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Correspondence : 1929

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000015131

01.01.1929

04699

LUTOSLAWSKI, Wincenty (Prof.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

I am afraid Dhan Gopal Mukerjee's representations of Gandhiji are baseless. Did he ever meet you ?

000016024

01.01.1929

06166

TRIPATHI RAJKUMARI DEVI

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GANDHI, M. K.

8

A scotish girl aged 22 converted to Hinduism and married to an Indian Brahmin describing the depiorable pecuniary position of her family implores Gandhiji to help her and her husband. Both prepared to do any sort of hard wotk.

000016023

01.01.1929

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Valedictory of Srinivasa Shastri on the occasion of leaving South Africa shore, alongwith his portrait drawn from the "Cape Times" before his departure from Cape Town.

000016025

01.01.1929

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Offical receipt of All India Congress Committee for Rs. 10 being a subscription fee of Mahatma Gandhi.

000015946

01.01.1929

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

In the same strain as in 15945 say barriers are breaking down. However Great Britian is now out of the picture and India will have to deal directly to South Africa.

000016026

02.01.1929

06167

VASUDEVPRASAD

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Should I submit to be initiated by our Guru who leads an immoral life ?

000014984

02.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

04619

BEE KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION, Secretary

1

Inquiring whether the Association at Simla mentioned in " A Gulde to Bee-keeping " is still in existance and whether some one from Satyagrahashram can be sent there for receiving training.

000015133

02.01.1929

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

This week's news is nothing but tantalising. I hope earnestly that in view of the Congress Resolutions you take the lead again. The violence of the times will make a non-violent campaign almost impossible. Am hugely amazed at the Mac Millan man !

000016323

04.01.1929

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Statement before the Notary public by Mrs. Amette H. Donerty an American citizen whose husband was killed by "Congress Rioters" in Bombay on 19-11-1929 The purport of the statement is that Gandhiji and Mrs. Naidu wanted to persuade her not to make public this incident !

000014872

05.01.1929

04406

JAGANNATH

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

enclosing a copy of Gandhiji's draft revised by Tandonji intimates that Balvantraiji will be free before January 25 and can go to Sind or anywhere for collections.

000015255

05.01.1929

05541

BIRLA, G. D.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Malaviyaji approves Lalaji Memorial Fund draft. Ansari not here: I agree.

000026839

05.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

21

The poet is grand. I fear his differences with you are exaggerated by others- especially. Andrews who loves both. I am very busy. Please beware of Krishnadas.

000016027

05.01.1929

06168

MOGRE SADANANDA R.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

advising remittanee of Rs. 59-13-0 on behalf of Madhyandu Brahmin Union of Bombay.

000025583

06.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08417

PHADKE V. L.

1

Bring Jagu's wife. Do you want any more help ?

000014982

06.01.1929

04618

KISHORILAL

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

A devoted Khadi worker, approaches. Gandhiji with an earnest yearning to dedicate himself whole-sale at Gandhiji's feet. A sum of Rs.100/- donated to him by a friend is also dedicated to Gandhiji as "Guru Daxina (Offering to teacher)."

000014983

06.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04120

POLAK, H. S. L.

1

Introducing Jiwanlal Motichand - the aluminium business man, recommends him for all possible assistance during his stay in London.

000016028

06.01.1929

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Cutting from "The Macon Telegraph" dated 6-1-1929 containing "Life cannot die and other unusual material".

000015804

06.01.1929

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In view of Labour strike in Ahmedabad, the secretary Labour Association warns the new recruits brought in to break up the strike.

000015258

07.01.1929

03708

KRISHANDAS

09849

SUBBAIAH, A.

1

Please supply me with Romain Rolland's address.

000014873

07.01.1929

04032

BIRLA, Ghanashyamdas

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Regarding statement and appeal about LalAji Memorial, Progress in Khadi sale and expectation and progress and requirement of the Dairy Farm. Awaiting the results of Gandhiji's experiments with almond milk.

000015259

07.01.1929

04775

RAMANATHAN R. L.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

enclosing Bank draft for Rs. 1560/- collected as aid to his khadi fund by s. M. Sahai for the anniversary of his visit to Ceylon on 29th November.

000026840

07.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

26

An account of her stay, lactures etc. of the institutions and appreciation of the poet. She disapproves of non-vegetarian diet served to the students.

000031342

07.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02840

MIRABEN

1

'Gives his (Gandhi's) news & inquires her.

000015805

07.01.1929

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Weekly report of the Gujarat ginning Mill's strike.

000009565

08.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

09443

TYABJI, Abbas S.

1

Gujarat Mail does not go to Sabarmati so I will send somebody's car to Ahmedabad to receive you. I cannot give Raihana a drive in the Royal cart.

000030707

08.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

08857

JASANI, TARABEN

1

stressing importance of learning this Art Says why don't you come to Ashram for few months ? Here you might learn this Art.

000014902

08.01.1929

04591

POORIAH SITA

09849

SUBBAIAH, A.

1

The Slivers required are not meant for any institution but for our personal use. One Hindu family knowing spinning are also clamouring for slivers. Please point out wherefrom they can be easily obtained.

000014875

08.01.1929

04575

MOJPU THARRAWADDY

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Wire requesting to include Toungoo in Burma circuit assures of heartiest welcome.

000014874

08.01.1929

01397

ANSARI, M. A. (DR.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Thanks your letter. Cordially endorse appeal.

000015263

08.01.1929

04776

NAOROJI, Khurshed (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

The Indo-Chinese delegates not knowing english Khurdhedben conveys their desire to carry Gandhiji's message of hope and sympathy for their countrymen aspiring to attain the same goal as India and their expectation to visit the Ashram next year.

000026841

08.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

15

Santiniketan the homeop art and Sabarmati the home of asceticism supplement each other. People here are nice but it seems they do not know how to kook Indian Style food.

000016030

08.01.1929

06170

SHARMA, PARSHADILAL

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

Remetting Rs. 10/- as a contribution to Daridra Narayana purse saved by him by observing fasts for four days in a month, explains the history of his decision of his.

000009255

08.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

My programme is now fixed. I am leaving for Sind on the 31st. I advise you to stay there: Ba and Keshu had been to Delhi for two days.

000015261

08.01.1929

02736

NANDA, Gulzarilal

04302

MILL OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, Secretary

1

Mahatmaji's presence should be availed of by. Both parties for arriving at a satisfactory conclusion.

000014901

08.01.1929

04589

GUPTA, Shivprasad

04590

UPADHYAYA HARIBHAU

1

Intimating about the unrealized cheque of Rs.2000/- returned by Birlaji and issueing a fresh cheque for the amount in favour of Birlaji.

000014903

08.01.1929

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C.R. Khadi Bulletin no.1. in which he tries to convince a friend and though him the public of the urgence to adopt hand spun and hand woven khadi.

000015260

08.01.1929

01452

PAUL, K. T.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Seeking interview on 17th or 18th inst.

000027127

09.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

10455

GANGADHAR RAO

1

Give me details about Pundalik's satyagraha.

000015266

09.01.1929

04779

MUTHUREEVAPPAN

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Ordering 'Young India' for one year by V.P.P.

000015262

09.01.1929

01346

JAIRAMDAS

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

enclosing provisional tour programme for Gandhiji's approval.

000016031

09.01.1929

06171

NANDA DAYARAM

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

For effective foreign cloth boycott one should strart spinning and weaving factories through out the countries and sell the product at cheaper rates, instead of burning the cloth.

000026842

09.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

17

Narrates further impression at Santiniketan. Feels the instituation can join hands with Khadi workers; and that the so advertised differences can be bridged.

000016037

09.01.1929

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Cutting from "Bengalee" Cattle Diaseases": a menace to India's fundamental industry: and a scheme for preventing compaign. Report of a paper read at the All India Congress Conference.

000015134

09.01.1929

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

I have got on board at last. It will be better for you to see Europe and England before the year is over, and explain what it will mean if you have to call for Civil Disobedience in January 1930. English papers are always falsifying the news that comes over.

000015270

10.01.1929

04781

ALL INDIA CONGRESS, Under-Secretary

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Communicating the resolution adopted by the Working Committee at Calcutta reguesting Mahatmaji to prepare a scheme about the boycott of foreign cloth through Congress organisations.

000015269

10.01.1929

00770

ANSARI, M. A. (DR.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Confirming his wire (14874) expresses grief decision at the All Parties Muslim Leaguer's attitude and decision at the All Parties Muslim Conference in Delhi. Intimates about his ill health and expresses anxiety over financial difficulties of the Jamia Milia.

000015267

10.01.1929

04406

JAGANNATH

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Requesting to perform 3 functions. (1) Presiding Anniversary of Servants of People's Society, (2) Opening Lajpat Rai Hall and (3) Laying foundation stone of Gulab devi Hospital.

000015275

11.01.1929

00619

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Papers announce you touring North U.P. Hope you will extend tour South also.

000015136

11.01.1929

02817

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Informing about his popularity with Indian as well as white people and contrasting the same with the unpopularity and abuse in the homeland intimates that he will be landing on Indian shore on 15th February.

000015274

11.01.1929

04782

ATKINSON, Henry A. (Dr.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Intimating doings of the representative meeting in Geneva to consider the idea of holding an Universal Religious Peace Conference in 1930, communicates his arrival in India and a desire to meet personally on Tuesday, 15th January.

000015271

11.01.1929

01346

JAIRAMDAS

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Wire redirected. Myself reaching Sind 16th Choithram third week January. Had requested at Calcutta that Manilal should come 25th. Yourself 1st February. This give time for preparatory work for collections. Kindly wire final decision here:

000026843

11.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

10

Narrates her work in Muzaffarpur and meeting the Franco - Chinese friends.

000015276

12.01.1929

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GANDHI, M. K.

00619

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

1

As to European Visit am awaiting father's decision Consult him and guide me. You as a congress Secretary new bring out order out of chaos.

000015272

12.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00916

DAULATRAM, Jairamdas

2

Your programme stands. But if possible avoid travelling on Sunday night i.e. whilst I am silent.

000015279

12.01.1929

00612

NEHRU, Motilal (Pandit)

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Soliciting pardon for drawing Gandhiji in the politically filthy atmosphere of Calcutta expects help and guidance to work out congress programme, he himself being not in a position to do much moving due to presettled engagements.

000015277

12.01.1929

00619

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

After supplying Kamala's health-news referring to his telegraphic requests to extend his U.P. tour. Also suggests that Kripalani should overhault Khadi Centres.

000026844

12.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Personal news of her journey.

000016039

12.01.1929

10067

KUNVAR RANVIRSINH

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Submits 8 questions relating to God, Swaraj and self realiasation use of meat, liquor and eggs etc. for solution.

000016032

12.01.1929

10066

HOOGEWERF, E. ?

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

Requesting to use his influence with the Gaeckwar of Baroda to secure for him the post of Director of Industries or something similiar connected with the development of cottage industries. Copy of his application to Gaeckwar accompanies.

000016033

12.01.1929

06173

BANAJI, M. M.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Inviting Particular attention of Gandhiji to his enclosed English & Gujarati articles. Mr. M. M. Banaji suggests adoption of country tax instead of 5% of income on all congress men which is infinitesimal. Deprecates Congress programme.

000015273

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Let us simply do whatever we can in spite of adverse circumstances. In opinion dictatorstip is out of question. The health-God dealt with me most handsomely. during the Calcutta strain.

000015137

13.01.1929

04700

AGNES

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Supplying family news evinces eagerness to meet personally during his intended visit next year, as has been reported by Mande Royden.

000014876

13.01.1929

04576

ANNYYA

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Requesting Mahatmaji to get his half share in the property in Natal.

000014879

13.01.1929

04578

SURYANARAYANMURTHI S.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

What course should I follow in court if called to give evidence in an alleged murder case of his wife by husband. I know the contents of a letter written to the husband by a dancing girl.

000026845

13.01.1929

10086

SLADE, Madeleine (MIRABEN) (Miss)

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GANDHI, M. K.

8

Do you approve of the posters designed by me ? The report in the press about me and my work are put in without my knowledge. Can I have your programme ?

000015264

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04777

NAOROJI, Khurshed (Miss)

1

These Indo-Chinese friends will be welcome whenever they come. A short message is sent for whenever they come. Let Jamnaben come before 31st. What happened to the balance of the stuff in Calcutta ?

000015265

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04778

BUI-GUANG CHIEU

1

"True freedom lies through Truth and Nonviolence and nothing else".

000009256

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

My programme is now fixed. I am leaving for Sind on the 31st. I advise you to stay there for a month.

000023218

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03231

SATISH BABU

2

Inquires if tri colour national flag can be prepared and if yes the cost and about food cost per head in their ashram.

000015268

13.01.1929

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04780

JAGANNATH, Lala

1

Regarding Punjab visit I am awaiting a communication from Pandit Motilalji.

000016034

13.01.1929

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Cutting from the "The Macon Telegraph" dated 13-1-1929 containing "The Gospel" and other articles.