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Correspondence : 1904 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000004118 |
04.01.1904 |
12741 |
ACTING RESIDENTIAL MAGISTRATE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Letter of administration have been handed this day to Mr. Gerald Saunders-Barberton. |
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000004119 |
08.01.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
You must have seen that there is a claim for compensation. The Buildings of the estate are probably vacant so please let them out. |
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000004121 |
09.01.1904 |
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Gerald Sydney Saunders has been appointed executor in this estate, with whom you can communicate. |
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000004122 |
13.01.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13455 |
TRICKAMDAS |
1 |
You can now offer for the stand and also file your claim. Kindly call at my office when we will go in to the position. |
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000004123 |
13.01.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
I am corresponding with a party regarding sale of the stand and buildings. As soon as I have a definite offer, I shall place it before you. |
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000004124 |
13.01.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I propose to wind up the Estate by notifying creditors and debtors. The place is hopelessly dilapidated. However I will go do my best. |
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000004125 |
17.01.1904 |
12136 |
DUNGARSHI MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
You must have read the notice. you have got Dhavamsey Pragjee's Promissory Notes (P/ns) and the list of his debtors. Will you or shall I write regarding his dues to me ? |
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000004127 |
28.01.1904 |
12752 |
NATIVE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1 |
The Whites charge the Delimitation committee with reserving the best land for Zulus. But this is a land of their fore fathers, it is their birth right. They have been very badly treated in the past. |
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000004126 |
28.01.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Licence is hereby granted to Budree residing at Johannesburg to carry on his business of General Dealer at 73, coolie Location for 3 months, to be renewed with in 14 days on pain of prosecution Transvaal British Renewal Licence. |
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000004128 |
02.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
Have the stand and Building been disposed off ? If not, I think there is a chance of my getting a very good offer. |
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000004133 |
04.02.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The Stands are Government property and not to be sold. The Purchaser of the Building must be an Indian. The estate is in a hopeless condition. |
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000004129 |
04.02.1904 |
13491 |
GREEN & TUNMER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The Transfer was to go through Mr. Hillier J.J. to whom me have to refer you. However all the P/ns (Promissory Notes) are returned herewith. |
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000004131 |
06.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1 |
Green and Turner informs me that Mr. Hiller J.J. is to prepare the Title - Deeds. Budree is there and you might see him in the matter. Green and Turner informs me that Mr. Hillier J.J. is to prepare the Title-Deeds Budree is there and you might see him in the matter. |
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000004132 |
06.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12753 |
HILLIER, J.J. |
1 |
G. and T. informs me that you are preparing certain transfers for British Indians when will the Title-Deeds be ready ? |
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000004130 |
06.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13491 |
GREEN & TUNMER |
1 |
Your letter returning certain promissory Notes for which I thank you. |
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000004134 |
08.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
I am writing to the intending buyer. He too, has a claim against the estate for about pound 40 as he said to me. |
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000004135 |
08.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13455 |
TRICKAMDAS |
1 |
If you will put me in funds, I will make the Offer. you should also send me affidavit of proofs of your debt; and pound 40+pound 2-2-0 my fees. |
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000004136 |
11.02.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Please Let me know as soon as possible what you have managed regarding sale. |
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000004143 |
14.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
It you send me all the declaration I will have them sworn to torisard them to you. Jeram Singh and Kojee to be equal undivided shares. |
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000004138 |
15.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
The intending buyer has gone to Durban and it may take some time before I hear from him I am communicating with him. |
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000004137 |
15.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12753 |
HILLIER, J.J. |
1 |
Please reply to my letter of the 6th (SN 4132) My Clients are anxious to receive their titles as soon as possible. |
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000004139 |
18.02.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I must know his offer within a fortnight. The Master of the Supreme Court is anxious to wind up this business . please wire to your client. |
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000004142 |
19.02.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The Declarations are ready for execution if you will give me the address of each with occupation regarding the Deeds to be sent to you ? |
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000004140 |
20.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
I am adopting your suggestions. I think a fortnight will be quite enough. |
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000004141 |
20.02.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07346 |
TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS |
1 |
Unless I hear from you by return, I am afraid it will be impossible for you to get the property in Barberton. |
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000004146 |
27.02.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
We enclose the Declarations of Purchaser herein, which kindly have signed and returned to us. |
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000004145 |
29.02.1904 |
07346 |
TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Dungarshi is my witness regarding debt by late Dharamsey Pragji. Dungarashi will give the proofs. It needed please draft an affidavit. Dharamsey Pragji owes me 3 pound7-13-6 regarding the rent. I will give pound 40/- by instalments Pound 10 per month. I was out hence the delay. |
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000004144 |
29.02.1904 |
07346 |
TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Letters received see my particular letter. |
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000004147 |
29.02.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4 |
Carey's judgement. Debt to Pillay is not recoverable as Carey has made over the Bar etc to one O'flaherty. What steps should Pillay take ? |
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000004148 |
29.02.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
First have the Provisional Judgement set aside and get a fresh trial. By the release of the principal debtor the surety is discharged. Fee 2 Guineas. |
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000004150 |
02.03.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14624 |
G.R.S.R.M.'S OFFICE |
1 |
I have a claim for 3 pound7-13-6. He would waive the claim, and pay Pound 40/- for the right to the tenancy of the stand and Building. What is your view ? |
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000004149 |
02.03.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
I return herewith the three declarations duly sworn to. Being revenue declaration they are not stamped. I expect you will put on the stamps. |
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000004151 |
04.03.1904 |
07346 |
TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Glad to accept your offer. We have informed our JHB firm to pay you Pound 10. In whose name should we draw the Promissory Notes ? |
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000004152 |
07.03.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Being not field within one months period of Notice, I cannot accept the claim. Regarding his offer of Pound 40/- I have written to the supreme court for instructions. |
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000004153 |
10.03.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
Though I do not think your notice bars. Tricumdas's claim (of 3 pound7-13-6), it is not intended to prove it. You may consider it (offer of Pound 40/-) as a bid in the public auction. |
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000004154 |
15.03.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Master Supreme court instructs to get the Estate sold by public auction. Tricumdas's claim could be settled by the Master. |
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000004155 |
25.03.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Herewith accounts against your clients for fees disbursements. Kindly send us cheque, after which the Deeds will be sent for registration. |
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000004156 |
28.03.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Enclosed cheque for Pound 19-6-0 in settlement of your 4 advice notes which I enclose Herewith to be discharged. |
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000004159 |
30.03.1904 |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
14224 |
BUDREE |
1 |
Have you posted cheque urgently required. |
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000004158 |
30.03.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
8 |
4 Bills and 4 Receipts for Pound 19-6-0 (in total). |
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000004157 |
30.03.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I thank for your cheque for Pound 19-6-0 for which we enclose receipt. |
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000004183 |
01.04.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
1/2 of his property to go to his wife, the other half to be shared equally between his 2 sons, if not to his daughter. |
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000004161 |
01.04.1904 |
14225 |
TRICUMDAS BROS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Why the public auction in spite of our agreement to sell it to me ? Are Indians not to be given Hawkers Licences now ? What about old licences ? When shall we get our goods removed in quarantine ? |
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000004182 |
01.04.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9 |
Apparently a manuscript of an article in '"Indian Opinion", Gandhiji Organised plague committee in Rajkot also Details of his splendid work in Johannesburg. |
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000004167 |
01.04.1904 |
13465 |
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I am told the sale has fetched Pound 65/- Budhan owes Dharamsey Pound 15/- Its promissory Note is with you. How much will he pay. Abdul Latif has misappropriated some amount of rent of the property. Please inquire |
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000004160 |
02.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Your telegram. Indians of the location have all been removed to klip spruit, so I found it difficult to get his register number. It is 9240. |
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000004162 |
05.04.1904 |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
13464 |
BUDREE, Ahir |
1 |
Unless I receive money by the 9th instant, I shall have to blame for it to some one else. As I previously warned you I am not to blame for it. |
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000004163 |
07.04.1904 |
14227 |
MADANJIT V. & BUDREE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Please send Ameer Pound 400 (Pound 200 of Budree and Pound 200 of Bhawani) He seems to have played a game with them so please see that the cheque is exactly secured. |
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000004164 |
08.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
1 |
Mr. Budree being in quarantine, I enclose herewith cheque for Pound 400 in your favour on behalf of Budree, in receipt of the property. |
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000004165 |
09.04.1904 |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
14224 |
BUDREE |
1 |
Copies of 4 letters by Sheikh Ameer to Budree. He acknowledges receipt for Pound 1000 (Total) and demand Pound 200 more: Acknowledges receipt of SN4164. |
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000004166 |
09.04.1904 |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Thanks for cheque Pound 400. I am writing to Budree to-day. |
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000004168 |
11.04.1904 |
13465 |
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Budhan is a farmer near Barberton. Address Box 145. He can be considered to be a resident of Barberton. |
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000004169 |
11.04.1904 |
14225 |
TRICUMDAS BROS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I meant our war-loss claim of pound 240/- not my claim on Dharmashy Pragji's Estate. Please do as you like in my interest. Please inquire about my claim for pound 240/-. I spent pound 15/- in travelling to Bar for giving evidences. |
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000004170 |
11.04.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
The Deeds have been duly registered regarding JeramiSingh and two others, which we will send on receipt of cheque for amended accounts. What is Badree's number? |
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000004171 |
14.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Budree's official number is 27572, enclosing cheque Pound 1-12-4, as per your memorials, for discharge. Please send the Deeds soon. |
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000004172 |
16.04.1904 |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
1 |
The Shop Bill, requiring shops to be closed at 5-30 P.M., has created consternation among Indian Traders as labourers, who are the chief customer are let off after 5 P.M. and this Bill would deal a blow to coolie business. Please draft petitions. |
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000004187 |
18.04.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
A similar document conferring full power to Budree which in consequence of 4186 (SN), counters the same to Gandhiji. |
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000004173 |
19.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Thanks for the Title Deeds of Jeram Singh and Sudhaw. |
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000004176 |
19.04.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
We have received the Transfer Deed duly registered. Which we will send on settlement of amended accounts of Pound 13-7-0 due to us. |
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000004174 |
20.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
What price has the building fetched ? There is a Promissory Note due by Budhan for Pound 15/- Have any debts against the estate been proved ? |
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000004177 |
22.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Cheque for Pound 13-7-0. Please send the Deed which might have been sent without waiting for the receipt of the cheque. |
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000004175 |
22.04.1904 |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS |
02299 |
REUTERS, Manager |
1 |
I return your statement ( of accounts due by Gandhiji ). The letter of 11-6-1902 gave definite instructions that the paper was to be sent for a limited period only. Mr. Gandhi left India in December 1902. |
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000004178 |
25.04.1904 |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Thanks for cheque Pound 13-7-0. We now have pleasure in enclosing Deed no. 772/04 in favour of Budree. |
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000004179 |
26.04.1904 |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The Buildings fetch Pound 65/- out of which I spent 17-8-6, (1) 10-2-6 to Dungarashi Morarji (2) and 3 pound-2-0 to Barberton Municipality (3) and the rest legal expense. |
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000004181 |
28.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12750 |
SAUNDERS, GERALD S. |
1 |
Much obliged for your of the 26th... I am endeavouring to trace the promissory note from Budhan. |
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000004180 |
29.04.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13453 |
HILLIER & CO. |
1 |
Thanks for the Title Deed of Budree. |
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000004184 |
01.05.1904 |
12136 |
DUNGARSHI MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I am positive that I gave that promissory Note with a list in Dharamsey's own hand in English of his credit amounts. Budhan admits the claim. I can bring witnesses. |
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000004185 |
10.05.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4 |
They can sue the committee for damages or 'short' delivery if these can be proved. The committee is not required to shift the Indians removed back to their old quarters at the committee's expense. |
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000028110 |
15.05.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA, MOHANLAL M. |
1 |
A license can be had but nobody should apply for it unless necessary In future do not give credit to others. |
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000004186 |
28.05.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
I, the undersigned, Budree of Johannesburg do hereby appoint M.K. Gandhi, to be Attorney with full power and authority over all my Property. |
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000004189 |
29.06.1904 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The meeting unanimously resolved to support the Two candidates of the Progressive Party for Cape Town City Election. They stood for "equal rights to civilised " |
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000004190 |
02.07.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
1 |
I enclose herewith a draft in your favour for Pound 200/- at the request of Budree. Please acknowledge receipt. |
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000028111 |
05.07.1904 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA, MOHANLAL M. |
1 |
Remit my dues when you can but do not delay unnecessary. |
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000004191 |
05.07.1904 |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favour enclosing draft for Pound 200/- on account. Mr. Budree Ahir thanks. |
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000004193 |
06.07.1904 |
1346 | |||||