Index > Correspondence > Correspondence : 1928

Correspondence : 1928

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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.

000016565

01.01.1928

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

16

A booklet of Ashram prayers.

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".

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 ?

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

00026887A

06.01.1928

08510

KOTAK,SHARDA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I am better, I do not requir any more funds.

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.

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 .

000023197

07.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

Inquires about his health.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

000023198

11.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

Hopes Maulana will secure more costomers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

000014833

14.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

1

Complaining about stray dogs and inquiring about accomodation for Mrutyungaya.

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.

000023199

15.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

Personal news informs that Dr. Roy's declares his faith in Khadi.

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.

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.

000027810

15.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

I shall be going to Porbunder and then to Vartej.

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

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.

000026888

18.01.1928

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

10

Statements of accounts.

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 ?

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.

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.

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.

000029066

19.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08703

RATILAL MOTICHAND (Sheth)

2

We should bear the loss bravely. What are his family commitments ?

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.

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.

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.

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.

000014627

19.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04316

MENON , V. K. Sankara

1

Forwarding Kellappan's report for perusual and return.

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.

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.

000023201

20.01.1928

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

It has got defects. Try to informe it.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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