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Correspondence : 1907 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000004675 |
01.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
It is very good. You should not increased T.'s pay just to please when you on the spot are dissatisfied with him. To say that because you are overworked, you cannot take physical exercise is an untenable excuse. |
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00004680A |
05.01.1907 |
14636 |
HUSSEN, A. & AMOD J. |
14637 |
GANDHI AND ALI |
1 |
"We add ours to the many tributes laid at your feet, you have placed your names in the scroll of immorality". |
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000004681 |
08.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
The Secretary blames us, saying that the proof was sent after 2 months. Is it so ? Send me a list of simple Hindi and Tamil books. |
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000004682 |
11.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Give me at leisure, the account of my expenses there: Ask Miss West to prepare the Accounts. |
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000004851 |
11.01.1907 |
13722 |
SHELAT, U. M. |
02757 |
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT [MANAGER] |
19 |
The whole correspondence with Petitions showing the vain efforts of Indians to get reopened the Girl's and infants' class in Higher Grade Indian School in spite of Government promise. |
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000004683 |
12.01.1907 |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Reminder of 4670A (SN) Please return the document sent to you by me in April last year. |
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000004685 |
14.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Translate in Gujarati "White Races" and Sir C. Dilike's speech in "India" Publish in English as supplement Amir's photograph. |
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000004684 |
14.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
3 |
You should not teach Manilal during Office hours and thus create envy. I regret having promised Manilal a piano. If he agrees to waive his right it would save expense Musical Band should come there: |
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000004686 |
18.01.1907 |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
You have not, as promised, informed of the deeds. Budree has written several letters to me regarding the same. Please expedite. |
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000004687 |
22.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
1 |
I have not received replies, and I was away so nothing further was done but I will take it up now though it is not urgent. |
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000004707 |
23.01.1907 |
14224 |
BUDREE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Gives general news and hopes they will look after his property and his wife. |
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000004710 |
26.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Wire our terms for printing to decide about the order. I wonder if you noticed the glaring blunders in English portion of Messrs Aver's order. I had to telegraph you. |
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000004688 |
27.01.1907 |
13696 |
BENNING FIELD & SON |
14651 |
BUDREE C/O. GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your promissory Note in favour of Krugar and Davis is due on 31st. Your cheque will oblige. |
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000004690 |
28.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
4 |
With purity and skill our work will increase. We should draw a modest salary and send one person to England, to educate himself to utilise the surplus best. You are the fittest. I think etc. [C.K.G. = Chhaganalal K. Gandhi] |
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000004689 |
28.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
3 |
H.Thakar should be retained even by paying pound 5/- Glad to know of the change of the hour in teaching Manilal. Why has he called for Sanskrit book. It has been sent. Write about his studies and press work. |
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000004692 |
29.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
I cannot spare a moment due to the loss. Do the needful about Miss West. It is not an example worth copying. |
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000004691 |
30.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
3 |
I would like you to be a barrister. Or it is too costly, LL.B. of London University. What is your view ? You should train up Maganlal. |
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000004693 |
31.01.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Very good thing. Did the ladies like it ? Were they explain the proceedings ? We are not ripe for "riddles" in the "Indian Opinion". |
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000004694 |
01.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13696 |
BENNING FIELD & SON |
1 |
I enclose herewith cheque for pound 5-15-6 being amount of promissory notes for pound 5-15-6 and commission on cheque. |
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000004695 |
02.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Keep him quite, and treat him with love and kindness. His latter to me shows he is not yet quite reconciled. |
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000004698 |
04.02.1907 |
13696 |
BENNING FIELD & SON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Thanks for you cheque. Please find the bill, enclosed duly cancelled. |
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000004696 |
05.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
I have not yet get at an Urdu poem, on morality. Point any which is non-communal. Pritamdas's "Parmarth Prichho Nahi" is good. Kabir is unexceptionable. |
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000004699 |
07.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
1 |
I have now found the Title- Deeds and the 2 agreements and so the list of Budree's property is now complete. But as Bluff Land Property is not registered under Budree's name, I am now trying for registration. |
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000004700 |
07.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
3 |
Will you kindly prepare the necessary papers and get the transfer registered in favour of my client Budree? |
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000004697 |
07.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
6 |
I fear you cannot go unless the press can carry on without Kalyandas, who goes away. It is absolutely necessary that none should take a salary above a fixed sum. |
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000028480 |
10.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Same as 4701 |
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000004701 |
12.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
I have now got an Urdu Book of Poems and I see the possibility of getting useful extracts therefrom. |
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000004702 |
13.02.1907 |
14444 |
AMMER SHEIKH, BHAWANI, AHIR DOORDIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Delay in passing transfer lies with you who will be responsible for the cost of any action that the transferee brings. |
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000004705 |
15.02.1907 |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I am preparing the transfer sending declaration of purchaser, which please return signed by Budree, also send me a cheque for Pound 25 duty, fine stamps and fees. |
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000004703 |
16.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
1 |
I shall attend to the matter of Budree next week, and send you the signature: |
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000004704 |
16.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
I send these [Given here] detailed instructions for printing the cards Please understand them fully. The copy that we sent to Late Justice Tyabji should be struck off. |
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000032322 |
16.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Gandhiji sends order from W.T. Avery Ltd., for prompt action. Printing of cards, specifications given. Ref. to a Gujarati order for Lalbhai Gobindji which Chhaganlal was asked to acknowledge receipt. Gandhiji is attending to the account of Abdul Ganie of Capetown. Ref. to copy sent to the late Justice B.Tayabjee. Ref. also to Ambalal Desai. |
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000004706 |
19.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
1 |
Enclosed cheque for pound 25/- Mr. Budree being in India he cannot sign. Please procure a special declaration for me to sign. |
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000004708 |
23.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
2 |
I now send you my power of attorney regarding the property duly witnessed also certificates of no previous sale. |
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000004709 |
25.02.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
I shall reach Phoenix on Thursday Morning and leave by 4 P.M. train. Come to Durban that we may spend a night there: |
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000004713 |
02.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
We shall talk about it, when I come there: Mr. Avery has not got his cards yet and Lalbhai his custom form. |
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000004712 |
02.03.1907 |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your cheque for pound 25/- In about two says, the documents of transfer will be completed, Sorry for late reply in press of business. |
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000028477 |
10.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Same as 4713 |
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000004714 |
11.03.1907 |
13679 |
MEHTA, H. T. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Two persons' (Names given) complaints of no delivery of the paper for three weeks last. |
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000004715 |
11.03.1907 |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Herewith I send you a special form declaration which, if correct, will you kindly swear and return to me ? |
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000004716 |
13.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
1 |
Much obliged for your letter enclosing special form of declaration. I am giving the matter my early attention. |
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000004719 |
14.03.1907 |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Did you instruct Mrs. Budree to receive 3 pound0/- from me as, I understand Mr. Budree wants pound 50/-. |
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000004717 |
15.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
1 |
I now send you declaration duly sworn to. |
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000004718 |
16.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
1 |
When in Durban, Mrs. Budree said nothing about 3 pound0/- to me. I have sent her pound 61/- for a promissory note due by Budree for pound 60/-. |
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000004720 |
18.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
I think the selection is proper, but invite your suggestions. Do not depend on my spellings of the words 1000 copies will do. |
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000004722 |
19.03.1907 |
13683 |
TATHAM, W. H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Will you please send me your Power of Attorney as it has to be produced to the Registrar of Deeds? |
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000004723 |
20.03.1907 |
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Enclosed document for your signature: This is the land-sale settled by Arbitrators Mr. Tatham has also written to you. |
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000004721 |
21.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10323 |
INDIAN OPINION |
1 |
Do not print Hamidia Report this time. Sent yesterday Important English Gujarati notes [on Satyagraha?] |
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000004711 |
21.03.1907 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Text of the amendment to Law III of 1885 and subsequent laws of 1886 and 1890. |
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000023898 |
25.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI, Dadabhai |
2 |
Encloses a copy of his letter to sir William, opines that the proposed legislation will end Indian immigration. The letter to Sir William contains requests to him to take up the matter in "India". |
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000004724 |
25.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Each week you will be glad to learn we run short of "Indian Opinion" You should point one or two hundred more copies than Requisitioned. |
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000004725 |
26.03.1907 |
13683 |
TATHAM, W. H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Send Budree's power of Attorney to-day Urgent. |
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000004728 |
27.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13684 |
BUDREE (Mrs.) |
1 |
I was surprised to get your telegram asking for pound 15/- as promised I sent pound 61/- to Kaliandas and asked you to take it from him. Please let me know if you have received it now. |
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000004727 |
27.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13684 |
BUDREE (Mrs.) |
1 |
Have you not received pound 61/- ? See Kalyandas. |
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000004726 |
27.03.1907 |
13684 |
BUDREE (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
In great need send pound 15/- soon. |
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000004729 |
28.03.1907 |
13684 |
BUDREE (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Received pound 61/- but require the balance of promissory five pounds my maintenance. |
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000028479 |
31.03.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Same as 4784 |
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000004730 |
15.04.1907 |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Herewith I send you this transfer now duly registered with the complete title to the properties. |
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000004732 |
17.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
4 |
We should keep our Heart a witness of our studies We must prepare as diligently for the seer of our heart as we do for examiners. Manilal's Sanskrit reading was poor. |
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000004731 |
17.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
1 |
Thanks. I enclose herewith cheque for pound 1-15-1, being the balance of your account in this matter. |
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000004733 |
19.04.1907 |
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I beg to acknowledge with thanks receipt of pound 1-15-1 in settlement of my accounts in this matter. |
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000004734 |
20.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
My family seem to have sent money lavishly, though there is little in detail that is objectionable. I intensely dislike Gokuldas paying Rs. 2000/- for bringing about his betrothal. |
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000004737 |
21.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Let not the wicked and useless superstitions prohibiting touching the mother come in our way. The body must be as healthy as the boys of Mrs. Polak. |
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000023939 |
23.04.1907 |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
08271 |
NAOROJI, Dadabhai |
1 |
Sends copy of a proposal as an alternative to the Transvaal Registration bill and commends it as a reasonable alternative. |
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000004736 |
23.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13685 |
KALIANDAS |
1 |
Foot-Ghrea [Mrs Budree?] informs me that she is ill and wants the enclosed Deed. Hand it over to her after getting a receipt and inquiry for having it. [Mrs. Budree is Foot-Mania or Phoolmania] |
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000004735 |
23.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Mrs. Polak and I hope the boy will be as good as his father. She sends three garments for (1)the boy (2)the mother and (3) Mrs. Anandlal. |
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000004739 |
26.04.1907 |
14449 |
KESHAVLAL (C/O. GANDHI M. K.) |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
The book is interesting and useful. You will see that we are several times mentioned in it. |
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000004738 |
26.04.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
"Jain" is very ably edited. "Islam Gazette is also fairly edited but cannot equal "Jain" for condensation and choice of matter. Invite Umar Sheth and treat him as cordially as we did Rustomji. |
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000004740 |
07.05.1907 |
14450 |
HEMCHAND (C/O. GANDHI M. K.) |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Indians are greatly aGitated over it. Many many are ready to go to jail. God grant us success. Future is with Him. |
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000004741 |
08.05.1907 |
00725 |
GANDHI, Harilal M.? |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Really so, but from all appearances, many will court jail. I am at your service for anything I can do for you. |
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000032382 |
08.05.1907 |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Ref. to Chhaganlal's letter and that of Narandas. Ref. to Gokaldas, Bhagavanbhai and Kalyandas. |
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000004742 |
08.05.1907 |
14451 |
GANDHI, HEMCHAND |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
A very large meeting took oaths to stick to the 4th Resolution and not to get a new permits or registration. |
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000004743 |
12.05.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
3 |
I trust my earthen bandage to cure my headache. Overwork in Durban has brought a serious set back. Miss West and Thakkar should get increment before they demand it. |
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000004745 |
14.05.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14452 |
GREEN AND TURNER (Messrs) |
1 |
Bluff Land Property. Budree purchased a property for Pound 800/- sold by you. Can you give me any information regarding its Title Deeds. |
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000004744 |
14.05.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
I cannot write at length. Print 2000 copies this time and send me 300, all to reach me Monday. |
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000004747 |
15.05.1907 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13688 |
GOODRICKE, G. H. |
1 |
Will you kindly forward transfer to me ? I enclose herewith Cheque for Pound 20-5-6, in settlement of your accounts. |