000024612

01.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

I was not disturbed by fasts undertaken by Bhansali and Maganlal. I am much better.

000010577

01.01.1926

02160

ALIAS, Clara (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

I took with me in the autumn a book by and about you. An unutterable feeling of happiness grew in me more and more: I do not desire to see you but want you to write to me etc.

00010660D

01.01.1926

02202

BIRLA, Rameshvardas

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Received yours through Jagjivandas. Have forwarded Rs. 5000/- to Jamnalalji.

000012418

01.01.1926

02991

POLAK, Maud (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Writing to love letter a pretty long time she supplies. news of family no children of our own and do not intend to have any. Our marriage has really been a spiritual union and has been a very very happy one". etc. etc.

000012419

01.01.1926

02992

MARY AND MARGARET

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

"Would not a modified form of House reue, like Canada or Australia, be a good thing for India !"

000012420

01.01.1926

02993

ALIAS, Clara (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

For translation in English see 10577.

000023174

01.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03231

SATISH BABU

5

Advises not to be moody, but remain tolerant and ready for service. Feels Hemprabha Devi was not frank in discussions. Invites both to come. Inquires about his travelling Charka.

000023904

03.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08274

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Thanks for the letter.

000026396

03.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Your letter has relieved me of worries.

000031411

04.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Says Does corrections mean turning our ?

000011925

04.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Cabinet decides fate Bill January 14th, Pressure needed now. Arriving cape Town 17th. Possibly journey England soon. Advisable cable your opinion. Reply:- Certainly go England if you consider advisable any case better. Stay till fate known union parliament.

000009360

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Take cane of your health. Do only what you can. Send me your diary.

000009359

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

I don't get your letters regularly and also your diary.

000009361

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Are both of you there ? Take care of health. Ask kamla to write me.

000009358

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Ramdas has come her. Stick to your study of Sanskrit. yes I had fever but am alright I am here for one year. Maniben has gone to Wardha as a teacher.

000012421

06.01.1926

02994

GREENWAY, Cornelius (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I wish to send some money for the relief of sick and poor. Let me have known permanent address and the best manner of remitting. Please send me a signed photograph.

000032215

06.01.1926

03898

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

John Haynes Holmes refee to parts of Gandhiji's Autobiography that appeared in "Young India" of 3rd Dec. 1925. Holmes seeks Gandhiji's permission to reprint them in his journal "Unity". Holmes' reference to printing of some of Gandhiji's writings earlier in "Unity". He expresses a wish to go to India some time and sit at the feet to Gandhiji.

000010684

07.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

8

Can join any tour in latter part of February. Kerala Youths want something sensational. Agricultural activity has brought the spinning activity to a total stop. Pushing my propaganda for the council people taking up the Drink Question. Funny, that Tagore is for birth control by artificial means.

000010590

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

8

Need not worry about shanker's behaviour. He will continue in Ashram. Wish he lives apart from you. Have decided to give one year for boy's reformation. Going on Sympathetic fast is unjustifiable.

000012177

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02848

KAMALASHANKAR

4

Answers to questions regarding untouchability Panditji's speech, culture, Vidyapith etc;

000012178

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

5

In our Education scheme some scope must be given to English and with that view I introduced 'Pilgrim's Progress' in our course. You should on no account feel hesitation in writing me such letters.

000014079

10.01.1926

00000

"BLANK"

03975

LATHAM JANE L.L.

1

The weaver will be welcomed but he cannot be paid more than Rs.30 per month.

000009761

11.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

1

Please inquire into the complaint that in Tirupur khadi there are fraud and deterioration in quality.

000011927

11.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Crisis from 14th onwards. Suggest simultaneous. Protest meetings India. Motilal move adjournment earliest possible date.

000011926

11.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Necessary now claim constitutional. Might appeal Imperial conference. Booking passage England end January.

000021773

11.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08076

DAS, RAMESHWAR

2

advises (1) not to worry about the past follies and (2) to pray so that he may be saved in future:

000032216

12.01.1926

03898

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Holmes' reference to the cable sent to Gandhiji for seeking permission to publish chapters of Autobiography in "Unity". He was happy to have Gandhiji's permission to do so. Holmes would give widest possible publicity to Gandhiji's autobiography. Asks for more copies of "Young India" containing chapters of Autobiography and also for indicating the period for which the chapters would appear.

000009306

12.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

You may come here whenever you desire: I do not write more about your handwriting as I think they will improve with practice.

000014080

12.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

Answers, questions and advises not to think of publishing them for reason of their being too concise to be understood.

000012107

13.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Yours read by moti and her parents. as well Moti is firm and we all mean to encourage her. Her marrying You in your present state of health shall be Considered by me as an ideal.

000014856

14.01.1926

04563

PATHAR AND CO.

04564

REDDY, Annappah

2

Three letters regarding sale of letter's property in New Lands.

000012108

14.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Your today's brings soothing news Moti is as firm as before: Hence wish you do come on Vasant Panchami. She is eager to serve you in your in validness. Her parents and myself agree with her. Her own letter to that effect accompanies.

00012108A

14.01.1926

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

1

It is not necessary. I am eager to serve you in your illness.

000012110

15.01.1926

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

When Moti is prepared to marry anigbalid, all my Arguments and doctor's opinion prove futile. Shall try to reach there on Vasant Panchami.

000011929

15.01.1926

02767

BICAS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Transvaal decider Collection funds behalf south Africa. Ultimately unbecoming this stage. Inform. Imperial Citizenship Association.

000010742

15.01.1926

09483

RIA SEHEIB MUNICH

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Fiftieth birth day of Magnus schwantje - a German ethical leader, falls on 3rd June. Your contribution for a festive journal to be presented to him on the occasion will infuse new zeal in him. His books in German are forwarded.

000012109

15.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Do try to come up on Vasant Panchami. In case your health does not permit then Moti will be sent, there to have the marriage for mabities performed there: We do not wish to Miss Vasant Panchemi.

00012110A

15.01.1926

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

4

In your interest I hesitated. but your firm determination won me over. My love and feelings for you immensely inereased.

000009489

15.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

You can Observe celibacy with out abandoning your wife. Passions can be and should be suppressed. Treat your wife as your pupil, sleep in separate rooms and in case .She adulterates you can abandon her altogether. A non-co-operator cannot join charotar education society.

000011928

15.01.1926

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Natal Indians greatest sufferers Expect Mother India respond whole-heartedly. Our delegates appeal future colony.

000011931

16.01.1926

02768

REHMAN, Abdul

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Have received several cables from South Africa. appealing support and funds. Cable urging. to ignore bias, alias. Coovadias unauthorised cable to you. Posting full details Yesterday had splendid meeting.

00012111A

16.01.1926

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

1

Thanks. I am happy and pray for your early recovery.

000012111

16.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

1

Yours to Moti delivered to her. Her reply accompanies. Responsibility of improving her hand-writings and language will hence forth be with you. Marriage will take place exactly at 3 P.M. on Monday.

000011930

16.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Watch indomail Chronicle daily especially. Summary Time articles Desire replying Embody your statement about vested rights.

000022910

16.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08085

FULSINHJEE

2

Disapprove personal discussions.

000012112

17.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

2

On Monday your party will be received on platform and brought here in a Motorcar. If you do not oppose seriously marriage ceremony shall be performed at 3.P.M. by which time I shall be finishing my silence may God protect you and bring you here safe and sound.

000012422

18.01.1926

02995

DRI. HOWZE EVA. B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Herewith a cheque for 3/- to cover the cost of Young India file 1919-22 let me know if the sum is insufficient. Please send me and autograph.

000010685

19.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Another man charged for temple entry has been let off on the summary ground that man going to worship could not be said to have 'insulted religion. S. Aiyangar agrees to adopt prohibition. I help the Swarajists as revised by you but I fear they are all after office.

000012423

20.01.1926

02996

MENON, K. B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A hand ful of Indian students studying in Berkeley U.S. A. Founded a youth movement called," Sons of Bharath" and desire to enroll you as our patron.

000012413

20.01.1926

02986

REINHOLD, Joachim Henry (Prof.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

000012454

20.01.1926

03027

REINHOLD, Joachim H.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A Polish Professor charmed by the nobleness and grandeur of Gandhiji's views, translated in French, asks for permission to translate his selected writings in the Polish language.

000011932

20.01.1926

09523

REINTER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Conveys cable from Transvaal that licenses to Asiatics in Transvaal and Balfour refused under the general Dealer's control Ordinance. Indian community bewildered. Prays relief and Intervention government.

000011933

20.01.1926

09523

REINTER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Conveys cable from Transvaal that licenses to Asiatics in Transvaal and Balfour refused under the general Dealer's control Ordinance. Indian community bewildered. Prays relief and Intervention government.

000010686

21.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

2

Bapu's preface to my 'hand spun story' is an in evitable gem. Satyamurti's 'fling' at me has rebounded on him. Do not mind the Naicker - Naidu poison propaganda.

000012114

24.01.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

2

Even in high temperature Bapu remembers both of you and asks me to rebuke Moti for her carelessness in not writing as promised by her. To Bapu promise means truth and truth means God. Keep this well in mind in dealing with Bapu.

000012113

24.01.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

1

Is it proper on your part to show slackness in Keeping your promise to write to Bapu ? Bapu remembers you though his temperature is 104 you are dearer to him than God ! Why not actually prove so ?

000012180

24.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02851

CHITALIA, KARSANDAS

2

Prabhalaxmi seems grossly infatuated. Your disease makes you unfit to marry. If you think of contraceptined my mind your are unfit to act as supdt. Of the Bhagini Samaj. These are my views. Do what you please.

000012179

24.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02850

DESAI, KALYANJI

1

"We are prone to believe body as soul and hence we suffer from pangs and fears".

00011952A

24.01.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Cutting in which news is published under captions "A Day of humiliation" "Solemn Hartal Observed""Protest Against Asiatic Bill"

000012424

26.01.1926

02998

STANLEY M. MY AND OTHERES

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

An American lady admirer taking Gandhiji's as a follower of Catholic faith pours out her feelings of disgust against killing of animals for food; clothing etc; Reply:- Gandhiji completely endorses your views about flesh diet, he himself is a strict vegetarian.

000011150

27.01.1926

01011

BANKER, Shankerlal G.. [SWARAJ SABHA]

00001