Index > Correspondence > Correspondence : 1940

Correspondence : 1940

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000029028

01.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

1

Hope both of you are well. Illness continues here etc.

000026328

01.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Miscellaneous.

000024101

03.01.1940

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GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

Building may be constructed in the Harijan Colony if Bapa approves. Inquires if Khaddar is effected in anyway by spinning programme of the congress.

000021743

04.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08063

BARETO (Dr.)

1

Gandhiji suggests that he (the doctor) may send his bill on a poor man's scale and says (in humour) that Gandhiji was under the impression that the doctor would pay him (Gandhiji) fees for sending beggar patients.

000025300

06.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Good you reached safely. News of others.

000030478

07.01.1940

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GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

(1) G. Confesses his fault in mismanagement. Promises to inquire about damage of Books & Money. Which he considers terrible. (2) Says I am impatient to remove your faults, not dissatisfied with you.

000024765

09.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

1

I cannot give up treatment write to the Maharaja.

000028378

10.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Return well.

000026673

12.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10439

GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila

2

I am very hardpressed for time. I am not likely to take up fight so soon. News about others.

000025349

14.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08396

BHARATAN

1

Your not is misplaced. Please prepare another. The A. I. V. I. A. cannot deal with it. I shall deal with it in the "Harijan".

000030673

15.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

2

Asks to inform Gurudev that Subhash is behaving like spoiled child of the family. His politics show sharp unbridgable difference For me (G) Subhash is like son.

000029027

18.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

1

Many persons here are bed ridden Hope you are well.

000028766

18.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10492

ABDUL KHALIL

2

If what you write is true it is regrettable.

000023861

18.01.1940

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

01342

NATESAN

2

Thanks for the telegram and informs that nothing will be done in haste though the Viceroy's reference to scheduled classes was provocative.

000026674

19.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10439

GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila

4

Hope mother and child (Ila) are alright. Meet Mary She is a good worker etc.

000032293

19.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09243

TRIVEDI, Keshavram Ramashankar

1

Replying late to Keshavram, Gandhiji asks him to take the advice from Laxmidas.

000025861

22.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08454

SHURJI VALLABHDAS

1

Gandhiji feels those who obstruct themselves will have to set the things right so wait.

000030477

22.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

advises him to observe silence as all cimplain his taking too much. Says I enjoy keeping silent.

000024983

22.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

2

Advises to withdraw from all organisations and work at his seat.

000028101

23.01.1940

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GANDHI, M. K.

08627

GLADYS

1

You came and went away in a hurry keep me informed of your work.

000030476

23.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Dreams have exposed my smallness. We all being imperfect should bear with each another. Otherwise all of us will be put to shame.

000030475

23.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Expresses no objection to his coming. Opines no harm in Spending Rs. 100/- for finding peace.

000028379

24.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

I am your parents and exact complete obedience and wish you to shut your eyes to my shortcomings. That can be only if you have faith in me.

000026100

25.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

No change in diet is necessary. Have massage and sunbath.

000028739

25.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08689

SHRIMATI K. L.

2

I do not mean converts should be coerced to return to the original told unless they do it of their own accord.

000028767

25.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10492

ABDUL KHALIL

1

Yes it is true. Hope it will not recur. Regarding the rest I shall decide.

000029173

26.01.1940

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GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

I stand by want I have said but you should not accept the position unwillingly or with mental reservation.

000025347

26.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08396

BHARATAN

1

The parcel came alright but remained unopened.

000024766

26.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

1

I am not going to write any thing atpresent as I think the coming visit to Delhi is rather important.

000026101

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Feet may be massaged if without it one cannot get sleep otherwise not.

000026102

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

See the enclosed. Enclosure of 26102;- If you approve I propose to go to Bengal for the cow protection work. Krishna Chandra has no spare time to teach me.

000026334

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Miscellaneous.

000009677

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

Pleased to learn there: Ammayan in relieved of anxiety. Iammalalji praised your Voice and singing.

000027453

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

3

Narandas must publish accounts of the brithday collections. It seems you and Narandas can never see eye to eye. The best course is to work in separate fields.

000023565

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

A student acquires knowledge by humility and inquiries.

000022551

27.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

1

Pained at the Sind tragedy and asks for draft of an appeal.

000029174

29.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Hope you are well.

000030674

29.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

2

Informs his Coming there for two days with a large family Asks will the crowd matter ? Wire if necesary.

000029175

30.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Jawahar's buoyancy is infectious but you have not been infected ! Good you went there:

000023548

30.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

Desires that milk diet may not be reduced. Approves of the tone and contents of his letter.

000009694

31.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

1

May god be with you. all during of ordeal.

000026682

31.01.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

1

Personal news. Mary Barr is a good worker. Take her to your home and help her.

000025862

01.02.1940

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

08454

SHURJI VALLABHDAS

1

Much depends upon how Gandhiji fares in Delhi. Get the watch repaired if possible.

000028666

01.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10488

KALELKAR (KAKA SAHAEB)

1

I do not approve of the article. The suggested Hindustani is Ursu.

000031028

01.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08910

SARLABEN

1

Asks to meet evening prayer.

000024767

01.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Improve halth and wait till I return after seeing the Viceroy. you may then see the Maharaja.

000024837

01.02.1940

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

5

Explains that Praja Mandal fights for full responsible government but if it is declared illegal it will start mass Civil Disobedience and recruit new members.

000024836

01.02.1940

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

3

Defends himself as a man of peace and friend of the state. States immediate reason for visit as devising measures for famine relief and securing release of prisoners.

000022646

02.02.1940

08167

HEATH, Carl

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

We hope and pray for settlement.

000009695

03.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

1

Wire mother Condition Delhi.

000023008

03.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08209

BHIKSHU

1

Informs that G. cannot do anything.

000023697

05.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

1

Nothing doing leaving tomorrow.

000022647

05.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08167

HEATH, Carl

1

Thanks no settlement is possible.

000009733

07.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01811

RAMIBEN

2

We come today. Ba is here: News about Prabhavati,Kunverji, etc Inquiries about others.

000026103

08.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Put in as much physical effort as possible.

000009682

08.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

Death is the and of pain. Keep up the noble traditions of the parents.

000023549

08.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

Advises him to stick to his job.

000030474

12.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Advises not to come to Malikanda if Kanchan comes there & to decide himself about attending congress. Says Dharma means coutrolling desires.

000034007

12.02.1940

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

A young man of 23 years sought advice from Gandhiji in the matter of use of Khadi. he himself used to wear Khadi but his wife refused to do so.Gandhiji advises hi