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000006257 |
03.01.1916 |
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Accounts of the receptions of Gandhiji and his speeches An appeal for Gokhale Fund Surat gave me 2 noted Satyagrahis His speech as President of Arya Samaj Annual Gathering " I have respect for the Samaj"(H = Hindustan) |
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000006248 |
09.01.1916 |
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Bitter complaints against the administration of law specially by the Acting Immigration Officer regarding exempted Educated Indians, Immigration wives, etc. (Address by chairman of British Indian Asso. Transvaal) |
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000006258 |
10.01.1916 |
00730 |
RUSTOMJEE, Parsee |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Please see to my son's weeding as a father would. Invite persons of all faiths at the wedding feast I paid for Volunteers' dinner etc. The fund should be spent here You should not have it to Mr. Petit. |
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000006259 |
12.01.1916 |
12929 |
CACHALIA |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
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Herewith resolutions of an Indian meeting We will not embarrass Government with further demands owing to the war; but we want to see the 1914 settlement fully carried out |
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000006260 |
12.01.1916 |
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Report of the above meeting (6259) as also of a counter-meeting under Hamidia Islamic Society, disowning the above swearing loyalty etc. |
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000006261 |
15.01.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your letter giving cover to a hundi for Rs. 700 Kindly collected by you from Wardha for Gokhale Memorial Fund. |
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000006262 |
16.01.1916 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07417 |
SCHIFF, Leonard N. |
2 |
How could you believe I could utter such nonsense? Natarajan (Editor of "Social-Reformer" Bombay) apologised for publishing it. I have taken no vow about anger. Reference to Polak's splendid work |
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000006263 |
17.01.1916 |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
The Minister ( Interior Dept.) wants particulars regarding the constitution and member and composition of members before he can decide upon receiving a deputation. |
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000006264 |
20.01.1916 |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
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Since its inception in 1902 you are the first to question its composition Government always recognised us. Then follows a list of points ( A good summary of points at issue) |
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000006265 |
23.01.1916 |
14165 |
POLAK, H.S.L. (Mr. and Mrs.) |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
11 |
Bitterly complaining against Gandhiji's "intolerable silence" Ritch's quaint methods of as a lawyer Beseeching Gandhiji's advice regarding their stay in South Africa. |
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000016291 |
24.01.1916 |
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Last will and testament of Budree Aheer residing at Jacob's in Durban. |
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000006267 |
27.01.1916 |
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A meeting of Cawnpore Ladies protesting against the system "Which dishonours womanhood and is admittedly pernicious and degrading." |
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000006266 |
29.01.1916 |
14164 |
CHIEF KARBHARI LIMDI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
(Gandhiji's collections at Limdi) Herewith Hundies for Rs.. 1285-12-0; which please acknowledge. |
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000006268 |
31.01.1916 |
13261 |
SRINIVASAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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Please furnish me with full and correct information regarding South Africa Indian woes to silence critics. Please come here to unveil the photograph |
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000006271 |
07.02.1916 |
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Mr. Gandhi 'an absolute child in politics' said something regarding revolutionaries which he did not mean Mrs. Besant intervened for order Gandhiji proceeded and princes left the meeting Malaviya apologised for Gandhiji (L =The Leader) |
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000006270 |
07.02.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
If you intend to send any more money, please let me know so that I can obtain the necessary sanction |
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000006272 |
10.02.1916 |
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Gandhiji refused to withdraw a word 'But for Mrs. Besant's hasty interruption nothing would have happened and my meaning made clear fully (N.I.= New India B.C.== Bombay Chronicle) |
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000006120 |
13.02.1916 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13199 |
LAZARUS |
5 |
If the Government of South Africa does not observe the spirit of the Indian Relief Act; We have passive resistance ; as a sure remedy cricket etc. are not necessary, for us Indians. "A sound body " is that which do the will of the owner |
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000006295 |
13.02.1916 |
02404 |
VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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Request from various towns and persons to visit their places and institution and to deliver speeches during Gandhiji's proposed South India Tour. Letters from K. Venkatappiyya, Hanumath Rao etc. |
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00006295A |
13.02.1916 |
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Malaviyaji has apoligised Even "Sandesh" does not arrest that the raw was due to me. Princes were too far from me to hear me etc. |
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00006295B |
14.02.1916 |
00899 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
02612 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
4 |
Opinion here decidedely favours Bapuji (i.e. Gandhiji) Read Indu-Prakash India will now begin to know whoBapu really is. |
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000006280 |
14.02.1916 |
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(1) In religion it means no proselytisation and adherence to one's own creed (2) Politics; Helping Panchayats and Vernaculars (3) village industries (H.P. = Hindu Patriot) |
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00006295C |
14.02.1916 |
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He said his reference to the incident was not due to missionary influence. Mrs. Besant's note. Then why he broke his silence if inexplicable. |
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000006273 |
15.02.1916 |
14214 |
AMRITLAL DALPATBHAI (Sheth) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Rs 175-4-0 were collected when you came here (Wadhawan camp) and Rs. 150/- are realised by now sending a hundi to Bombay for Rs. 150/- |
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000006275 |
16.02.1916 |
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Gandhiji is a Saint only less revered that Dadabhai Naoroji. Mrs, Besant says she feared Gandhi's safety; But it is strange that she should be nervous. |
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000006274 |
16.02.1916 |
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Condemnation of princes Mrs. Besant might (have) well have allowed Gandhiji to finish his speech. We hope she will explain her attitude (s. J. == Sind Journal) |
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000006278 |
16.02.1916 |
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Full Text of a forceful sincere speech which lays the greatest emphasis on character and religion, which should be the basis for politics. |
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006294A/B |
17.02.1916 |
01314 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI, C. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
I am very much pleased that you are in sympathy. Herewith some papers on it Government is against the movement. |
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006294A-B |
17.02.1916 |
01314 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI, C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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I am very much pleased thet you are in sympathy. Herewith some papers on it. Government is aginst the movement |
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000006276 |
18.02.1916 |
00775 |
BESANT, Annie (Mrs.) |
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In a lecture on 'Students and Politics' she would follow Gandhiji and call it a passing wave She had great respect for Gandhiji She has already explained herself(N.I. ==New India) |
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000006277 |
18.02.1916 |
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(Translation of SN 6278 Benares incidents Gandhiji calls a passing wave) (H.== Hindusthan |
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000006279 |
21.02.1916 |
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Details about the incident and a strong leader fully supporting Gandhiji. Malaviyaji wired that he did not apologise Mrs. Besant exposed |
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000006282 |
22.02.1916 |
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He draws attention to the exploitation of Indian under false swadeshi When we buys things made in India by foreign companies like Buckingham mills Urge to use hand-made cloth. |
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000006285 |
22.02.1916 |
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000006281 |
22.02.1916 |
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000006286 |
22.02.1916 |
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000006283 |
22.02.1916 |
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Under H. A. Wadia's presidentship, Gandhiji spoke on Gokhale emphasising his zeal industry his skill and at the back of them all his spirituality (J.P. =Jayan Prakash) |
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000006284 |
22.02.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your letter giving cover to 2 hundies for Rs. 975-12-5 and Rs.150/- being subscriptions of Vankaner and Wadhawan camp. |
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000006287 |
26.02.1916 |
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Honourable Mr. Bhurgri presiding Sir G.H. Hidayatullah read an address to which Gandhiji replied emphasising self-help (swadeshi) self-improvement (Gandhiji was the only speaker in Hindustani) |
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000006288 |
28.02.1916 |
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Another report of 6287 "We must grow into self-Government by fearlessness etc. |
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000006292 |
29.02.1916 |
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Much better report of above SN6291 meeting Gokhaleji's spirituality emphasised |
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000006293 |
29.02.1916 |
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000006291 |
29.02.1916 |
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Speaking in Hindi he said that the country would rise if every one did his duty; Not for fame or pride but for service one should be a leader. Appeal for funds for "Servants of India" |
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000006290 |
29.02.1916 |
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It is against Hinduism Conscientious Objectors should not be forced I should advise them SATYAGRAHA.(s. V. = Sanj Vartman) |
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000006289 |
29.02.1916 |
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He asks us to deserve self-Government and pleads for the depressed classes. If one Gandhi could show such superb force, can we not succeed etc. (I.P. = Indian Patriot) |
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000006298 |
01.03.1916 |
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A long detailed account of Gandhiji's reception and his speeches at Hyderabad (Sind) Text of the address and report of his reply. and his speech on vaccination Also a brief report of his stay at Karachi. |
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000006297 |
01.03.1916 |
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Very enthusiastic eulogy of the 'the Sage' with an appeal to follow his precept and practise of simplicity self-sacrifice etc. (s. J. =Sind Journal") |
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000006296 |
01.03.1916 |
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Gandhiji's very powerful plea for its immediate abolition as it leads to the moral degradation of labours and of the Nation. |
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000006300 |
03.03.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Do you intend to send any more money as the balance shown (pound 15723) is not equivalent to the amount Rs. 214999 sent? |
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000006299 |
05.03.1916 |
13266 |
MEHTA, PRABHASHABKAR V. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
We have collected Rs. 600/- a small amount but we have done our best Our hearts are with Gokhale. |
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000006301 |
11.03.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Thanks for Hundies for Rs. 105/- and Rs. 124-5-4- (being second instalment from Gondal) Rs. 105/- from Sind. |
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000006302 |
13.03.1916 |
13267 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja (Miss) |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
A very loving and sincere adieu by Miss Schlesin who complains against Gandhiji's silence. Also a wire wishing bon Voyage |
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000006304 |
15.03.1916 |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
1 |
Raghunath should apply fro D.I 19 (....) and make statement giving details of family etc. |
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000006303 |
15.03.1916 |
13268 |
MENON, Kesava |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Wire convenience visit Calicut Malabar When coming Coonur (*On the back there is a note by Gandhi Maganlal- I am informing him that you are at Hardwar) |
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000006305 |
16.03.1916 |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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Herewith a draft copy of Rules And Regulations (of the Imperial Indian Citizenship Asso.) Please suggest alterations if necessary Enclosures; Rules and Gandhiji's suggested alterations in the first 4 clauses |
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000006306 |
30.03.1916 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
00414 |
PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji) |
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Herewith a list of persons who have to be helped from the passive resistance fund The names are to be kept confidential. Only Gokhale knew them. |
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000006309 |
31.03.1916 |
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A remarkable speech Infatuation for the body must cease when through it the soul does not progress Be fearless and you will get Swaraj. |
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000006308 |
31.03.1916 |
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All Communities joined in it. Gandhiji said that Gujaraties welcomed him everywhere They should do honest business and not be loot people. They have spread all over India and beyond. |
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000006307 |
31.03.1916 |
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Statement of account from June 5, 1914 to March 31 1916; and balance sheet on March 31, 1916 Balance 3 pound0/- |
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000006310 |
10.04.1916 |
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A money order receipt for Rs. 15/- signed by Aiyammal (Soorjoo's widow) being the monthly aid given to her; from P.R. Fund |
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000006253 |
20.04.1916 |
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Gandhiji's thoughts on Govind Apaji Patil's early death. "We are very careless of our health, eat unhealthy food and take no exercise" etc. |
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000006311 |
29.04.1916 |
14167 |
SUBARAO, R.B. |
14168 |
GANDHI, M.K. & Kasturba |
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Invitation to Gandhiji and Kasturba to visit Mangalore ; please include Mangalore Mahila Sabha. Student's Brotherhood and Depressed classes Mission joined in the invitation |
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000006312 |
01.05.1916 |
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Gandhiji seconded a resolution to establish unity between Moderates and Nationalist Tilak proposed it. Gandhiji trusted all will work selflessly I hope the money given to me is earned by honest means *(Date fixed with reference to PRAJABANDHU dated 7-5-1916 page 19. |
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000029527 |
01.06.1916 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
08740 |
WEST, Albert Henry |
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(1) re: adjument of some pending I.O. account (2) Suggest writting a weekly or fortnightly letter giving S. Africa news for young India. (3) Gives Indian Political scence & informs G's leading a non-cooperation movement for Muslim cause (Khilafat) |
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000006314 |
04.06.1916 |
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Gandhiji's speech at the conference He upheld caste system, specially 'Varna' but condemned untouchability as the cancer of India |
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000006317 |
30.06.1916 |
13270 |
LAWRENCE W. S. |
14169 |
WEST, Albert Henry & GANDHI, M.K. |
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The Method of book-keeping was too complicated for any intelligible information, but the entries have honestly made |
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000006316 |
30.06.1916 |
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Passive resistance Fund Accounts statement of Income and expense. Balance sheets of South Africa Passive Resistance Fund and Phoenix settlement; and of Phoenix business account. |
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000026465 |
03.07.1916 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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GANDHI, Manilal |
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Be brave. To avoid mosquito bites have a thin cover on body and rub kerosene on face. |
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000028198 |
16.07.1916 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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MOHAN |
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000006318 |
27.07.1916 |
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Principally it was to find out the right principle of, living but we put forth the secondary object i.e. removal of grievances Then begins an account of struggle; |
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01.08.1916 |
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