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Correspondence : 1904

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000004118

04.01.1904

12741

ACTING RESIDENTIAL MAGISTRATE

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Letter of administration have been handed this day to Mr. Gerald Saunders-Barberton.

000004119

08.01.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004121

09.01.1904

12739

SUPREME COURT

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Mr. Gerald Sydney Saunders has been appointed executor in this estate, with whom you can communicate.

000004122

13.01.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004123

13.01.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004124

13.01.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004125

17.01.1904

12136

DUNGARSHI MORARJI

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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 ?

000004127

28.01.1904

12752

NATIVE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE

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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.

000004126

28.01.1904

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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.

000004128

02.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004133

04.02.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004129

04.02.1904

13491

GREEN & TUNMER

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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.

000004131

06.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004132

06.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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 ?

000004130

06.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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GREEN & TUNMER

1

Your letter returning certain promissory Notes for which I thank you.

000004134

08.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004135

08.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004136

11.02.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please Let me know as soon as possible what you have managed regarding sale.

000004143

14.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004138

15.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004137

15.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004139

18.02.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004142

19.02.1904

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HILLIER & CO.

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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 ?

000004140

20.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

1

I am adopting your suggestions. I think a fortnight will be quite enough.

000004141

20.02.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004146

27.02.1904

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HILLIER & CO.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We enclose the Declarations of Purchaser herein, which kindly have signed and returned to us.

000004145

29.02.1904

07346

TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS

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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.

000004144

29.02.1904

07346

TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Letters received see my particular letter.

000004147

29.02.1904

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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 ?

000004148

29.02.1904

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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.

000004150

02.03.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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 ?

000004149

02.03.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004151

04.03.1904

07346

TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS

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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 ?

000004152

07.03.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004153

10.03.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004154

15.03.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004155

25.03.1904

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HILLIER & CO.

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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.

000004156

28.03.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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HILLIER & CO.

1

Enclosed cheque for Pound 19-6-0 in settlement of your 4 advice notes which I enclose Herewith to be discharged.

000004159

30.03.1904

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SHEIKH AMEER

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BUDREE

1

Have you posted cheque urgently required.

000004158

30.03.1904

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4 Bills and 4 Receipts for Pound 19-6-0 (in total).

000004157

30.03.1904

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HILLIER & CO.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

I thank for your cheque for Pound 19-6-0 for which we enclose receipt.

000004183

01.04.1904

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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.

000004161

01.04.1904

14225

TRICUMDAS BROS

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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 ?

000004182

01.04.1904

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Apparently a manuscript of an article in '"Indian Opinion", Gandhiji Organised plague committee in Rajkot also Details of his splendid work in Johannesburg.

000004167

01.04.1904

13465

 

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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

000004160

02.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004162

05.04.1904

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

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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.

000004163

07.04.1904

14227

MADANJIT V. & BUDREE

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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.

000004164

08.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004165

09.04.1904

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

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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.

000004166

09.04.1904

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Thanks for cheque Pound 400. I am writing to Budree to-day.

000004168

11.04.1904

13465

 

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Budhan is a farmer near Barberton. Address Box 145. He can be considered to be a resident of Barberton.

000004169

11.04.1904

14225

TRICUMDAS BROS

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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.

000004170

11.04.1904

13453

HILLIER & CO.

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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?

000004171

14.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004172

16.04.1904

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NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

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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.

000004187

18.04.1904

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A similar document conferring full power to Budree which in consequence of 4186 (SN), counters the same to Gandhiji.

000004173

19.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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HILLIER & CO.

1

Thanks for the Title Deeds of Jeram Singh and Sudhaw.

000004176

19.04.1904

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HILLIER & CO.

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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.

000004174

20.04.1904

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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 ?

000004177

22.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004175

22.04.1904

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

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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.

000004178

25.04.1904

13453

HILLIER & CO.

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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.

000004179

26.04.1904

12750

SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

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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.

000004181

28.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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SAUNDERS, GERALD S.

1

Much obliged for your of the 26th... I am endeavouring to trace the promissory note from Budhan.

000004180

29.04.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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HILLIER & CO.

1

Thanks for the Title Deed of Budree.

000004184

01.05.1904

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DUNGARSHI MORARJI

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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.

000004185

10.05.1904

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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.

000028110

15.05.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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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.

000004186

28.05.1904

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I, the undersigned, Budree of Johannesburg do hereby appoint M.K. Gandhi, to be Attorney with full power and authority over all my Property.

000004189

29.06.1904

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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 "

000004190

02.07.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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SHEIKH AMEER

1

I enclose herewith a draft in your favour for Pound 200/- at the request of Budree. Please acknowledge receipt.

000028111

05.07.1904

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GANDHI, M. K.

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KHANDERIA, MOHANLAL M.

1

Remit my dues when you can but do not delay unnecessary.

000004191

05.07.1904

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SHEIKH AMEER

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favour enclosing draft for Pound 200/- on account. Mr. Budree Ahir thanks.

000004193

06.07.1904

1346