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Correspondence : 1928 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000014857 |
01.01.1928 |
02572 |
ROY, Motilal |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
15 |
Supplying news of his own health and activites and khadi Report says, "It is but meet that our workers should be financially reinforced in time in order that they may give a better outturn. I am more than convinced that khadi is the means to awaken the nation not only in the economec sense but also spiritually. |
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000016565 |
01.01.1928 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16 |
A booklet of Ashram prayers. |
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000014223 |
02.01.1928 |
09621 |
LEYS, Norman (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
A member of the minority in the Labour Party discussing the subject of Statutory commission guestions, "Why should the Indians object to a British Commission settling the Indian problems when they do not do it themselves ? Liberty cannot be given, it must be actively embraced". |
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000026956 |
03.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08520 |
KUVALAYANAND (Swami) |
2 |
I have given up milk and am trying to replace it by fruits and nuts, raws or otewed. I do do some asans. Have you anything to recommend ? |
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000014224 |
03.01.1928 |
04061 |
NEIL, Henry (Judge) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
Desiring a statement from Gandhiji regarding the condition of the poor children of India under their non-Christian religions and under the British rule, wishes to know in contrast what the condition of those childron would have been if Jesus was in full control of India and the people followed his teachings. His atricle "Gandhi and Starving Millions" accompanying. |
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000012857 |
04.01.1928 |
03280 |
EDUN AYUB. M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Rambhajan Singh's son JaiSingh is also accompanying my own son to Sabarmati Ashram for being moulded for motherland's service. |
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000012858 |
04.01.1928 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
12 |
5 Year's report by Tolaram Sanadhya of the work among overseas Indians during 1921 to 1925. |
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000012681 |
05.01.1928 |
03190 |
WERNER SCHRADER |
09540 |
IYER, A. RAMA |
1 |
A German on reading translation of 'Guide to Health' desires to reasons that led Mahatma to write, "The true laws of health demand that the man that loses his wife as well as the woman that loses her husband should remain single even after". |
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000014625 |
06.01.1928 |
04319 |
KELAPPAN, K |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
Forwards report of his visit and information gathered about the working of the Pulaya Colony of Chalakundi in Cochin state and offers his suggestions. |
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00026887A |
06.01.1928 |
08510 |
KOTAK,SHARDA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
I am better, I do not requir any more funds. |
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000012682 |
06.01.1928 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
12 |
Documents relating to condonation of Indians who illicitly entered the Union of South Africa, published by South Africa Indian Congress. |
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00013035A |
07.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09563 |
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE |
1 |
Desiring to know whether his letter,enquirying if any headway was being made with the matters of Tirupatur and such in dram was received or not . |
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000023197 |
07.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09707 |
DASGUPTA, Satish |
2 |
Inquires about his health. |
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000032913 |
07.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00898 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
1 |
I will not be able to give you a full reply to your letter. More about it when we meet. Woollen and silk industry are good. We can start it. More about it later. |
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000012142 |
07.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02837 |
CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL |
1 |
I have not yet been able to see Moti or her child. Try earth treatment for megrin. |
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000013035 |
07.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
03387 |
KANIKA, Raja of |
1 |
Referring to the allegations made before Gandhiji about the oppression of the Rayat by the Raja of Kanika, Gandhiji inquires whether the Raja could entertain the idea of a representation being sent to find out the truth out the allegation. |
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000012683 |
08.01.1928 |
03192 |
JOGLEKDAR, V.G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Excited by Gandhiji's reference to "cow and Music" question in his article on "National Congress" charges Gandhiji with hypocrisy and injustice and says, "Hence forward I wash my hands clean as far as cow. Association is concerned, as you are supporting fanatical and hypocritical claims." |
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00014905A |
09.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00525 |
MALAVIYA |
1 |
Tibba well provided Jamia being growing institution reauest your support. Regarding unity think you and Ansari should travel and hold joimt meeting and pass resolutions Delhi and other places. |
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000015180 |
09.01.1928 |
01303 |
HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Further remitance of $ 120-0-0 by M.O. for flood relief purposes. |
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000013036 |
09.01.1928 |
03389 |
RAMCHANDRA RAO, R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
18 |
Trying to justify the exhibition and refuse Gandhiji's allegations about it being anti Indian. |
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000012143 |
09.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02837 |
CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL |
2 |
Explaining in details earth remedies for head and abdomen troubles. Precautions. Suggested for blood-pressure complaint. |
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000014905 |
09.01.1928 |
00525 |
MALAVIYA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Regarding Jamia Islamia would not appeal Hindus Tibbia College. Will agree with opinion. But I will support whatever you decide. What do you propose with Hindu-Muslim work agree should not delay action. |
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000014220 |
09.01.1928 |
00402 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI, C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Forwarding on behalf of Editor 'Navsakti, Madras, a letter with a remittance of Rs.1190/- with a reguest to reply. |
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000013037 |
10.01.1928 |
03390 |
BIRLA, Ghanashyamdas |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
1 |
My recent donation of Rs.75000/- is entirely at the discretion of Mahatmaji. However preference should be given to such schemes which may accelerate the speed of Swaraj. |
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000014225 |
10.01.1928 |
04062 |
RONO, Franz |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
After hearing his Indian friend Mr. M.s. Patel's lecture on 'Non-Violcnt struggle carried on by Indian people against imperialistic oppression.' Requests to send a few. Lines of guidance for their paper, "The World Federation of Youth". |
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000009705 |
10.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01812 |
PAREKH, Kunverji Khetshi |
1 |
Rami will arrive to-day. Let me have your experience and hints if any. |
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000023198 |
11.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09707 |
DASGUPTA, Satish |
2 |
Hopes Maulana will secure more costomers. |
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000026494 |
11.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10439 |
GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila |
4 |
Keeping back news about Sushila's miscarriage, indicates false sense of shame and I dis approve of it. Let her have the necessary treatment. |
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000013038 |
11.01.1928 |
03391 |
SURESHCHANDARA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Intimation re fasting on fruits, Disease of Arlerio Sclerosis - Its Causation and treatment, satisfactory compromise. of all communal cases at commilla and conference of Gandhiji's followers at Sabarmati. |
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000013039 |
11.01.1928 |
00619 |
NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
9 |
re: Gandhiji's criticism of the congress resolutions, Jawaharlal writes, "It amazes me all the more to find you using language which appears wholly unjustified. You have condemned in general language the proceedings if the subjects committee May I point out you that it is always unsafe to judge on hearsay evidence ? " etc. etc. |
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000012851 |
12.01.1928 |
03278 |
HUMANITARAN LEAGUE, SECRETARY |
04380 |
YOUNG INDIA [EDITOR] |
1 |
Forwarding a "Copy of Cow protection in India" by Sundaram for favour of review in Young India. |
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000012892 |
13.01.1928 |
03290 |
MADHAVAN T.K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5 |
Conditions at Thiruvarpu remain Just as before: please advice as to the next step we should take. Ready to start Satyagraha it so advised. In that case you will have to depute some one from your camp as promised in Madras. |
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000014424 |
14.01.1928 |
02625 |
PATEL, Vithalbhai J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
Referring to pitiable condition of Utkal intimates to have handed over Rs.1,15,000/- collected by him to Vallabhbhai. Encloses cheque of Rs.4875/ - as his contribution for the months of November, December and January. |
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000014834 |
14.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02721 |
JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai |
1 |
Suggestion to get repaired water in female quarters and to keep ready a spinning wheel for travel. |
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000014833 |
14.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02721 |
JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai |
1 |
Complaining about stray dogs and inquiring about accomodation for Mrutyungaya. |
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000014832 |
14.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02721 |
JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai |
1 |
Inquiries about tunar pulse, stray dogs and female diners in the common Kitchen. |
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000023199 |
15.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09707 |
DASGUPTA, Satish |
2 |
Personal news informs that Dr. Roy's declares his faith in Khadi. |
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000014226 |
15.01.1928 |
04063 |
STARR, W. B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
An unknown friend of Texas on reading about the Flood havoc in Gujarat remits 500/- giving an idea of the political and economic situation of his country says, the United states of America is a lawyer-cursed land and invites Gandhiji to Texas. |
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000014906 |
15.01.1928 |
04592 |
ZAKIR HUSAIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
The courses of study and prospectus are sent under separate cover. Herewith the cards for specimen signatures for opening a Bank account Devdasji is coming hers. Collections for Hakingis memorial are slow. |
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000027810 |
15.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02389 |
PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir) |
1 |
I shall be going to Porbunder and then to Vartej. |
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000014738 |
16.01.1928 |
04467 |
HASANALI SHAMRAJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Complaining against Ashram and Navajivan managements for non-acknowledgment of remittaneces and execution of orders sent by his friends. |
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000014939 |
16.01.1928 |
04603 |
BROWN, H. Runham |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Brockway having met with an unfortunate accident the secretary of the War Resisters'. International Conference sends by post invitation to Gandhiji to grace the International war Resisters' Conference meeting in Vienna from 27th to 30th July. |
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000013040 |
17.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00619 |
NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit) |
4 |
Finding the gulf of difference was terribly extending between himself and Jawaharlal, Gandhiji suggests to free him from all the allegiance so that he can unfurl his banner to carry on open, warfare against himself and his views. |
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000013041 |
17.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
03389 |
RAMCHANDRA RAO, R. |
2 |
Your letter is proof of the fact that leofard cannot change his spots. According to your reasoning because the Englishmen are very few, they can call their rule Swadeshi rule. It is proper for you to say that I Permitted exhibition of foreign textiles ? |
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000013042 |
17.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
06972 |
GANESAN, S. |
1 |
In reply to telegram the Whole translation of the history of Satyagraha is now ready. I want you to give me the date when you can finish printing. |
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000026888 |
18.01.1928 |
00713 |
BAJAJ, Jamnalal |
00713 |
BAJAJ, Jamnalal |
10 |
Statements of accounts. |
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000012394 |
18.01.1928 |
04311 |
MOONJE, B.S. (Dr.) ? |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
The proposal of Dr. Ansari's to start Muslim National Education Institute in honour of late Hakimiji Savours of Communalism. Why not a common. memorial to both Swami shraddhanand and Hakimji as a sign of heart to heart national unity ? |
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000014227 |
18.01.1928 |
04065 |
PENNINGTON, J. S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Regretting not to have received any critical connvents on his book. "Truth about India" desires to see that some suitable arrangements are arrived at with sir John Simon so that India may continue to be "Peacefully and orderly governed" until a really stable governement is established. |
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000014229 |
18.01.1928 |
04066 |
TAMIL NESAN, Editor |
03197 |
YOUNG INDIA, Editor |
1 |
Intimating decision to issue an English supplement to the vernacular 'Tamil Nesan' to serve the Indian Settlers in Malaya requests for a massage to be published in the supplement. |
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000013043 |
18.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07174 |
NADKARNI, S. D. |
1 |
About the proposed Smriti, I cannot yet see eye to eye with you. When I feel Inspired, you will find that nothing would defer me from giving a new 'smriti' to Hinduism. I am aiming at such inspiration. |
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000029066 |
19.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08703 |
RATILAL MOTICHAND (Sheth) |
2 |
We should bear the loss bravely. What are his family commitments ? |
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000013046 |
19.01.1928 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
The communal compromise at Comilla is a matter if convenience rather than that of conviction. The congress is now an organisation of. Bluffers. Ansaries president and Jawaharlal the secretary - both are of this type. |
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000014230 |
19.01.1928 |
04446 |
BROCKWAY, Lilla (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Thanking for the kindness shown to Mr. Brockway during his illness indicates her eagerness to visit India; the land of beauty and of beautiful souls. |
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000015042 |
19.01.1928 |
04658 |
JONES, Rufus M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
A letter of introduction in favour of Miss Maud Royden coming to India in Autumn. |
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000013047 |
19.01.1928 |
07773 |
SRI PRAKASHA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Supplying details about Anil Chandra Mukerji of Gandhiji Ashram, Benares arrested on suspicion of his connection with the recent shooting at a C.I.D. official in Benares. |
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000014627 |
19.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04316 |
MENON , V. K. Sankara |
1 |
Forwarding Kellappan's report for perusual and return. |
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000013045 |
19.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02574 |
SURESH BABU |
1 |
Hope the settlement at Comilla is a reform from within. The medicine sent by Dr. Roy is something extracted from human body. I have greatest repugnance for it. |
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000013044 |
19.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
Thanks for the letter and the medicine you know my repugnance to medicine. I could not take anything that contained something taken from human body except mother's milk. I wish our medical men take to research and resort to diet changes rather than medicines. |
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000023201 |
20.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09707 |
DASGUPTA, Satish |
2 |
It has got defects. Try to informe it. |
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000014231 |
20.01.1928 |
04068 |
KELLY, Alice McKay (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
An American Lady admirer gives an idea of the commotion created by "Mother India" of Dhan Gopal Mukerji's and her own attempts to silence it, requests for a message for inclusion in her talks and encloses 5 dollors as subscription for Young India. |
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000023273 |
20.01.1928 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04900 |
HEMAPRABHA DEVI |
1 |
Gandhiji has no faith in Shradha ceremony as performed today instead he advises to live on the day only on fruit to spin and to study holy books on that day. |
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000011797 |
21.01.1928 |
02722 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Referring to Gandhiji's expression that he would prefer chaos to British rule says (for reply see 'Young India' of a 1-3-'28 page 68-69.) "If you have used the term with deliberation then I should comment that you have rendered no services to mankind". |
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000014232 |
21.01.1928 |
04068 |
KELLY, Alice McKay (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
Reiterating her above feelings regarding Miss "Mayo's evil propaganda urges again to have Gandhiji's message to enable her to refute Mayo's evil propaganda authoritatively suggests that Sarojini Naidu may be deputed to counter-act Mayo's effects. |
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000013049 |
21.01.1928 |
07773 |
SRI PRAKASHA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
Police made searches in one rooms of Gandhi Ashram and several other houses. An old letter from Mr. Kripalani was taken away. |
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000013048 |
21.01.1928 |
07773 |
SRI PRAKASHA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
Further details about how he managed to see Anil in jail & secure some facilities for him and having decided to defend got a Vakalatnama signed in favour of some local pleader. |
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000014739 |
22.01.1928 |
04468 |
DHARMSI BHANJI KHOJA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Talking of Violence-non-violence, Truth-Untruth suggests substitution of the term. "Asatya Nigraha" for---" Satyagraha" and referring to Gandhiji's views about Varnashrama dharma points out that merits and temperaments of the soul must be the basis of Varnashrama and not the avocations. |
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000014233 |
23.01.1928 |
04069 |
ELLIST FRANK (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
advising despatch of a book called "The Service of Motherhood" in the hope that the same may be found useful by any of Gandhiji's Welfare Centres in In |