000007425

01.01.1921

00975

PRO BONO PUBLICO

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GANDHI, M. K.

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"Your diabolical and Satanic Highness, Prince of diars, Seven prostitutes and Seven Fathers, Father of 1000 bastards" etc.

000007427

01.01.1921

00976

BURNE, H.S.'D'

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GANDHI, M. K.

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The English oppressed us for centuries, but we never gave in. I hate the English. You have my best wishes. Can I be of any help ?

000007426

01.01.1921

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I1) Allotment of Rs.12000/- for maintenance of All India Congress Committee Office to different provinces; (2) To take steps to meet Government exchange policy etc.

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01.01.1921

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(1) State areas to be assigned to contiguous provinces. (2) Number of All India Congress Committee members of each province fixed. (3) British Committee wound up etc.

000007430

02.01.1921

00979

HOME RULE LEAGUE

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GANDHI, M. K.

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Our Village Home Rule League [Village Shegam] has given to Jambusar Home Rule League Rs. 15/- which it says it has sent to Bombay Home Rule League; but has not received receipt. Please inquire:

000007431

03.01.1921

00980

SARVAHITKARINI SABHA

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We will arrange our District Conference on the date and month suitable to you. But do come Last year also we had sent our man to fetch you.

000007428

03.01.1921

00977

CHESTOIRE (?) PRINCIPAL (?)

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GANDHI, M. K.

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I cannot possibly endorse your Non-Co-operation Movement; but since Your life bears witness to Love and discards hate. I feel we must be friends.

000007429

03.01.1921

00978

SHARMA, Gangaram

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GANDHI, M. K.

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The letter chalks out programme for Gandhiji's visit to Rupar. "Kindly visit Rupar during the Educational Conference." etc.

000007432

04.01.1921

00981

BRELVI, S.A. [EDITOR]

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GANDHI, Devdas

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"You are going on splendidly". I admire your brave manner in conducting "The Independent" Mahadev bhai's Spirit cannot break by ill-treatment.

000007433

04.01.1921

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BHAGVANDAS, Babu

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GANDHI, M. K.

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A pamphlet explaining "swaraj". The Copy is presented to Gandhiji "in admiration of his noble efforts to spiritualise politics".

000010241

04.01.1921

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

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PARIKH, Narahari D.

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Written setting before the corpse of one of his few dearest brethren Yadwadkar Patvardhan, hickhanded?? 'Sarkar' to achieve the right of whose pure love he has been praying all the while. Introduces Khandubhai, son-in-law of his consin. named Bhikhabhai.

000007435

05.01.1921

00985

THIKKANNA P. S.

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GANDHI, M. K.

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Herewith my Scheme to win Swaraj. I offer myself as a whole-time Volunteer, Gandhiji's reply: I don't believe in secrecy.

000007436

05.01.1921

00986

SHIVRAM [SONS]

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

We had a ginning factory at Anand on permanently leased land for one year. Default Case ousted and an English Company will occupy it.

000007437

12.01.1921

00988

DHOKE C.R. SECRETARY OF N.C.O.

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GANDHI, M. K.

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Four of us require Rs.450 per month in all. I will work free. Also an outline of the work they do and (I) will do. A sixth lawyer will [N.C.O] non-co-operate on condition that he should be given Rs.100/- per month.

000007438

13.01.1921

00989

BANNERJEE, Devendranath (OXFORD)

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GANDHI, M. K.

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"India is heading towards anarchy under Ali-Brothers and Gandhiji" He makes us appear as peevish children.

000007439

15.01.1921

00990

NAOROJI, PERIN A. D.

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Obstacles are more than imagined. I hope to do your "Darshan", when you come here: Wish you all success in Your glorious work. [Perin : Granddaughter of Dadabhai Naoroji].

000007447

16.01.1921

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(1) Article admitting seriousness of "Gandhi boycott" but predicting its failure due to India's heterogeneity. (2) A reply condemning British Rule and upholding Gandhiji as a moral apostle. "D.N." Detroit News " [An U.S. A.paper].

000022570

19.01.1921

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GANDHI, M. K.

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ANDREWS, C. F.

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Does not think Lalchand is fit (for the job)

000007441

19.01.1921

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GANDHI, M. K.

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GANGA RAMJI

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Lajpat Rai's remarks testifying to the reliability, Lala Dunichand and Lala Ram Prasad who both charge Ganga Ramji with misappropriation. Gandhiji's own draft of letter to Ganga Ramji summarising charges against him.

000007443

21.01.1921

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Fazlut-Haq will move for a committee to inquire into lawlessness in Calcutta Resolution for release of prisoners etc.

000007440

24.01.1921

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NEHRU, Shamlal

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Mass meeting Arrah 25th request release Shahbad rioters come (to) strengthen Hindu-Muslim Unity. Non-attendance will disappoint [Gandhiji : Impossible leave Punjab my apologies].

000007442

26.01.1921

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GANDHI, M. K.

00993

LEVENTUS, (Mr.)

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If the preamble states facts, then the Congress Resolution is morally sound. But prepare a case against the resolution for the Congress Sub-Committee to prove its immorality.

000007451

27.01.1921

00997

BHAVNAGARI, FIROJSHA S.

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GANDHI, Jamnadas K.

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To define ahimsa[non-violence] is impossible like the definition of "soul". It is our "swarup" our "Swadharma". We cannot lower the ideal to justify our weakness. [Swarup = One's own form, Swadharma = One's own duty]

000007445

27.01.1921

00994

MEHTA, JAYASHANKAR B.

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GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

Now that I am here I entrust Shantilal to your care: Please see that he is not uneasy. My obeisances to Mahatmaji and Kasturba.

000007450

27.01.1921

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

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PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji)

1

Thanks for your note. As I wrote from memory, I had thought the note was Rs.2000/- Send Rs.500/-, out of Rs.1000 note. [Draft by Gandhiji]

000007448

27.01.1921

09303

DWIBEDI, R.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Out of Rustomji's donation of Rs.40,000/- please give me 10,000/- to build a National School Building. I have established a Sanskrit Path Shala.

000007449

27.01.1921

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"Let Gandhiji be stripped and Oil put on him" that will stop [N.C.O.] non-co-operation movement. There is no country where vilification of Government has gone to such an extent as in India. She is helpless without Britain aid.

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27.01.1921

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If you [merchants] and farmers back Swaraj is ours within 9 months. boycott foreign Cloth. Save the Cows by backing Khilafat. Deal in Khadi etc.

000007446

28.01.1921

00847

KELKAR, N. C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Please let me know as to how to finance village volunteer work and [N.C.O.]Non-Co-operated pleaders. An 'Adhikarpatra' should be given to volunteers.

000022571

29.01.1921

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GANDHI, M. K.

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ANDREWS, C. F.

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A true Hindu is impatient to eradicate the evil becuase he is affected and afflicted but has to be patient because he is sinner. In the language of the Jallianwala Bag tragedy 'G' has to deal with Hindu Dyers. 'G' feels that the problem of removing untouchability is bigger than that of giving Swaraj but the former can be tacked easily if the latter is solved Gandhi makes it clear that he opposed untouchability even before he know anything about Christian religion and that therefore in his fight he is not inflnenced by Christians as alleged. Gandhi feels the same about sacrifice of goats to goodesses even more because they are dumb.

000007453

31.01.1921

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Give detailed instructions regarding enrolling of Village workers; suggests to studies for non-co-operated (N.C.O.) students, etc.

000007458

01.02.1921

01002

MITTER, N. B.

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

5

Had the Government not played into the hands of Europeans, the riots would never have occurred. Europeans are infuriated against Indians, who are returning to India out of fear. Dr. Manilal is not a good leader of men.[Forwarded to Gandhiji with a note by C.F. Andrews that 1/2 Indians are returning to India].

000007457

01.02.1921

01001

LAL, Sitaram

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

I was a 2nd year student in the city College here: but in pursuance of your order I have left it. What is your next order ?

000007454

01.02.1921

00379

VICEROY, P.S. to

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

I will lay it before the Duke and will confess to feeling pleased that you have not altogether forgotten "Old times".

000007455

02.02.1921

00998

KALLENBACH, Hermann

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GANDHI [UPPER HOUSE]

6

"You have spoiled my life by giving me real friendship. I feel like an abandoned dog". Your son is growing. "Indian Opinion" is progressing under despite the troubles inflicted by Parsee Rustomjee and (Mr.) West on Gandhi Manilal unjustly.

000007456

02.02.1921

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MEHTA, P. J. (Pranjivandas) (Dr.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

I propose to give Rs.1 lakh (lac) to the Satyagraha ashram for the current year. Gandhiji's Note:- This is De.Mehta's 2nd donation of Rs.1 lakh.

000024961

03.02.1921

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GANDHI, M. K.

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SUNDARAM

4

Serving the country to perfection is the real service. That means service of the humanity. Methods differ but it is the motive that matters.

000007460

03.02.1921

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Duke of Connaught admitted the serious defect of the Reforms viz the withholding of the power of the purse but talked of the usual "Sanity and Sobriety" terms.[A.B.P. = "Amrit Bazar Patrika"].

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03.02.1921

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An article by Percival Landen written in right British Imperialist style [With the spectacles of a ruler] giving causes of the unrest.

000007461

05.02.1921

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Gandhiji's speech : If our movement is not religious, it will fail Motilal Nehru: The whole of India watches you. Do not fail to uphold India's honour. M.Mahomed Ali: These are phenomenal times. Rise to the occasion. Play Charka.

000007463

06.02.1921

01003

BODH RAJ

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Some pleaders are willing to [N.C.O.] non-co-operate and take to weaving. Will you give an estimate of the earning from each such loom ? [Note: "The writer non-co-operated in march" :: Gandhiji: "Ses this man"]

000007464

06.02.1921

01004

CORBETT, G. L. (Commerce Dept.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

Will not (Won't) you bless a Deputation to enable me to help overseas Indians ? You are an example of the courage etc; imbibed by emigration. Even in South Africa Indians are treated better than Pariahs here by higher classes.

000007467

09.02.1921

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A Monster meeting was held to hear Gandhiji and M.Mahomad Ali's speeches on [N.C.O.] non-co-operation movement. Ladies presented their dear ornaments to Gandhiji.

000007466

09.02.1921

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Exhortations by Gandhiji etc; in favour of [N.C.O.] non-co-operation movement programme including spinning. Splendid donations on the spot.

000007472

10.02.1921

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The argument advanced by Moderates that a high pay gives one dignity and Status is bunkum British-Premier is respected though he gets so little.

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10.02.1921

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The rowdyism at Mr. Shastri's speech was not due to [N.C.O.] non-co-operated or other students as "Bombay Chronicle" informs us to grown-up persons "Indian Social Reformer" bears it out.

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10.02.1921

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Mrs. Besant just raised the bogey of "This will offend English Labour" Now St.Nihal Singh says Labour leaders are against non-cooperation movement, but we will go our way.

000007471

10.02.1921

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It is hailed with relief by all. Since the work the art of propaganda which as Sir I am Hamilton says is another word for "lie" is perfected and Punjab Government did the same.

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10.02.1921

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He exhorted them to be non-violent and to keep three thing in mind - (1) Khilafat wrong, (2) the Punjab wrong, and (3) Swaraj.

000007474

10.02.1921

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Monthly subscriptions of Rs.1000/- per month promised. A good building is given for use. Great enthusiasm. Two lawyers have joined non-co-operation movement.

000007475

10.02.1921

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Viceroy:: The name "Narendra Mandal" was dropped owing to Muslim Rulers' opposition. Duke of Connaught George V reaffirms the Queen's Proclamation guaranteeing your privileges and power etc.

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10.02.1921

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Duke of Connaught opened the Councils. Viceroy Mont-ford Reforms end the era of benevolent autocracy and usher that of guiding a rising democracy. Duke of Connaght: Bury the past [regarding Amritsar]. The Viceroy must be deservedly proud etc.

000007468

10.02.1921

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His [Duke of Connaught's] speech shows him up as a 'Royal Messenger' to boost the reforms and thus its boycott is justified. Gwalior's speech was most amazing defence of Viceroy.

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10.02.1921

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India is seething with hatred against British Government The Clay [i.e.India] in the potter's[i.e. Gandhiji's] hand is plastic - rather it is powder magazine, not clay. C.R. Das, Nehru, Malaviya, Lajpat Rai etc. should be called and Government should come down half way.

000007481

11.02.1921

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No tinkering with the surface (etc) would meet the problem. We must either meekly bear them or gain freedom. The latter alone will stop them.

000007483

11.02.1921

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Complete Hartal prevails. There is no parading even to persuade people to strike work. Seditious Meetings Act in force here: [Duke of connaught George the 5th]

000007484

11.02.1921

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000007478

11.02.1921

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That was one word "Khilafat". There would have been no N.C.O. [non-co-operation movement] but Khilafat. Hindus are pledged to help Muslims in revision of Turkish Treaty. ['I' = "Independent"]

000007482

11.02.1921

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That would leave the so-called "unintelligent" Electorate in their pervious state or would be shout by sowars - as their education is gagged.

000007479

11.02.1921

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They show that where the boycott is sufficiently widespread. Government prestige goes so down that Government shuts up all school.

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11.02.1921

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