000007022

01.01.1920

00663

MATHEW K. T.

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

I am impelled by love of country and Jesus Christ to offer my services. Will you or C.F. Andrews lead me ?

000007023

02.01.1920

00664

AJIT PRASAD D.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Arrange for release of Arjunlal Sethi and Brahmachari Bhagwandin - the only two Jain Political Prisoners in India.

000007041

02.01.1920

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6

Agenda of a Meeting on 2nd January. List of members and office-bearers of All India Congress Committee.

000007024

02.01.1920

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18

Wires to Gandhiji to go to Jamalpur [Bengal] and settle the strike of 16000 workers. Gandhiji's letter to Hasan Imam to help them. Statement of their demands which "seen reasonable" to Gandhiji. Government apathetic. [Enclosed report rejected]

000007025

03.01.1920

00665

SHARMA, GOKULCHANDRE

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Sending by post two copies of "Gandhi Gaurava" [- a book on Gandhiji] I beg to be excused for its blemishes and request you to give your approval [Anumati]

00007128C

04.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00609

REGISTRAR, HIGH COURT

2

Please extend the date of hearing. I do not want to engage counsel. Please do not make public the date of hearing etc.

000007026

04.01.1920

00666

NATTAMAL [DRAWING MASTER,GPVT.]

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Please let me know the terms for presentation, [for prize] of the wheel. How I to do in person ? Where ?

000007028

04.01.1920

00643

FRASER, A. G.

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Thanks for replying even during the pressure of the Congress Ludhiana. People will send you the poster. The Tomb is a tiny spot.

00007027B

04.01.1920

00730

RUSTOMJEE, Parsee

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GANDHI, M. K.

5

Please get my accounts cleared. I shall donate for any charity you suggest. I think of the cLosing of my business etc.

000007029

05.01.1920

00668

DEVI DAYAL SECY DIST

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Marsden refused interview. Wired His Honour praying regarding mission disturbance compensation indirect tax. Do needful.

000007031

05.01.1920

00670

GILLESPIE, S. [MISSON HOUSE]

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GANDHI, M. K.

7

The Christian Mission has settled some [famine-stricken] here and given them lands etc. But they are in debt of Rs.920/- Will you contribute to pay it off ?

00007393E

05.01.1920

00633

GANDHI, Harilal

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Receive two persons from British Fuiana reaching Ahmedabad.

000007030

05.01.1920

09858

DEO, SHANKER RAO

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Khshire [of Champaran] and myself pulled the chain and were forced down on plat form. A suit is filed against us. Please advise us.

000007032

06.01.1920

00671

MEHTA, Jamnadas Madhavji

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Will you open a Swadeshi store in Dahanu and oblige us ? Dahanu is a port [in Bombay Presidency], and so a business centre:

000007033

06.01.1920

00672

FAZAL DIN

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Herewith the pamphlet for your study. Being a leader your opinion will help in getting the suggestion carried out.

000007035

07.01.1920

00674

SHARAD C. [SECY., HOME RULE]

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

As promised by you, favour us by your presence. The best occasion is the political conference; when Muslims also can see you.

000007034

07.01.1920

00673

AIYER, C. P. Ramaswami

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Your sobering influence saved Congress from being irresponsible. A spirit of Ravdyism as in U.S. A. [United States of America] is growing.

000007038

08.01.1920

00678

CHARANJI LAL

00680

GHOSE, Rash Behari

3

Will you contribute for such ? - as you have given 11 lakhs for Technical Institute ? Copy to Gandhiji appealing to start such Institutes.

000007037

08.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00577

CHATFIELD, G. E. (Collector, Ahmedabad)

2

Please grant permission to build it as applied for by Maganlal Gandhi. It is for purely agricultural purpose only that we have cattle [Ashram had Buffaloes also at the time].

000007036

08.01.1920

00675

BROWN, Edith, WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN

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GANDHI, M. K.

5

As the map shows we do not want to buy the Mosque, the tomb is utterly neglected. I shall be glad if anything can be done to stop the prosecution by Government for raising false agitation.

00007393F

08.01.1920

09337

BARNES

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Deputation from Fiji anxious to meet you,where to meet?

00007037A

08.01.1920

00527

COLLECTOR

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

To construct suc farm buildings no permission is necessary.

000007042

09.01.1920

00683

MISRA, Gokaran Nath

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GANDHI, M. K.

26

enclosing Full Text of the resolutions including the resolution on Reforms with the defeated amendments also [Printed copies also].

000007040

09.01.1920

00682

LUTCHMAYA

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GANDHI, M. K.

17

Two letters of Lutchmaya to Gandhiji, one to Lutchmaya from Wilberforce, Two articles by Lutchmaya to show how European Planters exploit Indian small Planters of cane and kill co-operative movement there:

000007039

09.01.1920

00681

GURUKUL GUJARANWALA

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

You are a high soul, so please explain how you, a "Satyagrahi" can enter politics where leaders are irreligious - specially here: [Reference to Labh Singh as a good man].

000007091

10.01.1920

00726

SHARMA, Harihar

00727

GANDHI, Devdas

1

Tamil Province Congress Committee has sanctioned Rs.2000/- for the purpose as per your instructions. Please therefore, remit the amount.

000007090

10.01.1920

00725

GANDHI, Harilal M.?

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GANDHI, M. K.

18

Evidently an able defence by Gandhi Harilal regarding the charges by his Maternal Uncle. Though in debt of Rs.6000 /- the loan was sanctioned by the Uncle. Pragji's letter showing his distress and charging Harilal with bringing him in trouble.

000007092

10.01.1920

00728

FOOL HEAD,CACKLING GREESE AS

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Your Bolshevik friends will give us funds for travelling for self-glorification. You silly idiot! silly blight ! etc.

00007393G

10.01.1920

09335

NUNAN, J. (Dr.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Patrika now admits the attack as baseless . Reply enclosed.

00007393H

10.01.1920

09338

BRITISH GUIANA DEPUTATION

02690

EDITORS

7

Draft of a reply to the patriks. There is no indenture system; scheme is nothing but a free colonization,we do represent British Guiana Indians etc.

000007043

11.01.1920

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32

Six Letters from Dr. Savarkar to Gandhiji asking Gandhiji's advice to secure release: one from Bhat [Assistant editor, Maratha] to Kaka Saheb Kalelkar, one Gandhiji's letter to Dr. Savarkar. Two Petitions to the Governor. One Ganesh Damodar Savarkar promise to work the reforms. Synopsis of the career of both.

000007045

12.01.1920

00684

MISTRI, J. G.

00530

NAVAJIVAN

2

Gandhiji's offer of prizes is very laudable. I propose to make one Charka. Then foolish arguments against power-machines.

000007047

12.01.1920

00687

MANILAL M.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Rs.100/- for Mrs. Bhai Permanand Rs.50/- for the saviour of Miss Sherwood's life. Rs.50/- for Punjab Relief of in any way you like.

000007046

12.01.1920

00685

DAYALJI NANUBHAI

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

All arrangements have been made for Jawaharlal Nehru's comfortable stay. The bearer's brother and other boys were fined. What should to do ?

000007089

12.01.1920

00724

GANDHI, VIRJILAL A

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GANDHI, M. K.

5

I have myself suggested only Rs.60/- and free quarters, as my salary. I will somehow manage in it. I will join by 31st January.

000007044

12.01.1920

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66

Correspondence between Sheth Mangaldas, Gandhiji and Sheth Ambalal Sarabhai and Collector and Commissioner. Mangaldas charges Gandhiji with obstinacy and Ambalal with under-hand methods: Beginning of the method of arbitration System.

000007051

13.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00690

LUCHMAYA

1

I have read your letter and literature: I shall see you on, but I cannot give much time being too busy. so come ready.

000007053

13.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00692

BARNES, George (Sir) [Commerce Member]

3

The right of Indians to hold property by forming corporations should be maintained. Municipal powers should not be extended till Indian tights are safeguarded please send me something on East Africa as you did on South Africa.

000007050

13.01.1920

00689

TRIVEDI, DEOSHANKAR J.

00530

NAVAJIVAN

2

There being only one ticket-window, there is great rush, at Ahmedabad. No lights in the train leaving Ahmedabad at 6 A.M. etc.

000007048

13.01.1920

00166

TIMES OF INDIA

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

1

Much obliged for pointing out the serious inaccuracy in our report. My sincere regrets. It will be corrected on January 14th.

00007034A

13.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00673

AIYER, C. P. Ramaswami

1

The resolution was a comprimise and so cannot satisfy all parties

000007049

13.01.1920

00688

LARKHANA RECEPTION COMMITTEE

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Earnestly request your presence. Pray wire consent because holding (up) invitations. - P.T.S.

000007027

13.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01832

WEST, Ada (Devi) (Miss)

4

A restrained unmarried life is superior to a married one. One need not change one's faith to appreciate the beauties of another faith.

000007052

13.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05484

PETERSEN, Anne Marie (Miss)

3

Miss Faering may freely stay at yours during Christmas [Xmas}. I have a fine perception of the truth of Hinduism, which is that I should wish others to be best specimens of their own faith and not be Hindus.

000026392

14.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

2

It is postponed. Can you come now. There is ample time.

000007054

14.01.1920

00693

ANANTRAM KHEMCHAND

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

There is great tension here regarding the road that a Hindu procession should pass through. Please do come before things get out of hand.

000007055

14.01.1920

00694

RAM BIHARILAL [SANSKRIT-PROF.]

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GANDHI, M. K.

8

Only a universally accepted aspects of religion, i.e. the eight-told way of "Yoga" be emphasised and preached by a society newly founded.

00007125D

15.01.1920

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09324

FRANCH (Mr.) PUNJAB GOVT.CAMP

2

Men were subjected to inhuman treatment and women were molested. Please inquire:

000007057

15.01.1920

00695

MARWADI, SAMANT C/O-SERVANTS O

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

7

Some of the yarn I sent to Lathi was stolen. New taxes have been imposed on Weavers at Lathi after we sent our yarn there . Other merchant pay higher rate and so none except. Ramji weave our yarn.

000007059

15.01.1920

00696

META. B. A.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

British Zilla is happy. It can even demand Chelmsford's dismissal. Here, in Kathiawar. People are in jail without warrants etc.

00007125C

15.01.1920

09323

SINGH KISHAN

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please get remittance of the fine imposed of my son; and his school Leaving Certificate.

000007056

15.01.1920

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9

Gandhiji's award as sole arbitrator in the case and correspondence connected with it. Captain AzAmtussalaamla to pay Rs.8000/- [Between AzAmtussalaamla and Gandhiji & Devidas Solicitors].

000007058

15.01.1920

13802

WINTERBOTTOM, Florence (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Two cordial letters of Miss F. Winterbottom, who cherishes the same ideals as Gandhiji, but who, as he says, cannot put them into practices. Nice letters.

000007060

16.01.1920

00697

GRIJKISHORE BABU

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

18

Vidyanandji has unnecessarily raised this row under your name. Durbhanga Tenants are happier than all their neighbours. Darbhanga is within his rights in his demand of 25% from buyer of lands.

00007027C

17.01.1920

11891

PETIT, J.B. IMPERIAL INDIAN CIT

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Agenda to consider proposals regarding Indians overseas;and amendments in the constitution [Agenda of managing Committee of the Association].

000007061

17.01.1920

00488

VYAS, Manilal Jadavji

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

I am going to Karachi on 22nd. I pray for your blessings. Second Letter. I reached Karachi on 26th. I am told I am now to be permitted - that leaves the meaning of foreigner unsettled.

000007072

18.01.1920

00706

ADAJANIA, Sorabji (Mrs.)