000025889

06.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Yes our test is yet to come. But Sardar does not think your fears are well founded.

000027979

07.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

2

Letters pertaining to business. We love are love letters. Good wishes for the new year.

000023536

07.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

Personal inquiries.

000024432

12.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

No leisure even for a minute. Purity of mind is the most efficacious means to attain and sustain Brahmacharya. Unconsious prayer means that one doing is praying just as a sound steeper has no knowledge of his sleeping state.

000026075

12.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08471

AGRAVAL, K. C.

1

Duplicate of 24432

000031978

16.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

Gandhiji was happy about the report of work he got from Mira thought her letters. Gandhiji hard pressed for time. Mira would know though "Hatijan" about the events that were fast shaping. Reference to Devdas, Laxmi & Ramdas and also to Kallenbach who is to arrive on Satursay. The Agakhan wants the Congress to settle with Jinnah if possible.

000022796

16.01.1939

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Instruction by G. that the amount be credited to the Harijan fund.

000022797

18.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09571

THAKKAR, Amritlal V.

2

Informs that the amount was earmarked for khadi work. So return the amount. Inquires if he can spare 15 days for prohibition work in Khandesh.

000023537

18.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

Desires him to write methodically and in good handwriting. Expresses faith in his honesty.

000031979

20.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Gandhiji was taking all possible care to keep his health. (2) Gandhiji wants to discover the art of living long though full of activity to the end. (3) Gandhiji's admiration for Pathans who are open they trust you.

000022543

20.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

2

Gandhiji is deeply hurt at Malkani's letter in which he underrated Khadi work in Sind.

000022282

20.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

G is worried because she is wavering and because she repudiated Maulana. Thinks going to Mrudula is unnecessary.

000026657

21.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

If there is no work here your place is by the side of Manilal in South Africa and you should go there:

000028751

21.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08693

HYDARI, Akbar (Sir)

8

The state authorities have not responded to the decision of the state Congress to stop Satyagraha and instead mixed up issues by refering to Hindu MahaSabha and Aryan league which have nothing to do with the Congress If you like I shall find out what Sardar sid etc.

000026658

22.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

You should immediately go to Manilal. His letter is so good that I wish you it to me after persusal.

000024095

22.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

Does not see anything wrong in Harijan Ashram spending more for the Prayer Hall.

000009727

22.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01811

RAMIBEN

1

Your letter after long time. I am too busy to write but you must write. Hope all are well.

000022024

22.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Advises not to return but to carry on the work. Says that his suspisian will go away, as it came her work and time alone can achieve it.

000022544

22.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

2

Begs pardon as cheque was not sent in time and encloses it. Desires that if he cannot give individed attention to the village uplift work he had better leave and not expect any remunaration from Gandhiji.

000029910

23.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

1

Assures that her articles will be published in Harijan.

000022025

23.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Advises her not to be upset.

000026659

25.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

Why wprry about forecasts of death. I may go anytime and then it will be your duty to become a fit inharitor of my work not money because there us none.

000026660

25.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

I think you shold go to Manilal. Forecaste about my death should not be taken notice of.

000024094

26.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

Try to findout why something happened and not now your apologises from Aryan Leauge is uncovincing. When two persons resort to violence a non violent man if he cannot do anything else may pray keep aloof and secrifice himself is necessary.

000024756

28.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

1

Permission is granted. Register has been despatched.

000022026

29.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Advises her to do what she thinks proper and assures her that this is not written either in pain or in anger.

000024960

31.01.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00502

SUNDARAM

1

Use the wheel during your week of silence. It is a real companion.

000024949

01.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00502

SUNDARAM

1

I am glad silence has agreed with you and that you are again silent.

000031980

02.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji has given instruction to Shushila to write daily to Mira about his health. He needs rest both from physical and mental activities. He wants Mira to keep herself busy with her work and not to worry about Gandhiji's health. -As Kasturba wanted to go to Rajkot she stayed behind Bardoli.

000032108

02.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

In his foreword to the 3rd Edition of the book "Why the village Movement. (by J.C. Kumarappa,) Gandhiji expresses happiness for the book has seen the 3rd edition. The author answers all doubts regarding necessity feasibility of village movement But the book is os no use of any one who believes that only big industriary can being properity to India. Gandhiji felt happy that fortunately such people are not in large number. Every lover of villages. should possers a copy of the book.

000031981

03.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji wants Mira to keep her health with utmost care: Warm clothing and good food etc. Asks Mira not to worry about Gandhiji's health. God will keep him on this earth as long as He needs him here: God's will be done and not ours.

000024757

07.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08359

BAJAJ, Janakidevi

1

Not necessary to go to jaipur. Your duty is here:

000026076

08.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08471

AGRAVAL, K. C.

1

Duplicate of 24430

000024433

08.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

He is a real Brahmacharya who can witness others marrying without any sort of pesturbance.

000032003

09.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji had not forgotten Mira only because she was away. He had not found time to write to her Gandhiji expresses hope that time is doing its healing work. He wanted to know if pundit jagatram really carne. Refernce to Gandhiji's tour programme leaving for Calcutta on 15th to go to Sahntineketan on 17th and then to Malikanda on 19th.

000022545

09.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

1

Informs that the explenation is satisfactory and that money will be sent.

000024434

11.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

The limitation prescribed by me is necessary till the mind completly tranquit that However does not mean that we should refuse to serve when necessary.

000026077

11.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08471

AGRAVAL, K. C.

1

Duplicate of 24434

000027980

11.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

1

You can stay with we during the congress session.

000023692

11.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

1

Advises to carry on Inquires about the lady who backs anti Hindi compaign.

000030614

14.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08835

SURESH

1

Says Neither I have thought nor feel any atmosphere for launching civil disobediance.

000033663

14.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Why did you fall ill ? Enclosed letter for Shaikh Chandbhai- My health is deteriorating. Still, no cause for anxiety. Will you or Gokibehn get permission to see Kasturba ?

000029012

15.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

They have to merge in one another even if one party does not the other should.

000023693

16.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Advises to prosecute the person unless he apologises Opines one cannot govern always by cold reason.

000029360

18.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08716

RAVINDRA

1

If you can renounce the lure of wealth it will be a success.

000029013

18.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

Hope you are settled and happy that you will give credit to the Ashram discipline.

000029015

20.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

Do not be upset and have courage.

000029434

20.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02073

SHARMA, Balkrishna "Navin"

1

What did you do in the disturbances of Kanpur ? Why did no one sacrificed like ganesh sahnkar Vidyarthi ?

000026661

25.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

3

The person is to help you. If you cannot pay him he will be provided from here: I am going to Rajkot. God's will be done. Do not worry.

000011760

26.02.1939

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

3

Gandhiji up at over Rajkot happenings. About other sure when we meet.

000031984

27.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji reports safe journey Talks begun.

000029116

27.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Arrived well. etc.

000031983

27.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji to reach Rajkot about 2-50 p.m.

000029117

27.02.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

You bore the separation bravely. Do so in future also and keep well.

000023538

27.02.1939

07849

KASTURBA

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

Personal inquiries and news.

000031985

03.03.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

(1) Gandhiji began fast with prayer. Fast likely to continue. (2) Mira asked not to worry and continue her work.

000029118

03.03.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Fast begun. You all do your duty.

000023539

03.03.1939

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

To some writing Gandhiji replies that some improvement is still necessary in the method of writing.

000031986

04.03.1939

00001