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Correspondence : 1914 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000005924 |
03.01.1914 |
13124 |
JEBB, Richard |
13125 |
MORNING POST |
1 |
That is practical solution to induce disgruntled Indians to emigrate. The Transvaal British Indian Association had suggested it in 1907. Britain (British) should pay for it. |
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000005935 |
06.01.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
13133 |
O'BRIEN, James V. |
1 |
The matter is receiving attention |
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000032389 |
20.01.1914 |
09264 |
GANDHI, Lakshmidas |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
9 |
Laxmidas Gandhi, elder brother of Gandhiji, writes about his fast deteriorating health. His liver is upset, getting fever frequently. He takes only milk, curds and tea. He has a keen desire to Gandhiji, wants to go to S. Africa to see Gandhiji before his death. He would entrust his sons to Gandhiji. Ref. to Harilal Gandhi, his marriage and education. Repeats his desire to see Gandhiji. Hence wants Gandhiji to send him a telegram on receipt of this letter. |
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000005925 |
21.01.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
Being bound by a pledge not to give evidence before an All-white commission, we will not lead evidence, but to help Government we suspend passive resistance and will help Sir B.Robertson and not dissuade any one from giving evidence. |
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000005926 |
21.01.1914 |
14113 |
GORGES, E. M. (Interior Department) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Government will not offer negative evidence regarding charges of harsh treatment to Indians. The release of passive resistance prisoners had already been ordered. |
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000005929 |
22.01.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08619 |
GOKHALE |
2 |
We as passive resisters refrain from reviving old sores. Government reciprocates We considered also Viceroy's and your feelings Agreement Joint work Andrews self (Andrews) presents last interview. |
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000005928 |
22.01.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13128 |
DEPUTATION |
1 |
Provisional agreement We not assisting commission owing solemn declaration but helping Robertson. Passive resistance suspended. Prisoners being released. |
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000005927 |
27.01.1914 |
13127 |
GANDHI, Jamnadas K. |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
I am fully recovered but very weak The water here is very heavy and I cannot digest food properly. Reserve some mangoes for me. |
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000005936 |
28.01.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
13133 |
O'BRIEN, James V. |
1 |
Being such he was detained by the Immigration Officer. He must apply to Immigration Officer for the permit to pass Orangia and also to enter Natal. |
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000005930 |
02.02.1914 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
Muslim and Hindu monogamous marriages be legalised whether performed in South Africa or India. Only such marriages past or future to be recorded by Muslim of Hindu can have with him other 'wives' not legally recognised. |
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000005932 |
06.02.1914 |
13130 |
NATHOOBHAI, J. |
13131 |
NATAL INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
8 |
Enclosed please find detailed account of monies locally collected and expended in this District.(Dundee District) |
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000005933 |
06.02.1914 |
13132 |
O'BRIEN, James V. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Herewith correspondence regarding brutal treatment to Karodia I admire your courage and persistence My fellow country men fighting for ages past. |
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000005931 |
06.02.1914 |
00250 |
JUSTICE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
His Excellency has signed minute for release of a number of Indian prisoners Being released immediately. Names can be had of Prison Dept. |
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000005937 |
06.02.1914 |
12189 |
GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Secretary to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your telegram received Have asked Dept, of Justice to telegraph reply to you. |
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000005939 |
09.02.1914 |
14205 |
HAMIDIYA ISLAMIC SOCIETY |
13141 |
ROBERTSON, Benjamin (Sir) |
2 |
(A Detailed explanation of each of the grievances mentioned above) Sir B. Robertson asked to try to remedy them |
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000005938 |
09.02.1914 |
14205 |
HAMIDIYA ISLAMIC SOCIETY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
All 300 but 3 appeal to you regarding Travel Restriction, Holding Property Township Trading, Gold law, Permits to Children etc. for residence, Tram- Travelling and marriage according to Islamic Law. |
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000005940 |
11.02.1914 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The Magistrate (Dixon) ruled that the boys being no longer minors he had no jurisdiction under Act 2 of 1907. He advised a test case appeal. |
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000005941 |
23.02.1914 |
13137 |
WAGNER (Solicitor) |
13138 |
VYAS, J. P. |
2 |
As our clients are too poor to appeal to the Supreme Court, we propose doing nothing until Ismael is arrested When we shall appear to the Immigration Board. |
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000009543 |
25.02.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
7 |
No use your asking pardon and my pardoning you as you do not seem to improve. I would not dilate upon your duties as son and I myself would decide mine. Disregarding my wish you have spoiled your health. Chanchi cannot be with you if you want to study. I doubt your honesty and regard for us. and dis lisce your behaviour Ba is seriously ill and is reduced to a skeleton etc. |
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000005942 |
26.02.1914 |
13139 |
DEFENCE DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Smuts appreciates your motive and so will not enquire into the matter? Regarding interview he intends to await the commission's report before decision of legislation regarding Indians. |
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000005943 |
26.02.1914 |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10 |
(A letter brimming over with love for Gandhiji) Andrews thinks India to be the mother source or fountain of the spiritual wisdom of the world. Jesus even getting it from India. |
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000025535 |
27.02.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
8 |
Andrews and Pearson are good men Lis Benjamin is hopeless, insincere and creates complications by his behaviour, when I leave for India I shall have about 20 persons with me. I will come and see you. While in India I shall keep mum for one year as suggested by you. |
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000005944 |
27.02.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Steps are now being taken to submit their names for release to the Governor General for approval. |
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000032390 |
03.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00545 |
GANDHI, Jamnadas K. |
2 |
Ref. to illness of Jamnadas. Gandhiji's suggestions regarding diet, etc. His suggestions regarding cultivating good habits. e.g. not to take a sleep in the afternoon. Suggestions regarding use of headwear, footwear. Ref. to Miss Schleshin, Miss Marie, who may go to India. Ref. to Mr. Pollock, Mr. Rich and Mr. Kellenbech. Ref. to Manilal and his training. |
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000032169 |
03.03.1914 |
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000032168 |
03.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07059 |
JAMNADAS |
2 |
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000005945 |
04.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13136 |
ROBERTSON, Benjamin (Sir) |
2 |
Gandhi's elucidation of the points; (1) Immigration (2) Dealers' Licences (3) Transvaal Gold Law (4) Law 3 of 1885 (5) Education etc. |
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000005946 |
06.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13136 |
ROBERTSON, Benjamin (Sir) |
1 |
The highest court now declares illegitimate the children of de facto monogamous marriages. Such children and those of wives administratively admitted must be protected. |
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000005954 |
06.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13136 |
ROBERTSON, Benjamin (Sir) |
3 |
Gandhiji's suggestions. |
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000026462 |
11.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
5 |
Regular respirations, olive oil etc. will cure you of your cough. Do you sums and Sanskrit regularly. English can be improved by corresponding in that language. |
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000025864 |
13.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
5 |
I am using your letter with modification for the '"Indian Opinion"'. Convey my condolences to your father. My wife was unwell. Benjamin says the report will be satisfactory. Reprint of your lecture is in great demand. My elder brother died in India. |
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000005953 |
16.03.1914 |
13228 |
NATARAJAN (India Committee) |
13145 |
RESISTER |
1 |
Reuter gives forecast; (1) repeal 3 pound tax(2)Satisfactory marriage amendment Do not commit yourself before Indian committee's reply. Gokhale agrees |
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000005952 |
19.03.1914 |
13228 |
NATARAJAN (India Committee) |
13145 |
RESISTER |
2 |
(Indian) Committee (Bombay) agree legislation; recommended essential but wish no revival passive resistance unless the recommendations not legalised etc. |
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000026456 |
22.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
2 |
I wish you be a model of character to others and that by your exemplary conduct. See Harilal's letter. He has fallen but the fault is mine and not his. |
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000005947 |
24.03.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
You will be informed as to when the Government will publish a draft bill later on. It is being drafted now. You can go to Phoenix. |
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000005949 |
25.03.1914 |
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1 |
A Transvaal Muslim mass meeting condemned the recommendations regarding marriages, of the commission and informed the public that Gandhi and Polak have no right or authority to represent Muslim in (that) their concerns |
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000005948 |
27.03.1914 |
14134 |
MATHEW, M. (Magistrate) |
13091 |
GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu) |
1 |
The necessary authority for the issue of the Gun Powder has not been received yet. You will have a permit then. |
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000023823 |
27.03.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00412 |
SHRADDHANAND (Swami) |
3 |
Pays compliments for the help during the Civil Disobedience movement in South Africa Praises him and hopes to see the Gurukula etc. |
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000005951 |
27.03.1914 |
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1 |
Three Muslims visit the news paper office and refute the statement by Polak that Indians are satisfied with the commission's recommendations; especially regarding single marriage Gandhi and Polak do not represent us. |
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000005950 |
30.03.1914 |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8 |
Herewith Robertson Correspondence (5945 and 5946) Also cables from India and Natal Advertiser extract. How is Mrs. Gandhi's health? Write daily. |
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000005955 |
31.03.1914 |
02612 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Every one is very anxious that he should return. Maganbhai also should come now Jamnadas also for his marriage. |
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000025536 |
01.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
3 |
My wife is on deathbed. If you insist I shall go to India via England (to meet you) provided she improves or dies. While in India, rest assured I shall keep mum for one year except on South Africa question. |
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000026448 |
03.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
1 |
I approve of your new time tabe. Stick to it. Do not mind other' criticism Ba is getting a little better. |
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000005956 |
05.04.1914 |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10 |
(A letter of deep reverence and love for Gokhale. Eulogy for his love, self-sacrifice etc. Giving anecdotes of his bearing on them) |
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000005958 |
08.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
These have been asked for in the case of those educated Indians who were given temporary Certificate after 1911 and who settled. Why are they refused. |
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000005957 |
08.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
Past such marriages should legalised and future such should be recognised as legal. Railway Department should be asked to stop the deduction from the wages of labours of instalments in part payment of the 3 pound tax. |
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000005959 |
08.04.1914 |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8 |
"It is just as you feared, only worse" Extracts from 'Bengalee' 'Jam-e-Jamshed,'Times of India' etc. quoted to show that for the settlement the whole credit was given to Sir Robertson and Gandhi blamed for obstinacy |
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000005960 |
13.04.1914 |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12 |
(Another letter of Andrews to Gandhiji in which he opens the recesses of his heart to Gandhiji) "The call has come to follow Christ in this summons to Bolpur and I cannot past any fear of man in the place of that call" |
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000005962 |
15.04.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The question of issue is under consideration I am communicating with Mr. Chamney to grant extension of temporary permits. |
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000005961 |
16.04.1914 |
13151 |
LANE E. F. C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your letter is being passed to the Interior Dept. who will answer the question you raise. |
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000026449 |
17.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
3 |
It is quite proper that we eat, sleep etc. sitting on ground. Majority does that. I do not know why Ekadashi is selected for fasting but fasting once a fasting is good for body and mind. Do maintain regularity in everything. |
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000026450 |
20.04.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
4 |
Do see friends and do for them what you can. I cannot approve of your upto date fashionable dress. |
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000005963 |
30.04.1914 |
05312 |
MATHEW (Magistrate) |
13152 |
GOVINDAH, Rugoo |
1 |
The necessary authority for the issue of the powder has not arrived yet. |
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000005964 |
30.04.1914 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Judgement was reserved in the case. The appellant contended that class Legislation could not be brought by the back-door of regulations. |
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000005965 |
01.05.1914 |
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
2 |
A number of points jotted down by Gandhiji with regards to which settlement was to be made Definition of child other wives etc. |
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000005966 |
01.05.1914 |
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"BLANK" |
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1 |
The argument of Chinese inferiority to the whites is sheer hypocrisy. It is his superiority that necessitates protection from him |
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000005967 |
02.05.1914 |
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4 |
Krugersdorp vs. Hassan The Plaintiff sues for removal of the defendant from a location which the Plaintiff closes and costs of suit etc. Also relevant sections of Law. |
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000025537 |
06.05.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
5 |
My wife is better. I do wish to meet you. I can leave South Africa if and when the settlement is made effective by legislation. Otherwise the struggle may renewed. |
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000005968 |
06.05.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Matter being looked into at Pretoria. Individual cases of restricted immigrants should be reported at Pretoria, where I am sending your wire: |
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000005969 |
14.05.1914 |
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5 |
Mining Commissioner sues Ritch for permitting an Indian to occupy stands in Bocksburg unlawfully and for ejectment |
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000005970 |
19.05.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
Could I know for satisfying inquirers when Indian legislation likely (to) be introduced |
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000005971 |
20.05.1914 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Appointment could be made next week if desired by you Bill to be introduced week following |
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000005972 |
22.05.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
Reaching Cape Wednesday morning Hope (to) report myself then |
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000005974 |
22.05.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
Request favourable reply regarding photos. Indian getting aGitated If delay decision instruct issue temporary passes. |
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000005973 |
22.05.1914 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
(1) South Africa Born Indian to enter Cape. (2) Indentured Indian after 1895 (3) Free state (4) Marriages & (5) New entrants etc |
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000005975 |
02.06.1914 |
13153 |
INDIANS OF FICKSBURG |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Most anxious regarding traders' access to Free state. Petition received by Minister Strongly press our views Wire results. |
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000026459 |
04.06.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
2 |
Be careful for all that you do. Imbibe what is good in others and self introspecion. |
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000005977 |
04.06.1914 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
(1) Transvaal Gold Law has not been mentioned by commission. (2) 'Vested rights' should be protected (3) Plural wives of domiciled Indians should be admitted as such . (4) Indian marriage office should be allowed to 'illegal' plural unions. |
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000005976 |
04.06.1914 |
13153 |
INDIANS OF FICKSBURG |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The passes for it should be issued here: The present practice of issuing from Pretoria causes delay and so they are useless for business. |
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000023867 |
05.06.1914 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08270 |
GOKHALE (Prof.) |
2 |
Inquires of his informs about development and his programme. Feels everything come of well. |
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000005978 |
08.06.1914 |
13155 |
ANJUMAN ISLAM (Randeria) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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