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Correspondence : 1932

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000027238

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

I do want your letters. Why do you not write. Do not think that letters are unwelcome to me.

000033416

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Proposed fast postponed at present. Reference to Chhara's problem. Reference to Ramji- his demand for electrification. Reference to Tilakram, Indu. Kishorlal's asthma trouble vanished because of some treatment. Let Jamna try it.

000027078

01.01.1932

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The article complains the influence Gandhiji has exerted on the U. S. A. as regards philosophy, Art and food.

000018864

01.01.1932

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Commentary on Government measure abolishing King's commission from Indian Army.

000030714

01.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

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1

They are friends of India. They have come to study the country & the morden movement. All Congressmen please render them all possible help.

000018863

01.01.1932

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Containing cherupu yagna narayana sastri's prediction about Gandhiji under heading 'Mahatma Gandhiji and India."

000027079

01.01.1932

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This article in the Saturday Evening Post gives short amounts of early history of India its caste system and early settlement of British in India.

000028152

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

2

Go to Darjeeling but see that there also you observe Ashram discipline and rules. Also remember all cannot go to Darjeeling.

000029508

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08739

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur

1

Feels Government wants to see him (G) only if he approaches with the straw in the mouth.

000033328

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

It is 11-30 p.m. I may be arrested today night itself. I have full faith in you. God will give you enough strength to face all the difficulties. Mirabehn will come there after my being arrested. You have to guide her. I have liked Laxmi's decision. Books and magazines at the Ashram to be handed to Gujarat Vidyapith.

000018485

02.01.1932

11018

CITY CONGRESS COMMITTEE

11019

NEW COTTON MILLS CO LTD.

2

In view of the impending clash with the government and consequent resumption by boycott of British goods movement we appeal to cancel all orders of British goods and co operate fully with the congress. Other wise rigorous boycott of the mills would be pronounced.

000018486

02.01.1932

10998

HORRABIN, J. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Appreciate cable clear statement situation while still able emergency representative meeting Tuesday.

000018488

02.01.1932

11021

SETHNA, Phiroze

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Chairman of National Liberal Federation with a view to avert revival of civil Disobedience and its disastrous consequences offers their services to government as well as to congress with a view to explore every avenue of maintaining peace and successful conclusion of work of Round Table conference.

000018487

02.01.1932

11020

LEE, Thomas B.

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GANDHI, M. K.

4

Concerning over Indian Situation and impending resumption of civil Disobedience Struggle appeals in the name of Christ and Biblical precepts not to resist and aggravate the situation. Disobedience cannot correct disobedience gods law of love can adjust all world problems and will do so just in proportion as men demonstrate humility forgiveness and love.

000027827

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

Meet me in Ahmedabad if at all I reach there:

000018497

03.01.1932

11027

CLARE AND INCA

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

3

Love letter of Mrs. Clare communicating how they missed seeing him and party on Saturday morning and how lonely the 88 knights bridge appears and how eagerly all of them including children would be looking forward to every word that can be spared for them.

000018496

03.01.1932

00471

HORNIMAN, B. G.

00472

INDIAN INDUSTIRAL…,Secretary

1

Copy of Bombay Governor in council's warrant authorising the police commissioner to arrest and remove Gandhiji to Yeravda central prison during the pleasure of government.

000026398

03.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

I am very tired. Give your blessings to the coming struggle.

000026397

04.01.1932

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Enclosed was signed just before arrest. May God help us.

000027085

04.01.1932

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Gandhiji and Vallabhbhai Patel photographed together on eve of arrest.

000018489

04.01.1932

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2

Containing speech of C.D. Mehta on the Financial position of India, treating specially the issue of Exchange and Ratio.

000031633

05.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Instructions re: endorsements of a cheque.

000018490

06.01.1932

00790

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Referring to Gandhiji's great appeal to "Follow Sanatanists" which moved a very orthodox pundit to tears, Rajaji worrying about his health warns him not to repeat the attempt. dit to

000025191

09.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Gives news about his own health and diet and inquires about her health.

000027868

10.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

2

Good you mind the infant class. How do you fare ?

000018491

10.01.1932

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3

An article by Reginald Reynolds in the 'Hindu illustrated weekly ellushating his impressions about Gandhiji under heading "Bapu" some thoughts about Gandhiji's stay in England and the work in Round Table conference.

000033329

11.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

If I want to write to you at leisure, I should be in jail. This time, Sardar is also with me. My health, good, even though I still have not overcome the feeling of fatigue. Diet, same as earlier. Sardar also take only tea, roti and vegetables. No rice. I don't know who else has been arrested. Please inform. I have not written to Kakasaheb and to Chhaganlal Joshi. Send leather for making chappals and soles. I learn that Kasturba has been arrested today.

000024164

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08311

GANGA DEVI

2

Inquires about their health and fruit garden at the Sabarmati Ashram.

000027187

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10458

KASHINATH & KALAVATI

1

(1) Be moulded slously (2) I remember you had undertaken to obey Narandas.

000031634

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Instructions re: sending him carding Bow etc. (2) Inquires re: parcels (watches) to be sent to Evans & Rogers (British detectives on G during r. T.C*.)

000028716

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

4

Everybody should find out what perticular diet suits his body. Then discusses various food articles etc.

000028138

12.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

1

Inquires about health.

000028210

13.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08646

VARTEJI ABBAS

1

How far have you progressed in improving the carding process ?

000033023

15.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

You may now write long letters .What is your progress in the matter of "Charka" writing of Ramayans? -any other writings? How about your health? -and state of mind?

000028033

15.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07884

PADMA

2

Personal inquires.

000018626

16.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

00000

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1

Containg notes on "Self-Respect Movement" and Benard shaw and Non-Violence shaw says if you disarm naions they will fight with fists.

000009635

17.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

1

How is father ? Is he well looked after ? How are you keeping yourself ? You must begin giving me Urdu lessons.

000031635

18.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Says He (G) shall be compelled to use rubber sole if sole leather not procured.(3) Informs re: his diet. Walks spinning etc.

000022614

18.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08155

TRIVEDI (Prof.)

2

Thanks for fruit and requests not to send any more unless asked for.

000022630

20.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08161

LITTLE FRIENDS, London

2

Remembers their meeting him and thanks for their gifts. Asks if they feel fun in receiving a letter from a prisoner. Informs that G. is not conscious of having done anything wrong.

000028136

21.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

2

Do you also wish to go to Darjeeling. Do what you like but improve your health. I know you are sober.

000033331

21.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

Received post from Ashram today only. No objection to inclusion of some statements from my letters in 'Ashram Samachar'. Ashramites may come to meet at any time as per their wish. Krishna Maiyadevi and others may be allowed to go to Darjeeling. To pay them one-way fare: Enquiry about Abbaas Saheb; and also Raojibhai Manibhai of Sojitra. Venilal was too ill at Bombay. How is he now ? My congratulations to Kantilal, Pruthuraj and others.

000019993

21.01.1932

07101

LINDSAY, Michael

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

1

Towards a letter from Charles Roberts and a safe custody receipt for a sealed parcel containing gifts by Gandhiji at the time of his leaving South Africa left with late Sir William Wedderburn and entrusted by the latter to Mr. Charles Roberts.

000028137

22.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08631

KRISHNA, Maiya Devi

1

How did you manage to have the full !

000025617

23.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08419

SYKES, Frederick (Sir)

4

Giving instances of misuse of Government powers acquired under Ordinances (in matter of Vidyapitha, other School building, beating etc) desires Government to play the game fairly so that in the end neither party may have to accuse the others of maliced.

000027667

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

1

Inquires about herself and others.

000025837

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

2

Inquirs about herself and others.

000031636

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

(1) Informs his (G's) sleeping thrice during day to make up London wear & tear in spite & full sleep at night (2) Plans to spin 500 yds per day against present 250 yds. (3) Informs jail authority's granting his (G's) demand for weekly visit.

000009462

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

I saw you in Bombay, so I suggested to Anandi to write. Do write to me.

000018492

23.01.1932

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Contains a studied contribution by Rev William Robert Moody acquainting Gandhiji to Westerners under heading "What is Gandhiji's Religion" Gandhiji is a great man but does not come up to Jesus or any of the Christian saints.

000031280

23.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

advises not to work beyond capacity Feels such distinction due illusion as soul behind the body is the same.

000025056

24.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08392

PARMAR, Lalji K.

2

Do not remain lazy. Spin and induce others to spin.

000032665

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

I had seen you in Bombay. But I had not asked you anything then. You may send your accounts for the last months. You seemed to be keeping good health.

000033332

24.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

You will know more about my things through Mirabehn's letters. My weight - 106 1/2 lbs. and that of Sardar is 144lbs. Champa's letter causes concern. She should be separated from Ratilal for some time. Ratilal seems to be harassing her. Please inform me whether I should continue to send all my paper through you. Thoughts come to me at the opportune time. Mahadev and Kakasaheb have collected them. Reference to Giri family.

000031002

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

2

Asks. to suggests some names for her son from which G will finally choose. Praises her father in Law's benevolent nature & asks to request him (her father in law) to come back foreign shunning greed of earning.

000009636

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

How long was Babajan kept in Nadiad ? What about his diet ? Timely precautions may be taken to avoid lice trouble in the beard. We remember Babajan. How old is Sohala's baby ? There is no restriction on my letters, provided they are non-political.

000009779

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

2

Do not worry about your illness. Resume work only when you are totally alright.

000023447

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

1

Asks for personal news.

000027239

25.01.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Asks for the news of the family and desires to write to Chhotalal that he may now commit Gita by heart.

000033022

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

I remember about the writing of the history of the Ashram.But I don't know how far it will matarialize. My right hand has not remained sufficiently serviceable. You have written about Magan Charka. -You may send your question about Almora so that I can write to you the relevant things. Similarly about the history of the Ashram. How do you spend your time ? How about your health? You have not yet replied to the questions raised in my earlier letter.

000033840

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09812

GANDHI, Jamnadas K.

2

You just came and went away. How is your school ? How many students and teachers ? How about Jagannath and his brothers ? How is your health ? Write to me.

000032518

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00853

BANKER, Shankerlal G.

2

Gandhiji refers to a booklet sent to him by somebody. The booklet contained a speech of Ramnathan who argued against Khaddar. The booklet also contained counter arguments by Pattabhi and Varadachari. Gandhiji asks Shankarlal to go through the said booklet. Ref. to Gulzarilal Desai. Shankarlal should ask Anasuyabehn to write to Gandhiji.

000025184

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Do not wirry about us. We are both O. K.

000033963

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

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2

Gandhiji has written a note on the 13th Canto of BhaganvGita. Body of the individual and the supreme being. Body made of five elements, etc. pain and pleasure: Man has to do things. Sin and merits. Man should know the difference between himself and the supreme being. To try to get Liberation.

000033333

26.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Enquiry about Ramji and others. How about spinning and weaving activities at the Ashram ? enclosing herewith Canto 14 of Gita which had been left out here only. I learn that there is some disturbance in your health because of intake of groundnut.- not advisable.- you may take almonds. maximum 5 tolas.- Roti, vegetables, milk and curds would be enough.- Some food with starch content also a cause some diseases. This is the opinion of latest research.

000033334

27.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

As per Mahavir's letter, others also may be sent to Darjeeling and they may be paid the expenses. Congratulations to Surendra. Canto 14 of Gita enclosed herewith.

000021861

27.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

(1) Advises to take Friction sitz bath and light diet to cure irregularity in monthly period; and (2) to write in Urdu. States that if government does not allow Miraben to see him he would cease seeing others.

000024389

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Urging to write. No necessity to spare him while in jail. Enquires about mental peace and Babu's weakness.

000027870

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

1

Has the ear improved ? etc. etc.

000028565

28.01.1932

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