000003973 |
20.05.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
A table of countries with their Indian population, and in 5 countries with non-Indian foreign population. Total number of Indians abroad 6,66,924. |
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000003974 |
27.05.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
In greeting His most gracious Majesty Edward 7th etc. on the occasion of his coronation. The committee invites the general public to their Hall on 27th where light refreshments will be provided free. All are welcome. |
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000003975 |
03.06.1902 |
12703 |
INDIANS OF BAMBO SQUARE |
12704 |
DURBAN TOWN COUNCIL |
5 |
We have strictly carried out sanitary precautions required of us. Our tenancy has been promised safety more than once. Now the demolish the houses and go else where will spell ruin to many of us etc. |
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000003976 |
03.06.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
3 |
I have bought a type-writer for Rs. 200/- which has been wholly used for Natal Indian Congress purposes. Will Congress buy it ? you have not sent copies of our Memorial. |
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000003977 |
06.07.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12705 |
LANE F.C.[EARNEST] |
1 |
While I am anxious not to worry General Smuts, I must satisfy Inquirers. what are Government intentions regarding the Bill and the working of provisional settlement? |
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000023793 |
25.07.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10399 |
CALDER |
1 |
Acknowledge receipt of the letter. |
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000003978 |
26.07.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The Act is farcical. Indians can land as many of them know the English Language; while a poor Spaniard was given 6 months (?) for inability to read English. |
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000025477 |
01.08.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
I have opened an office in Bombay. |
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000027620 |
06.08.1902 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10470 |
PAREKH, Devchand U. |
2 |
I have obtained accomodation to work and to live but am as yet without any work Mehta feels I am a fool that I come to Bombay. But I am going to stick and try though the work is uphill. |
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000003979 |
25.08.1902 |
12559 |
PATHER R.K. |
12706 |
CAMROODEEN |
1 |
While I was out my things were thrown out on the road. I could have sued but have re-frained as it was N.I.Congress. Is this just ? |
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000003980 |
16.09.1902 |
00193 |
BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary] |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
Your memorial has been transmitted to His Excellency the Colonial Secretary by His Excellency the Governor. |
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000003981 |
01.10.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Sir Wm.Wedderburn, caine, Dadabhai Navroji etc. conferred. It was said, instead of abolishing uncivilised laws of Transvaal, they were more rigorously enforced. It was decided to petition parliament. |
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000003982 |
06.10.1902 |
12707 |
PERCIVAL CHARLES PRIMARY ED. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
Please spare me 60 congress chairs for 3 days. I shall pay for the hire fixed. [Secretary's remark; The chairs be given] |
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000003983 |
07.10.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
British Indian decided to use all constitutional means to prevent such class legislation. A Vigilance Committee was formed strong protest were made. |
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000003984 |
09.10.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
21 |
All class Legislation, being repugnant to British Constitution legally lapses and British Indians have full rights to trade, reside etc; like other British subjects petition should be promoted to Government than to privy council, and a suit field in Court. |
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000003986 |
11.10.1902 |
12186 |
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
12708 |
AMOD, M.I. |
1 |
Are you a British Subjects ? Please produce proof to entitle you to renew licences. Were you trading in this District before the war ? |
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000003985 |
11.10.1902 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
This is just the time when power is still with Britain, to expunge all the Laws |