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Correspondence : 1942

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000031846

03.01.1942

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GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji ents jokes with Mira who during her observance of silence had caught scorpious, rates snakes etc. Mira was also to complete the English rendering of selected Vedic hymns.

000027988

05.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

1

Come when you like and bring your friends.

000032126

05.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

2

Gandhiji says to Kumarappa that he took lot of trouble to see him free. Sita would contact him from Nagpur.

000032294

05.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09244

NARAHARI

1

Gandhiji sends good wishes on behalf of himself and that of Sardar Patel on the occasion of the inauguration of the school.

000024787

06.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

1

Instructions regarding Hari Bhau, Poonamchand etc.

000029391

07.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08726

ICHCHHA, HARI

1

Bear the loss of your husband and condole children. Get engrossed in some service.

000029049

07.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

You do not seem to be keeping well Why not go to Sevegram for a change ?

000023562

11.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

Appriciates his silence which however may be broken when it is a question of service.

000025310

12.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Do not worry about criticism. Come to Benaras if you can.

000033706

15.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Champa says that Harilal is growing worse. Champa stays here: Enclosed is a letter from Atmaswaroopanandji. Write if you have anything to suggest in the matter. I am going to Kashi on 19th and will back on 24th or 25th.

000031847

25.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji did not like Mira's feeling sorry for not touching this time Gandhiji's feet before he left for journey. He exhorted her to be above these outward sings of affection.

000033707

25.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

It is good that you decided to be in the Committee. I would like to send Veena's sister to you. She would render good service under you. Veena is at Calcutta. I do not wish to increase your burden but want to prepare a woman-worker.

000032127

25.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Gandhiji promises to write a forword to J.C. Kumarappa's booklet. Wnquires about Bharatan's health.

000024788

25.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Instrutions regarding disbursements and payments to Menon etc.

000023821

26.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08263

MALAVIYA, Madan Mohan (Pandit)

2

Feels happy that Gandhiji could meet him. Hopes he has started the work.

000031555

28.01.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

Rebukes to getting impatient. Asks to study without over. straining & says you may skip examinations this year.

000026177

01.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Let Laxmidas have it.

000021556

01.02.1942

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

3

A rough estimate of Marathi weekly "Harijan Sevak".

000028400

02.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

3

Gives tips for an ideal secretary and wishes for birthday.

000026178

02.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

All our things should be very clear.

000024473

02.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Drawing attention to the uncleanliness of the knife supplied to him, remarks that in the jail such knives were so clean that they shone. Let all our thing be clean.

000024789

02.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Suggests names for the committee. I do not know Maharaj but his help may be taken.

000030402

03.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Forwarding Shailendra's complain regarding preparation of vegetable advises to discuss & settle the affair.

000026179

07.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

True, guests should give notice and yet exceptions are bound to be. If there is food storage let them have the preference etc. etc.

000024474

07.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Regarding accomodation of unexpected guests, and want of space and utensils, I feel that guests should send previous intimation; However make the most of what we have including giving up our own food.

000024948

07.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

1

Why do you write in English ?

000025330

07.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Instructions about diet and personal news.

000032121

08.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

2

Gandhiji wants Jairmdas to be on the executive of A.I.V.I. A. Prof. Kumarappa is offered a column in Harijan every week. Kumarappa is asked to give a plan for the use of threatened plots of land. Also asked to do Hindi in a short time.

000026180

09.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Miscellaneous instructions.

000032128

11.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Gandhiji asks Kumarappa to see him on 13th at 5p.m. when he could asks about Mrs. Hoppman.

000029822

12.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

General News.

000032129

12.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Gandhiji writes to Kumarappa regarding Sita's visit to Nagpur for a patient.

000029331

14.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

I am alright J's affairs are still worrying me etc.

000024851

14.02.1942

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

He has served the Harijans free of charge. Hope he will do the same in future:

000022805

14.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05285

SHAMLAL

1

Desires that all facilities should be given to Belkoba and that expenses be debited to G's account.

000029815

15.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

General News.

000026138

15.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

3

General instructions.

000023769

15.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

2

Opines that the duty of a journalist is to guide both,- the Government and the people, and that in this he has not come up to the mark. Invites attention to Manilal's splendid fight in Sough Africa.

000025327

15.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Do write to Janki Devi and other letters of condolence.

000026181

16.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

4

Miscellaneous instructions.

000026182

16.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

We should adopt ourselves to circumstances.

000022558

17.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04351

BHAGAVANDAS

1

Thanks for the help being rendered to Malkani.

000021744

17.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08063

BARETO (Dr.)

1

Fixes the fee and sends the cheque.

000022561

17.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

2

Appreciates his work. Advises to learn Hindi in both the scripts. Hopes to persuade kher (for presiding somewhere ?)

000032130

19.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Gandhiji would sent the forword and the book as soon as it is ready.

000024475

21.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

My sleep was not disturbed by your note. Cleanliness of the vessels should be specially attended to.

000026183

21.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Miscellaneous instructions.

000024546

21.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08352

MEHTA, Annapurna C.

2

So you also are going to marry. Alright My blessings.

000028461

22.02.1942

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

08648

MEHER TULSI

1

Good you could introduce hard spun yarn as currency.

000033704

23.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Naraharibahi has sent Veenabehn from here: If she does good work, we may fix some salary for her. Pyarelal's mother should be paid regularly. Is Khadi work still with you ?

000031906

23.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

2

(1) Mahadev is ill suffering from blood pressure needs prolonged rest it means Gandhiji will have to carry a heavier burden. But as Javanji's work is well organised he would not mind it. (2) Mahadev's article on British History may be held for next week (i.e. to be published in Harijan a week Later. Gandhiji awaiting Jivanji's reply concerning Urdu.

000029050

26.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

4

DEtailed instructions to a pregnant woman with the hope that they will serve the country four fold now.

000031826

26.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji was pleased with yesterday's meeting. He would inform Ashadevi.

000030401

26.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

3

How to comfort you when our consept of freedom & bondage differ. advises to realese his heart by writting him (G) letters. advises not to work toohard & to go out station for a change when necessary.

000024105

27.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

In surprised at his not receiving Gandhiji's letters. Conveys and asks for news.

000026693

28.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10439

GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila

2

Bear the loss bravely not by weeping but by imbibing the good points of the deceased.

000033705

28.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09803

GANDHI, Narandas & Jamna

2

Why is Jamna geting fever again ? If the services fo Kanaiya are required, he may be called over there: He has gone for two weeks for physical training. But if need be, he can be called. Gandhiji writes to Jamna to say that she could go there if she likes.

000023772

28.02.1942

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

2

Gives news about his tour says Madras is scarred but he will do his best. Ridicules Gandhiji's insistence on learning both Devnagari and Urdu script. Desires him to study Urdu.

000023768

28.02.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

2

Agrees that he can work according to his ability only. Feels that the journalists assocaition can be of some use. Personal news.

000030403

01.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

These two forces drive us. See that Asuri does not drive you. You are your own master.

000009804

01.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

2

Nothing to suggest in your draft notice. City Bhandars may have to be closed. There is no objection to lending money to Various bhandora.

00030404a

01.03.1942

 

 

 

 

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000024818

01.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05382

SAVITRI

1

Do not worry. Let the doctor diognise and then we can think of the treatment.

000031247

02.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08970

ANNAPURNA

2

Encourages her to take marriage as an advantage. Says One does not fall merely by marrying but by indulging in Sense pleasures.

000023703

02.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Opines that we should not fear but should try to win over those who do not agree with us. What about Mr Jinnah ?

000024106

06.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

1

Informs that Dhities sent by him were received and used. Acknowledges receipt of his letters.

000025332

06.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Herewith copy of a letter to JaiPrakash etc.

000026184

07.03.1942

00001

GANDHI, M. K.