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Correspondence : 1927

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000012896

01.01.1927

05273

WADIA, P. A. (Prof.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

Answering some questions put by Gandhiji explains why we. Should have a gold standard hopes his short article for 'Young India'. is received.

000019769

01.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06958

HIGGINBOTTOM, Ethel (Mrs.)

1

Acknowledging her book inscribed to her good husband Gandhiji passes Joke that he has not yet met a wife whether American, English or Indian who has felt disinterested about her husband.

000029376

03.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08725

KAMDAR HARI ICHCHLAA

1

Continue learning Hindi and attend prayer regularly.

000011761

03.01.1927

02696

CHESTINE, S. N.

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

4

I am against a Khadi Union except on the constructive liner you so clearly but before us when you were here: I deprecate boycotts and non-co-operation.

000030007

03.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

2

Love humainty in spite of it all. Ashram is in yourself remain unoffechew like the lifus.

000029405

03.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02888

PARASRAMIJI

1

You may devote fortnight.

000025393

03.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08218

SISTER

2

Here we are in a khadi centre: Here in prayers, recitation is rather defective. Do not forget your spinning.

000028757

04.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13188

GANDHI, Ramdas

1

Towels can be sold to hospitals. Why not contact Pattani Saheb ?

000012476

04.01.1927

03045

MATHEWS, Basil

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

To a questionnaire from as, hundreds of bady from all over the world replied that you are the greatest living man, Please give a message for our.

000027801

04.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

Propose to come there in March. It will be grand if the Hindus can forgive Abdul Rashid.

000012666

04.01.1927

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Printed copy of the Preliminary Judgement of the district Court of Allepey in the matter of the Temple-entry suit.

000012803

05.01.1927

03255

SUBBIAH, A.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

Here-with our Programme.

000032422

08.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09040

RADHA

1

Gandhiji refers to his attending the cremation of Sraddhananda at Benares on the previous day. He talks of al long funeral procession. - Reference to the Ganga 'ghat' at Benares and its beauty.

000012562

08.01.1927

00612

NEHRU, Motilal (Pandit)

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

enclosing of apology to be submitted by "Bandemataram" for publishing a defamatory article against him-self-informs that if they do not send if legal notice would be served claiming damage for 2 Lakhs.

000027802

08.01.1927

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

Congressmen know that they cannot do without Gandhiji and yet they do not wish to follow him.

000012898

10.01.1927

04385

VAKIL, C.N.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

advising despatch of his book "Currency & prias in India "opinions upon the recommendations if the Royal Commission referring gold coin gold mint and the ratio.

000012477

10.01.1927

03046

LESTER, Muriel (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Reporting her talks with Lady Abilson on the prohibition question and her. Determination not to get vaccinated on board the Italian steamer, desires to have sort of people's expression in favour of prohibition to facilitate her work in England. Also feels worried over Hindu Muslim tension and opines that shraddhanand's murder should have been turned into an attempt at conciliation.

000030008

10.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

6

Reason for tasting dishes and pan is faulty. Appreciate my caution for future: It is frivial but with dradly polentialifis palernal warning reminds of her limit about surukal affairs as manly she is there to learn Hindi.

000030009

10.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

1

Keep your health and mental balance Rest we learn through mistake.

000015947

10.01.1927

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Alluding to the marked change in the Union Government's attitude towards India presumes that the real change came owing to the news about the good treatment of South Africa Deputation in India and the lovish Indian hospitality.

000025394

10.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08218

SISTER

2

Glad to know your prayers are going on very well. Yesterday we observed the shraddha day of Swami shraddhanand Benaras lanes are very dirty.

000011762

11.01.1927

02122

SHAUKAT ALI (Maulana)

02603

SHANKERLAL

3

In reply to a resolution about an absenting member the Big Brother narrates his enthusiasm for khadi movement and promises to attend future meetings, though himself is surrounded by numerous difficulties.

000012804

11.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

2

Have nothing against Gen. Dyer or even O'Dwyer. The Rowlatt Act and the subsequent events have opened my eyes. I believe that the present British administration of India on the whole is not good but positively evil. Non-co-operation is the only alternative to can armed rebellion.

000012667

11.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

3

In matters of religion I am against any stat in interference. State interference and the cow question is, in India, a religious and economical Even a Hindu State may not prohibit cow-slaughter considered to be religious by any of its subjects. Slaughter of provocative should be put down by every state.

000012668

11.01.1927

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6

Notes in Mahadevbhai's hand of Gandhiji's speeches in reply to the address presented by Goshala and untouchable community at Betia, where in topics of Cow-Slaughter, shuddhi and spinning are death with.

000011763

12.01.1927

02698

CHANDHARI, J. (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

I remit 12/5. being subscription for Young India. I have taken a vow to observe Celibacy for the whole life and to wear genuine khaddar dress.

000012805

12.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

1

I could certainly call myself a votary of non-violence, in spite of consciousness that I kill thousands of invisible creatures. I long to be free from the bondage of the flesh which is birth and death.

000011843

13.01.1927

02527

MANN, Harold H. (Dr., Sir)

00898

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

1

Thanking for kind reply to his letter of 22nd December regarding the extent to which spinning and weaving are being actually taken up as Secondary occupation by cultivators.

000012806

13.01.1927

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1

Editorial entitled, "A Successful Mission" in which achi evements of the Indian delegation in the conference on the Asiatic question in union are described.

000015949

13.01.1927

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Referring to the agreement opines that whatever may be the details settled, one thing is clear, it has been a big settlement.

000011764

14.01.1927

02699

"FAKIR MOTI"

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Private and confidential letter written in sarcastic tone by an old acquaintance of the Inner temple and after-wards a retired bureaucrat of the satanic Government. Tries to wean Mahatmaji from political field.

000011765

15.01.1927

02700

PANDIT NIRANJAN

02701

ALL INDIA…, Secretary

12

Statements showing the work turned out during 1925-26. and proposals for work for the new year.

000024128

15.01.1927

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1

Praise the Mannulal library the donors.

000030010

16.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

1

Suggests locating in map station of his programme and writing them in Hindi.

000028579

17.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10485

MASHRUWALA, Nanabhai Ichchharam

2

This time I am out to collect fund and hence I go where the chances are greater etc.

000024636

17.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Herewith my programme. Sushila's views should be ascertained without giving Manilal's or anybody's name. If she is unwilling we should not proceed further.

000011782

17.01.1927

02714

GANGA RAM (Sir)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I have made up my mind to go to England. Will certainly pay for any samples you will send me. Our common motive is to add something to the prosperity of the people. But I still hold that khaddar and Charka will not bring prosperity.

000030011

17.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

2

Inquires about her progress in Hindi describes situation of the camp residance and the weather.

000025395

17.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08218

SISTER

4

Mother Ganges leaves silt and thereby enriches the soil. To my appeal to the women to give up ornaments the response is very good. Of course they have promised not to obtain new ones. Wish you all emulate the example and be one with the poor.

000030012

18.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

2

Better go to Hardwar if there is no progress in Hindi out do not endanger your health.

000011766

21.01.1927

02703

NAGORCENER, L.D.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A Portuguese student seeks permission to translate Gandhiji's autobiography in Portuguese (Permission Granted on Conditions suggested in his letter).

000012478

22.01.1927

03046

LESTER, Muriel (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

At port said I received a letter from an English M.P. desiring me to address meetings. on Prohibition I am giving final ouches to my novel.

000032423

22.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

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1

Reference to a city where Gandhiji spent major part of the year 1916. - Reference to Kakasaheb. - Importance of having faith in the work that we do. - Reference to travelling from place to place for propagation of Khaddar.

000012813

23.01.1927

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4

advertising Gandhiji's visit to West Khandesh and his itinerary.

000030013

24.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

5

Champaran has sacred memories for me. as it really introduced me to India. Your letters are so beautiful that I send them to the Ashram for being read to the members but I do not want you to restrain yourself because we can pour out our hearts only where we can. But the waters may flow where they will.

000013295

24.01.1927

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1

Statement showing per province production, sale, and depots of khadi.

000025396

24.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08218

SISTER

2

Our motto should be service and so we should equip ourselves for it, Physically, mentally and educationally.

000011767

25.01.1927

02704

ROCHESTER, Anna

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

To American lady visitors impressed by Gandhiji's views during their short interview Discuss the subjects of non-violence and its trends in great Britain, U.S. A. China, Russia, Give idea of their past and Future works also.

000012807

26.01.1927

01303

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

The Mac Millan company accept your conditions.

000011844

27.01.1927

09521

MEHTA, RATANBAI

00898

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

1

We cannot finance opening a Khadi stall at Bhavatpur unless all India spinners association helps.

000015950

27.01.1927

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

enclosing an article for Young India refers to Shastri's, "What he acomplished at the Round Table Conference by his personalities no one can realize".

000012479

28.01.1927

03047

ROPER, Esther

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

advising despatch of 3 prose works of Eva-Gore-Booth the Irish poet who greatly resembled Gandhiji in thought and spiritual life.

000012382

29.01.1927

02963

DEVESHWAR SIDDHANTALANKAR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

18

Swami shraddhanandji's murder is the result of Quranic teaching and Islam is not a religion of Peace as interpreted by you. To prove the statement cuttings of a long article from "Abbhyadaya" are enclosed.

000029621

29.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04285

KALELKAR, Kaka

2

Asks to employ Govindrao on his (kaka's) own responsibility whom G does not know.

000016235

30.01.1927

06350

DHANSUKHBHAI CHANDUBHAI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Seeking Solace and comfort to his mental feelings aGitated by two equally attractive tempation of leading a celebrate life and married life while performing public service. Requests to guide.

000015951

31.01.1927

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

3

Admiring Shastri's work says, "Shastri has done wondered. He was by for the outstanding figure in Cape town. Everyone was talking about his dignity and presence and wonderful face. His once speech in Capetown was a master piece and was golden opinion".

000011770

31.01.1927

02707

MADAN B.F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Giving reference to his previous talk wille Gandhiji about the difference between him and Professor Wadia on the Ratio matter tries to substantiate his view by recommending Gandhiji to put certain questions to Prof. Wadia.

000011768

31.01.1927

02705

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

We are glad to know you will Visit Andhra. It will help to the famine stricken people if cotton is supplied to them. There spinning is very common.

000011771

31.01.1927

02708

CHINOY, R. P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A Parsee student staying in England from boyhood wants to have first hand information from Gandhiji whether his (writings) belief that "If India is to get Home rule arms are very essential" is Justifiable.

000009762

31.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

1

Shall write about the sale in 'Young India' and 'Navajivan' in April Discuss his programme.

000030014

31.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

5

Bihar has its own charms for me. I leave tonight with regret. Suggests diet to be pollowed as now for the time being. Criticism from loved once about what our does not approve stifles independent judgement self correction should result in eahilaration.

000011769

31.01.1927

01361

PAUL, A. A.

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4

January issue no I of Volume 5 of the international fellowship.

000011252

31.01.1927

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4

Balance sheet of Navajivan Karyalaya for 1926.

000012926

31.01.1927

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8

Mr. William Smiths article on "Dairying as an Indian village Industry" and "The need for a village Dairy factory System in India ?"

000025397

31.01.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08218

SISTER

2

Women here are in a backward position. If some of them come there do look after them and give them the best of yours.

000023973

01.02.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01250

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

3

Advises to take up work in Jamsedpur if his English is good. Otherwise there is enough work in the Ashram. Gives his programme.

000025088

01.02.1927

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Father has aggreed to send you and other in March. Do continue studying Ramayana. and Geeta and spinning.

000011773

02.02.1927

02710

GANGADUR, Sir

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Can I see you in Bombay before I sail for England on 7th May ? Grieved to find that you have again been disturbing peace of India by your touring. Why not convert your activities to industrialization ?

000011772

02.02.1927

02709

NURGIS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Expresses delight at the news of Perinben's stay with Bapuji and Supplies information about kamala Nehru's health.

000015952

02.02.1927

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Recollects his experiences of 1994 expresses annoyance at neglect of education of Indian children even though Indian have amassed fortunes. Feels political atmosphere is Promising.

000012943

05.02.1927

09574

KISANS OF BIJOLIA

09575