000004242

01.01.1905

00000

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2

They agree that all disputes be referred to an arbitrator and his decision shall be final and binding on all parties.

000004219

05.01.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12739

SUPREME COURT

1

I am taking steps to ascertain the proofs you require therein.

000004220

07.01.1905

00000

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5

Though the kind British Government requires by law a "Protector" to look after them, their plight is pitiable. Suffering from chronic starvation they accept willingly (by) any harsh condition and then suffer.

000004120

11.01.1905

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3

As the surety did not endorse the promissory Notes (P/ns) of the debtor and as the debtor gave Promissory Notes in excess of his agreed debt, the surety is discharged from Liability.

000025870

13.01.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08404

GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna

3

It is alsorbing all my income. However we will continue it. Can you arrange for reliable reporters there ? And also honest teachers for a school propossed to be started here:

000004221

25.01.1905

00000

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1

However repugnant to English Constitution Principles, the Ordinance is valid and its excessive harsh ue regarding exclusion of Indians cannot be challenged.

000004224

04.02.1905

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3

There is no legal remedy or relief. Not the Law but its application is objectionable. Mr. Cohen's points have been vainly urged, over and over again. The Government has not 'judicial' but administrative discretion.

000023923

21.02.1905

08283

BRITISH GOVT. FRED GRAHANE

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

2

Under the existing law no greater hardship is likely to occur to Indian residents.

000023927

27.02.1905

07917

INDIAN ASSOCIATION

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

Thanks for the trouble taken we request you to do all that you can, to get out grievances redressed.

000004225

04.03.1905

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13

Notarial Bond whereby Miss B. undertakes to repay 3 pound86 to Budree, failing which Budree is entitled to ownership of article worth pound 731-10-0.

000029658

06.03.1905

03680

POLAK, H. S. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

The document declaring Henry Polak Indenture of Apprenticeship under G. in his profession of solicitor for three years from 1st march 1905.

000023885

11.03.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

A letter of introduction in favour of Mr. L. W. Ritch.

000004226

11.03.1905

00000

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5

It is due to our criminal neglect of rules of health. We have little resisting power, we fail to be warned by instances around us.

000023886

20.03.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

They are being undertaken in various parts of South Africa. Please do what you can to redress the grievences.

000023887

25.03.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

WE overselves are short of fund. However if you recommend we may spare £ 10/- for the paper (to be started in London ?)

000004227

08.04.1905

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Budree bought land, wire his money immediately. Payment thousand Monday morning.

000023888

10.04.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

They are ever increasing in different parts.

000004229

10.04.1905

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Hope you will not remit Budree's immediately see Saturday's letter.

000004230

10.04.1905

13477

NAZAR, M. H.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

You sent only pound 250/- for pound 1000 wired for ! Do any thig even forego interest but sent money. Supreme court Master may insist on immediate payment. I hope you realise the situation.

000023936

14.04.1905

08292

BRITISH GOVERNMENT

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

1

Copy of your letter has been forwarded to the colonial office.

000004231

15.04.1905

00000

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4

Disease, starvation, etc. are stalking over the Land The only remedy is to wake up, be more truthful, moral etc.

000004232

17.04.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Unless we are of support we are not increase Tamil or Hindi pages. I am diligently studying Tamil etc.

000004228

19.04.1905

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

If Bufree's large deposit due remit 2000 only, Do not fail to-morrow.

000004233

19.04.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

Either the oven is faulty or ghee is insufficient, the must be soaked three hours in cold water etc, see kitchin regarding Hindi and Tamil.

000004234

01.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Please do not send sweets, I am anxious not to introduce complex dishes. Get Pope's Tamil Grammar, 'on approval' depositing 30 shs. You must have told (Mr.) Kitchin that neither Hindi nor Tamil can be clucked off.

000004235

04.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

I have received Pope's hand book. Even if Davis charge 30/- for Pope's Grammar please buy it, Is the Gujarati matter I sent enough ?

000004236

06.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

I send a sub-leader on it We need not praise him unduly. His reply should have been more satisfactory. Your boils are 'inexcusable' Do copy West's simplicity in food and in diet "Kunhe bread and not butter etc."

000004237

11.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

You have said nothing about the very dissatisfied orchard. I was astounded to learn that Anandlal lives by himself. Why did you not inform me ?

000004239

13.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

(1) Gentle persuasion is the only remedy. (2) Kitchin would not resent a direct talk to him. (3) I am glad that there is a letter of criticism. It shows the paper is eagerly read. We must not flinch because of understanding.

000004238

13.05.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00775

BESANT, Annie (Mrs.)

2

I am responsible. We had asked for permission but the letter seems to have miscarried. The mistake of the portrait have arisen from excessive reverence for yourself. I express my deep regret and apologise.

000004240

29.05.1905

13478

PERUMAL H.

13479

REYNOLDS & KALLENBACH

1

The little church designed by you speaks for itself and will serve not only as monument to the place but a strong advertisement for you.

000004222

01.06.1905

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8

Being repugnant to the Magna Charta etc, I think under the Colonial Act of 1865, this Ordinance is invalid. Indians previously resident in Transvaal have a stronger claim. 'Discretion' means 'judicial discretion,' not arbitrary decision. I suggest a test case can be instituted.

000004223

01.06.1905

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2

It is ultra vires of the Royal Prerogative and opposed to Magna Charta etc, Posterior cases have up-held Leonard Mansfield's View that the king (and so transferred Legislation) cannot make laws opposed to fundamental principles.

000004241

01.06.1905

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2

Property in Danhauser Bluff. Greenwood Park. "All other properties but the above are paid for Budree's Indian address.

000004244

08.06.1905

13482

STORM RELIEF COMMITTEE

14251

CAMROODIN & CO.

1

You have collected funds and inspected Indian premises affected. Will you co-operate with, the Central Committee to make a general appeal for all?

000004243

14.06.1905

13480

PERMITS, ACT. SECY.

13481

CASSIMJI MAHOMED

1

Your reference Naroda I.M. has not yet replied. Please therefore furnish another name for reference.

000025871

28.06.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08404

GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna

1

Can you arrange to visit S. A. on your return journey from England ? The Indian Community will finance the tour.

000004249

10.07.1905

12737

HIRACHAND PRAGJI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

We have received pound 58 please inquire: What about promissory notes ? and his credit ? Has his houses been sold ? You are related to me and do this much.

000004245

15.07.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

From the account sent herewith you will know the subscribers of each fund How are Kaba and Anandilal ? Is Pillay cured ? Has Maganlal began study of Tamil ?

000004247

05.08.1905

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3

According to Law III of 1885 Indian (direct or indirect) transfer to Indian is forbidden. The Law itself must be abrogated. The Judges' lement decision in the case if pressed for clearance would have to be overturned.

000004246

05.08.1905

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2

The enormous import and still heavier demand show that Indian are indispensable to the colony, and they are unjustly black mailed. 3 pound tax on 'Freed' Indians has been imperative in driving them out. It is a shame that poll tax is imposed on people who are so very useful.

000004248

15.08.1905

00000

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3

The European is not legally bound any way - So the partners among themselves. The Durban purchaser of a share has no legal remedy.

000004250

13.09.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Kitchin is not your superior. You may speak out but without anger. Kitchin cannot tolerate any company. The press will go on with you and West (Mr.) etc.

000004251

15.09.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02530

BHAWANISHANKAR

1

Mrs. Budree writes to me the she has not received any remittance. Will you kindly send same to her say pound 20/- ?

000004252

27.09.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

3

Hemchand is to be retained. I see you are despondent. So long as there is one person with single minded devotion the press is sure to go on. Love conquers hatred. Our duty at least is to love.

000004253

29.09.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

Orchand complains that you gave Raman order for book-binding directly. If so, it is irregular. Please have a direct chat with him.

000004254

30.09.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Anandlal writes to me regarding the resolution. I must be consulted before such changes are made. The office should not be shifted there:

000004255

02.10.1905

13486

VENTURE SYNDICATE

13487

MARRY SMITH WM.

1

You can hand over the Title Deeds for Dobree. Jeram Singh and Budree to any one entitled, to receive same. I have got full payment.

000004377

02.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Since I felt my pledge to Hemchand was at stake, I had assured him of rein statement. Will you kindly revoke your decision of dismissal ? Please consult me beforehand in such matters.

000004256

05.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

You do not publish all Gazette notices. Do so in three languages send me letter heads with content sheets printed. "telegram Gandhi" etc.

000004257

06.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

Virji writes that I cannot keep him if he does not satisfy you. Discuss the whole thing with him. How are pound 20/- to Anandlal a waste ?

000004258

07.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

I approve change of office. There is a misunderstanding between us regarding Hemchand Read my letter to Mr. West regarding him (Hemchand) Has Abdul Cadir approved change ?

000004259

18.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

As per Kitchin's wire I may run down for one day only with a few hours on Monday in Durban cannot prolong stay. Inform all.

000004260

31.10.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13487

MARRY SMITH WM.

1

I hold powers of attorney regarding these properties and should be obliged if you let me have the Title deeds.

000004261

03.11.1905

13487

MARRY SMITH WM.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I am forwarding to-day the title deeds of Budree, Dobree and JermSingh.

00004264A

04.11.1905

00000

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"BLANK"

5

British Government follows Divide Rule Policly. Let us beware and pray to God to grant us unity. Death at the hands of a brother (Hindu or Muslim) is preferrable, to life by an appeal to a third person (British).

000004262

06.11.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

10

Kitchin's nature will change or he himself will leave. He has undoubtedly sacrificed. We must look to other's virtues and not their faults and help them even at a sacrifice If there is quarrel likely, you brothers may separate and not mind my advice. Detailed inquiries about ("Indian Opinion") work.

000004264

29.11.1905

00000

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36

A long pathetic tale of Indian woes : Protest against Permit Law. Law III of 1885, Peace Preservation Act. Gandhiji's speech at the time characteristic of his moderation in demand.

000004263

30.11.1905

00390

POLAK, H. S. L.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

Please ask Rustomjee's people to meet her on board and provide her with a 1st class ticket. Some books with her are for Phoenix.

000004265

07.12.1905

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Vowda & co. whose share is 1/2, wish to separate as they cannot raise a loan on their pound 1400/- there: Please advise me.

000004266

09.12.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

1

Vawda can raise a loan on the security of their undivided half. I must consult Budree regarding partition. Unless all partners agree, the position is that the land must be sold and proceeds divided.

000004289

18.12.1905

14255

WATT & PICK

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

1

Vawdo & Co. have appointed to Valuators as per agreement. Please appoint your valuators to expedite settlement for transfer.

000004290

18.12.1905

14255

WATT & PICK

14224

BUDREE

1

000004267

21.12.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

If Hemchand is incapacitated or dismissed you may have Gokuldas but if he goes over to Tamil desk, it is still better. Pay Viraji his desk passage, his salary, and something for food on board. Do not haggle about it.

000004306

28.12.1905

12737

HIRACHAND PRAGJI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

His widow would have received her legacy long before, but for my giving attorney-powers to Dungarshi. Please now move in the matter.

000004291

29.12.1905

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14255

WATT & PICK

1

Mr. Budree is in India. Will you give me the date and number of the clauses of the document referred to by you ?

000004288

29.12.1905

13463

SHEIKH AMEER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Enclosed a letter from Walt Pike. I have replied stating that I have no objection if carried out according to agreement.