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Correspondence : 1944

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000025690

06.01.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08435

KHAN, Bahadur

2

Suggests names of persons whom Kasturba would like to meet offand on during her illness which she consider will end in death.

000028547

24.01.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10482

HOME DEPARTMENT, Secretary

1

The responsibility is that of the Govt for before congress did anything and actually when it wanted to negotiate with government the latter arrested leaders and started a reign of terror which exasperated the people. Ler us be tired by an impartial tribunal or release us.

000025692

27.01.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

Herewith a letter addressed ti the Government of India. If you can deal with it it need not be sent.

000025691

27.01.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10432

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

2

Govt is inflicting pin picks on the patient by improving all sort of restrictions on visits of even approved visitors. Government says she is kept with me in her own interest. Let Government play the game in a fair manner.

000025693

31.01.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

Reminder of 25692

000025694

03.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

Pleads for allowing Dr. Dinsha and Vaidya Sharma as the patient is anxious to have their treatment.

000025696

07.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

Representation against my detention was sent on 25-1-44 there is no reply as yet.

000025695

07.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

Inquires if the letter (refused to in No 25689) was sent.

000025697

14.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11126

INSPECTOR GENERAL Of PRISONS

1

Vaidya is permitted to visit her but is not allowed to stay. This hardly helps as the patient is in a precarious condition.

000025698

16.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11126

INSPECTOR GENERAL Of PRISONS

2

Government is callous in not allowing the Vaidya to stay with the patient. I therefore suggest (1) this may be permitted or (2) She may be released on parole or (3) I may be relieved of the responsibility of looking after her by removing me some where else.

000025699

18.02.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11126

INSPECTOR GENERAL Of PRISONS

1

The vaidya has given up hope. He may however be allowed to come when needed. I may say permission allowing him to nurse came very cate.

000023962

07.03.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08304

CANDY (General)

1

Sends condolences on the death of his wife.

000025700

16.03.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08435

KHAN, Bahadur

1

Government's decision about my liberty to acknowledge message of condolence is halting and so I do not wish to enjoy it.

000025701

01.04.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10432

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

4

Gandhiji refutes certain statements made by Government regarding steps taken by them to procure medical aid and shows how late it was permitted. For this he quotes chapter and verse, gives a history of the efforts made by him and lays blame on Government Shows how hollow Government claim is to procure medical aid in time; providing trained nurses etc etc.

000025702

03.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

I cannot make distinction between relatives and Ashram members.

000025703

06.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

I wish Government will acquire the ground where Mahadev Desai and Kasturba were cremated.

000032841

07.05.1944

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

01686

ANASUYABEN

2

Gandhiji feeling very weak after the attack of malaria. Particularly, he feels mental weakness which he had not experienced so far. But even then, God will give him strength if He wants to take some work from him. Gandhiji may go to Mahabaleshwar or Poona or Bombay (Juhu) or Nandi hill for taking rest. Place not yet decided. Enquiry about Shankerlal's health. Ref. to Mridula who is expected to improve her health by staying in Srinagar. Delay in posting the letter. Now, it is sent care of Ramakrishna Mission. Gandhiji to go to Juhu. You will learn about his health from the medical bulletins.

000022088

11.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Informs about G's health.

000022089

14.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Informs about G's health.

000029053

20.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

Come if you like but put up some where else. Atpresent observing silence.

000033723

20.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

I am writing to you lying in bed. Enclosed is my statement. If you want any changes, you may write to me. Ishall make necessary alterations. Manu, daughter of Jaisukhlal is a good, innocent girl. has a sense of service. I want that she should improve her Sanskrit and Gujarati. I would like to send her to you. Inform me about your readiness to admit her.

000030744

20.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08869

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

2

Conveys abundant sympathy at death of addressees brother & expresses deep belief in God.

000026205

21.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

General inquires about the Ashram.

000022090

22.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Informs that he is revocering and is allowed to write a few letters. Asks her to work where she is.

000029111

23.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08712

INDRA

1

Come if you like. But why undergo travel hardships ?

000029927

23.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

1

Informs gradual recovery but normal writing not yet permitted.

000022456

23.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08112

MULCHANDJI

1

Advises to rest satisfied with what can be done.

000026206

24.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

We are perishable so how can the pictures remain permenant ?

000027659

25.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

Do take up some work where you can serve the poor and be one with them.

000023713

26.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Asks to come if possible or better write as G. is not strong enough for discussion.

000029054

28.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

1

Do come to Sevagram. Tell Nanabhai also to come.

000023564

31.05.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

1

Makes personal inquires and advises to help Satis Babu rather than come to Gandhiji.

000033716

01.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

If you had come at the time of marriage, we could have talked something. But I can understand your not coming. About my fast, I have left everything to God. About Kasturba Memorial Fund, I shall have to think about it. If you get any thoughts, please write to me. You will get Rs. 3500/-.

000022462

01.06.1944

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Note to Gandhi I am not all orrusuous but Poona is suitable to me.

000029702

03.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

General inquiry & gives news.

000026207

05.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

General Inquiries.

000022091

07.06.1944

01526

SHANTIKUMAR

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Informs that G. leaves for Poona and wishes her to go to sevagram.

000009805

08.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

2

I am still not clear about the situations. Consider that I am not out of Jail and decide for yourself.

000029494

09.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09515

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur ?

2

The publication of my letter to Dr. Jayakar had become inevitable. You need not fear any hasty statement from me till I am delared passed by the doctors.

000030745

10.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08869

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

2

Request to postpone his departure from Poona for a day so that G can have a face to face talk. Agrees with addressees views expressed in his letter.

000033722

10.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Abha has been operated upon for toncillitis. Today, she is better. I am talking to Kanaiya and have already talked to Abha. My desire is to get them married at the earliest. I shall fix the date and time and let you know. If you and Jamna and Amritlal wish to attend, you may do so. I shall go to Poona on 15th. Abha will be with me.

000022807

10.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09571

THAKKAR, Amritlal V.

1

G. forwards copies of correspondence between him and the Govts. of Bombay and India re: Govt's publication- "Congress Responsibility for the disturbances 1942-43" and G's reply to it and invites his opinion.

000029703

13.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

Acknowledges her annual gift of self spun Dhotis & Shawl.

000029928

16.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

2

Doesn't feel like leaving places in & around Bombay. Poona & Panchgani.

000030746

19.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08869

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

3

(1) Expresses his desire to meet addressee if his (addressee's) health permit. (2) Stresses present to be more important as it moulds future:

000031173

19.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02475

PRABHUDAS

1

Giving day & time asks wheather it will suit him ?

000033724

20.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

I have gone though your statement. You deserve congratulations for the celebration of "Rentia Baras" every year. You have been doing good work. Even though the spinning wheel is quite slow compared to the machines of the West, we love it. It is the symbol of non-violence. But we should have complete knowledge of the technique. Just as knowledge without faith is meaningless, faith without knowledge is blind.

000027499

20.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05325

DUNICHAND, Lala

1

Court Jail rather than accept the conditions. Due to my ill health I cannot do anything regarding Bengal distress.

000022865

21.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08183

MAVALANKAR, G. V.

2

Informs that he (Gandhiji) himself has gone through papers and made necessary corrections and asks if further elucidation is necessary.

000029759

26.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

4

Shushila:- Giving Gandhi's health news expresses fear over Gandhi's overworking etc. (G.) sends love.

000030747

27.06.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08869

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

3

enclosing his letter to Lord Wavell & his reply (1) Feels Government wont free him after doctor's discharging him. (2) Finds no way of co-operating. British Government (3) Feels food relief programme tobe only so called. (4) Invites him at Panchagani to discuss the whole affair.

000033128

01.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09757

GOMATI

1

I started writing this on 1st but had to stop it because of the onslaught of the visitors. I am continuing writing today-3rd inst. I hope to recover completely by staying here: Kishorelal could see his mistake. I am happy about it. Nathji ws here between 20th June and 2nd July. We had good company. Whatever time I get after my routine is over, I spend in writing letters, etc. As there is no electric supply here during might (between 11-00p.m. and 5.30a.m.) our routine begins late.

000031205

05.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03683

RAMANATHAN

2

(1) Says- A.I.S. A. members's taking part inthe movement is contrary to, its constitution & G's own direction, Expresses his G's opinion against sabotage & Secrcy. (2) Asks to meet at Sevagram for the pariculars he mentions.

000023339

05.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08185

MAVALANKAR, BALKRISHNA

2

Gandhiji feels Shri Prabhu has no self interest. Desires that draft of the letter be scrutinised. Desires that name of trustees of the Kasturba Smarak Nidhi be suggested.

000030695

06.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08852

GIRI RAJJI

1

Though Red. cells did increase in his blood & quantity of worms did decrease in his bowels still much remains to be gained He is taking rest here (Pyarelal) Be satisfied with my blessings only (M.K.G.)

000026752

07.07.1944

08500

SHIRIN JUL VIRJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Thanks for the flowers and the coconuts etc.

000024984

08.07.1944

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

Advises not to worry if the body cannot work while the mind is active.

000025704

09.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08429

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY

1

I am satisfied with the arrangements made.

000029760

10.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

3

(1) Pyarelal describes C.R. (Rajaji) M.K.G. meet which was like holy Ganges Bath to C.R. (2) & gives G' health & Bilanwa nut experiment news. (3) G. Informs heavy work pressure:

000027697

10.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

So your fat was of no avail. Good you have given up salt etc.

000026963

10.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08526

VYAS, Ishwarlal G.

2

Come to Sevagram if you compare time and funds and feel the necessity.

000023160

11.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05932

MATHEW, P. G. (Prof.)

2

Conveys personal news.

000023056

12.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07568

ALEXANDER, Horace G.

1

In reply G. states that to alleviate the suffering of Bengal, co-operation can be offered to Government only if they want it and appreciate. it But today Govt does not trust anybody your advice in welcome but you are in truth only with one side.

000023141

13.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

2

Says at present he counts for nothing in official circles where the policy is to crush the 'Naked Fakir'. Deplores Henry's letter G. feels its contents should have been verified by Henry before publishing them. Imforms about his efforts to solve the communal problem.

000029367

14.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08720

JOSHI, SURESHCHANDRA

2

Explains his way of working. All rich persons are not enemies of the nation. My non-violence does not differenticate between foe and friend turns foes into friends.

000022457

15.07.1944

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10360

MORARJI, Shantikumar N.