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Correspondence : 1918 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000024285 |
01.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08323 |
MEHTA, Kunverji Vitthalbhai |
1 |
If one undertakes an activity which is not beyond his capacity many of the mental diseases can be cured. |
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000032405 |
01.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09734 |
GANDHI, Prabhudas |
1 |
Gandhiji explains to Prabhudas that importance should not be attached to his physical presence in the Ashram. Even without it, we should learn to live and live well. That is the ideal for which we have started living in the ashram. - Asks him to discuss and learn this from Chhaganlal and others. |
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000027708 |
11.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08597 |
BHAGWANJI |
1 |
I do not approve of the Kutch Kathiyawad association's activities. |
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000006401 |
13.01.1918 |
13308 |
SORABSHAH HARMASJI |
13309 |
"THE BRITON" |
1 |
An Ex-Deputy Collector learns that such inquiries (viz. of Kaira by Patel and Goculdas) will inflame 'Ryots' to disloyalty. |
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000026387 |
14.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08489 |
HAMMOND, E. L. L. |
1 |
let the agrarian situation ease and then I can consider your suggestions. |
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000006402 |
14.01.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
After hearing their heart-rending complaints 'Gandhiji advised them to stick to Hinduism as now are some Hindus who are ready to offer their lives for the removal of untouchability. |
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000025375 |
17.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08398 |
RAMBHAU |
1 |
You can give me the money when I come to Indore: |
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000006403 |
17.01.1918 |
08429 |
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I am directed to acknowledge your letter of 12-12-1917. a copy of the English Translation of the Resolutions. |
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000024518 |
21.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01401 |
TAGORE, Rabindranath |
2 |
Invites opinions on certain points in connections with accepting Hindi as the medium for interprovincial communication and higher studies. |
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000032891 |
21.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
The notes of lectures given in English need to be maintained. The idea of entrusting the work to Mathuradas is that he is honest and sincere in his work. He is devoted to me, and hence he will do his work with all sincerity. Also you will be spared of the botheration of translation work, so that you can devote your time to other work. Several articles from "Indian Opinion", my open letter of 1894 and 'Green Pamphlet' are worth republication. Some of the articles that I wrote in England are also equally important. Manilal or Harilal had preserved them. |
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000006332 |
23.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
2 |
The Professor's jail was properly celebrated (Kripalaniji?) The planters raise a big howl but I am watchful and at ease. |
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000009846 |
24.01.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6 |
Reply to the Government pres note in the matter of distress in Kheda district. Signed by gokuldas Parekh and V.J. Patel. |
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000006334 |
26.01.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
You can easily increase your collection "Indian Opinion" contains some of my very valuable articles. Open-letter (1894) & Green Pamphlet are the very essence of excellent books. Some articles are of historic value. |
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000009847 |
26.01.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6 |
As SN9846 (above) and signed by s. M.Patel, K.N.Desai and G.V.Mavalankar as the Secretaries of Gujarat Sabha. |
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000032406 |
10.02.1918 |
09033 |
PRATT, F. G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
In reply to Gandhiji's letter dated 7-2-1918, Pratt says that the cases of Revenue defaulters are being dealt with only in accordance with existing laws and rules. The said measurses cannot be described as extreme or windicive. - Refernce to circular issued by Mamlatdar of Kapadwanj. - Reference to Gandhiji's reported advice to cattle-owners not to sell milk to dairies. F. Pratt says that reports go to say that cattle-owners are being coerced not to sell milk to dairies. Gandhiji is requested to use his influence to stop this and to tell the cattle-owners that Gandhiji is opposed to such coercive methods. |
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000019991 |
10.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07099 |
DESAI, Harilal |
2 |
Solacing for his great loss advises not to revise the translation but to whole sale retranslate. |
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000027709 |
11.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08597 |
BHAGWANJI |
1 |
This proves that our actions are likely to be misunderstood. |
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000032333 |
12.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09250 |
PRATT |
1 |
Gandhiji rings to the notice of Mr. Pratt that the language used in Gujarati circular is highly unbecoming, undignified, offensive and could not be used about respectable persons. The collector may not have intended to do so. But the circular is open to grave objection. About dairy activity he says that milk supplied to the dairies is the milk that is taken away from the infants' months. He wanted to know if any coercion was used against the milk suppliers. As for the forfeiture (of land) notices, Gandhiji says that they are vindictive and should be withdrawn. |
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000006404 |
15.02.1918 |
11907 |
WEST, Albert Henry |
00899 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
1 |
If Bhavani Dayal has sent them to you after use in his Hindi Souvenir, please send me the following blocks |
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000032335 |
16.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09250 |
PRATT |
2 |
Gandhiji, in continuation of his letter dated 15-2-1918, says that he would not leave Gujarat till he completed the investigation about failure of crops in Kaira. He thinks that convincing proof has not been placed before Mr. Pratt to decide otherwise about collection of land revenue. Even though, M/S Parekh and Co. and Deodhar and Co. have not been able to stand the fire of cross examination, Gandhiji felt that the truth is on their side. There are some facts which we may not be able to prove. But there is a popular belief re:failure of crops which should be investigated. Gandhiji would like to do it, for it is a duty that he owes to the people of Kaira, to Gujarat Sabha (of which he was the President), and also to the Government Gandhiji says that he has no desire to produce a useless agitation. He expects that the collector of Kaira will give him all information and facilities to conduct the investigation. Also, Gandhiji will now attend the Governor's Durban, the invitation to attend which Gandhiji had previously declined because of his programme in Delhi. Gandhiji requests that collection of land revenue may be postponed at least till his investigation is over. |
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000032336 |
16.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09252 |
CRERAR, James (Sir) (HOME MEMBER) |
1 |
Gandhiji encloses a copy of his letter dated 16-2-1918 to Mr. Pratt. Gandhiji assures that he would try to stop the agitation if the investigation reveals that the popular feeling about failure of crops is wrong. But, at the same time, he feels that if public inquiry had been granted it would have put a stop to all agitation. He repeats his request that the collection of land revenue be postponed till his investigation is over. Also, he assures that he would not take any extreme step before seeking an interview to place his position before the Governor. |
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000032334 |
16.02.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
In reply to Gandhiji Mr. Pratt says that he saw no reason why the collection of land revenue be postponed, and so, no fresh order would be issued. Gandhiji was asked to contact the Collector, Mr. Ghosal, who would give all information and facilities for investigation. In the post-script, Mr. Pratt adds to say that Gandhiji's complaint about offensive, undignified language in the Gujarati circular does not hold any water. |
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000032337 |
19.02.1918 |
09253 |
GHOSAL, J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Ghosal, Collector of Kaira, writes to say that he would reach Kaira tonight and would be there for some days. He says that Gandhiji can meet him on any of the days. It would be better if Gandhiji informed him by wire about the day of the meeting. |
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000032407 |
21.02.1918 |
09034 |
DESAI, GOPALDAS V. |
09035 |
GUJARAT SABHA, Hon. Secretary |
2 |
Referring to the question of withholding payment of revenue assessment in cases where the crops have failed, Gopladas Desai says that such steps are unlawful and had advised the agriculturists' meeting at Ahmedabad not to have recourse to such extreme steps. According to him, the state is the owner of the land and the agriculturists have the right of occupancy only on the condition of regular payment of land revenue. The amount of land revenue is of the nature of rent and not of tax payment, and hence not dependent upon quality of crops or failure of crops. However, the collector would consider with sympathy if cases deserving of relief were brought to his notice. |
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000032338 |
21.02.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
09254 |
DEVDHAR, G. K. |
1 |
I am glad that you are in touch with the Collector of Kaira. Any proposal as a seqiel to your enquiries will receive careful consideration. I have not yet seen the report you have sent to the newspapers. |
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000032340 |
22.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
1 |
I went to Naika and Navagam. The crops have really failed. It is only four 'Annas'. The crops have been damaged by overflow of Khari canal. There have been three successive bad seasons. The neighbouring villages also have the same story to tell. But I have yet to investigate their claim. Notices of forfeiture of lands served on the farmers of Naika and Navagam be withdrawn. Condition in Daskroi be inquired into thoroughly. Can you furnish me with the names of persons by whom undue pressure has been alleged to have been exercised on persons supplying milk to the dairies ? |
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000032339 |
24.02.1918 |
09254 |
DEVDHAR, G. K. |
09250 |
PRATT |
2 |
Our report has appeared in the 'Times of India' of 23rd inst. Received your kind letter of 21st. I shall stay this side till 7th or 8th March, during which period I shall go to Poona and Ratnagiri for lectures. Mr. Thakkar will accompany Mr. Gandhi in his tours undertaken for purposes of investigation. From what we saw in the fields at Thasra, Dakor, Ajupura, Kapadwanj and Mahudha, the rabi crops have been poor, both in quality and quantity. I have to request you to reconsider the decision keeping in view the position of the small cultivators. |
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000032342 |
26.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
2 |
I am sending herewith a list of the names of villages where we have completed our investigation. Another list is being sent shortly. In all the villages the crops have been four 'annas' or under. I am told that some of the peasants have already paid the first installment under pressure: Some of them were pressurised to pay both the installments together. Many of them had to sell their cattle and or personal belongings. Moreover, the epidemic of plague also brought misery to the people. Many of the families have lost the earning members. In view of all these things, collection of revenue should be suspended. Some cases deserve complete remission. Felling of Mhowra trees may be stopped at least this year, being the year of scarcity. |
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000024595 |
26.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00713 |
BAJAJ, Jamnalal |
1 |
My hands are full with fights for labourers and that in Kheda. Sorry cannot come to Nagpur at present. |
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000032341 |
26.02.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Received your today's note. Mr. Ghosal will attend to it. I am leaving Ahmedabad tomorrow by 1 p.m. If you wish to see me in these matters again, it should be in the forenoon tomorrow. |
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000032344 |
28.02.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
1 |
In my talk with Mr. Pratt, I suggested that I should be allowed to accompany you in your tours of some of the villages. If I could do so, will you give me previous notice ? |
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000032343 |
28.02.1918 |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
According to your own earlier suggestion I went to Vadthal for assessing the situation personally. There, I can't quite agree with your findings. I find that crops have been 7.5 annas, while as you put it at 2.75 annas. In your own opinion, Kaira has been a rich tract and hence, your point regarding the selling of cattle etc. by farmers needs to be verified. About Mhowra trees, so far people were intrested in them because they yeilded liquor and not for food purposes. Mhowra trees fetch value as wood and also as building material. That matter is to come up for discussion before the Council. From 2nd to 4th March, I am in Nadiad and may see you on one of the days. |
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000032345 |
01.03.1918 |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Of course you are welcome to accompany me. But I have already finished Matar taluka which I wanted to do. I did Vadthal at your suggestion. Now, I may not do any more such inspection. I am going to Borsad on 6th March but there is very little of Rabi crop to be seen. |
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000032346 |
02.03.1918 |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I intend visiting some villages near Marida on Monday morning. |
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000011999 |
03.03.1918 |
02798 |
WEST (Mr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Explains the nature of the controversy between Manilal Gandhi and himself. |
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000029523 |
03.03.1918 |
08740 |
WEST, Albert Henry |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5 |
(1) Favouring I. O.'s Shifting to Town (Durban) to print job for substenance explans how impossible it is to run I. O. In phoenix or depend on agriculture or even close I.O. without which his (wests) ideal of bringing European & Indian nearer becomes impossible (2) Explains has countrovercy with Manilal re: I. O. management. |
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000006407 |
03.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
It shows that 50 percent increase in spinners' wages will mean only 4 percent rise in cost and weaving 4 annas (i.e. from Rs. 5/- to 4-12-0)less per loom. when the Agents have increased their commission; they should increase wages. |
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000006406 |
03.03.1918 |
14216 |
BANKER, Shankerlal G. & ANSUYABEN |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
23 |
Very valuable Handbill giving Gandhiji's views on modern civilization relation between labour and capital satyagraha etc. |
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000032347 |
06.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
1 |
In your Vadthal Annawari, it seems you have deducted the double crop area. If it is so, it is a mistake, Please enlighten, so that it will enable me to frame my full letter to you in the matter. |
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000032348 |
07.03.1918 |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
We calculate Annawari not by fields but for the whole village, which gives a view of the general situation of the village as a whole. If a farmer raises two crops in one and the same year, one Kharif and then Rabi, he is getting double benefit, without spending much for the second crop. Fieldwise calculations may lead to absurdities. If in this year the Kharif crop was bad because of excessive rain, it really helped in geting a good Rabi crop. |
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000025551 |
08.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
2 |
I have written to you regularly. Do send me copies of India. Mahadev Desai's ambition is to replace you. |
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000032350 |
10.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09255 |
GHOSAL, (Mr.) |
1 |
Gandhiji writes to say that a correspondent has sent from Borsad a printed from purported to bear admission regarding standing crops and an admission that the crop is enough to pay Government dues. The form is most unfair. I have to request you to withdraw the form. If however, it is insisted that the people should sign it, then most reluctantly I shall be obliged to advise them not to sign it. |
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000032351 |
10.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09252 |
CRERAR, James (Sir) (HOME MEMBER) |
2 |
Gandhiji encloses a copy of his letter addressed to Collector, Kaira District. He says he does not want to add to the anxieties of the Governor. Gandhiji refers to his visit to more than 30 villages and his observation that the crops have failed to a large extent. He says that if his request regarding suspension of land revenue is not accepted, he will be obliged to ask the cultivators not to pay and allow their belongings to be sold or confiscated by the authorities. He again requests for the acceptance of his request for postponement of collection of land revenue. |
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000024593 |
10.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00713 |
BAJAJ, Jamnalal |
1 |
You may attach my name to the library if you think proper. |
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000032352 |
11.03.1918 |
09256 |
GHOSAL, J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Mr. Ghosal, Collector of Kaira, says that the form which a cultivator is expected to sign will be to his own advantage. Regarding suspension or postponement of land revenue, he says that he has thoroughly examined the issue again and sees no reason to revise or alter his decision. By signing the form under reference, the cultivator himself would be saved from the embarassment. The form is intended to be an agreement between the cultivator and the Government which would do away with the necessity of coercive measures. Mr. Ghosal is surprised to learn that Gandhiji should have any objection against such an agreement. |
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000032353 |
12.03.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Pratt refers to two letters from Gandhiji. The letter marked 'personal' can be replied to at leisure: The other letter is about Kaira assessments. Mr. Pratt feels that there is an irreconcilable difference of opinion between the views of Mr. Ghosal and those of Gandhiji. Mr. Pratt feels that the cultivators should pay the Government dues likeful citizens. Refusal to pay would be termed as "Dandai" which word is used by Gujarati landlords for such behaviour. |
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000032354 |
13.03.1918 |
09252 |
CRERAR, James (Sir) (HOME MEMBER) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Crear acknowledges receipt of Gandhiji's letter dated 10th March and says that he would submit the same to the Governor at the earliest. |
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000006405 |
13.03.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
7 |
Very strong but polite letters of the Editor; and Memorandum complaining against mismanagement and delay in payment of salaries etc. |
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000032355 |
14.03.1918 |
09256 |
GHOSAL, J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
Mr. Ghosal says he would forward Gandhiji's letter dated 9th March. Referring to Para-6 of the said letter Mr. Ghosal offers the following remarks. (1) The anna valuation of Vadthal has been in accordance with the existing rules. (2) The ground on which suspension of collection is requested is based on two points : (a) Admitted partial failure of crops and (b) plague and high prices. Plague and high prices are outside the scope of ordinary rules and your request would be considered by the Government Regarding Daskroi villages, full consideration has been given to the cases of cultivators who tried to grow Rabi crops on flooded area and failed. People cand make use of Mhowra flowers till 16th of July. By then, there may be favourable monsoon which would generate profitable employment opportunities. The question of Mhowra Act is before the Council. |
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000032356 |
17.03.1918 |
09257 |
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY, Private Secretary |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
With ref. to the telegram dated 16th March, the Private Secretary to Government Of Bombay, says that the Government is kept informed of the conditions in Kaira and the Collector of Kaira and other revenue officials have been dealing with the problem in a just manner and with due consideration to the interests of the cultivators. |
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000032408 |
20.03.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09033 |
PRATT, F. G. |
1 |
Gandhiji refers to the reports he receives from several villages where Talati's were putting undue pressure on the villagers to pay the dues. People from Matar taluka want me to go there and want me to make some public pronouncement. I have carefully avoided making any such pronouncement. This is my final appeal to you to consider if you can order suspension of collection of second installmemnt. |
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000032357 |
20.03.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The concesssions already announced are sufficient and the Collector has issued final orders for collection of the demand so fixed. |
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000009848 |
22.03.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10 |
Gandhiji's lecture on 22-3-1918 before Kaira [Kheda] District farmers; at Nadiad. A copy of pledge form accompanies. |
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000005717 |
23.03.1918 |
02982 |
DAVE, JUGATRAM |
08417 |
PHADKE V. L. |
3 |
Enclose extracts from "Indian Opinion" to the effect that - The ownership passes from Gandhi to Phoenix. Tata's (Ratan Tata's) generosity saved us. Our chief object is to earn our bread by agriculture, and this paper, conducted to spread moral ideas. We do not mind decrease of subscribers |
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000006421 |
23.03.1918 |
00474 |
MEHTA, P. J. (Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
I propose to build a small house for my use when I visit you, otherwise for the Ashram use. Kaira satyagraha ended successfully. Very glad. |
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000009849 |
27.03.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
A pamphlet which explains duties and steps to be followed by the Kheda District Public. |
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000032409 |
28.03.1918 |
09033 |
PRATT, F. G. |
14125 |
SECRETARY [GUJARAT SABHA] |
1 |
F. Pratt, Commissioner of Northern Division, wants to know from the Secretary of Gujarat Sabha whether whatever activities Gandhiji is doing in Kaira district in regard to payment of land-revenue assessment is on the authority of the Gujarat Sabha or is he doing it on his own. - Reference to the first representation in the matter sent by the Secretary on January 11, 1918. |
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000032358 |
29.03.1918 |
09250 |
PRATT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Pratt says that he and Mr. Andrews had met the Governor and showed him the two letters. (Gandhiji's final letter to Mr. Pratt and Mr. Pratt's final letter to Gandhiji). Mr. Pratt says it is not fair for a man like Gandhiji to undertake activities greater and wider than he can properly should and control. Not fair to him and to the persons he is dealing with. Mr. Pratt would see Gandhiji when he would be back in Ahmedabad. |
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000026931 |
29.03.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
Speech of Gandhiji at the conference. |
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000032359 |
01.04.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09258 |
REID, Stanley |
1 |
Gandhiji writes to Mr. Stanley Reid asking for his active sympathy in the Kaira trouble. The Government may collect the tax through coercion. But it will not be a victory for the Government It will be a clear defeat. It will result into deep resentment. Gandhiji requests Mr. Reid to study the question and help the people. |
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000006408 |
01.04.1918 |
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J. B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
I will now do my duty by brother's widow and family and struggle to support them At first I had feared, I would be dragged in the world. |
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000009854 |
02.04.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Report dated 8-4-'28 if Gandhiji's speech at a meeting held at Limbadi on 2-4-'18 Concerning Kheda Satyagraha. |
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000009850 |
04.04.1918 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6 |
Reprint from "Hindusthan" daily. Speeches by V.J. Patel and others explaining why the Satyagraha course had adopted. Mrs. Tersis views. All India sympathy assured. |
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000009488 |
05.04.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09440 |
DESAI, Durgaben |
3 |
So, Bable has small pox. People fear it but if due care in taken there is no Cause for it (then he gives instructions about food and treatment).May I send Mahadev ? Difficulties are the test-stous for our faith in religion. |
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000009486 |
05.04.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09439 |
DESAI, Durgaben |
3 |
I have not forgotten you. If you do want Mahadev there, I shall send him soon but it will be grand if you Can bear separation. He is having greet experience. |
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000009487 |
05.04.1918 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09439 |
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