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From no. |
From Person |
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Pages |
Summary |
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000005603 |
01.01.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
No coloured person can own fixed property or carry on business or farming etc. |
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000005602 |
01.01.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9 |
Text of the Bill (only some sections). Pencil remarks by Ritch showing its many flaws. |
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000033996 |
01.01.1912 |
09832 |
KALLENBACH, Hermann |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
102 |
Mr. H. Kellenbach has maintained a diary containing details of Gandhiji daily activities in South Africa during the years 1912 and 1913. It also contains the accounts of Gandhiji's expenditure: |
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000005599 |
11.01.1912 |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Dr. Mehta thinks:- I partly agree that the more: I stay the less interest shall I be able to infuse here: Singh requests you to send an Original photo of the bazaar group to advertise our cause. |
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000025532 |
12.01.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
3 |
We are all glad to know that you are coming. Why not come here first and then go to England ? |
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000005619 |
21.01.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5 |
Typed duplicated of 5604,5605,5606,5608,5613,5614,5617 and 5618 (2 copies) |
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000005600 |
23.01.1912 |
12957 |
POLAK, Maud (Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
If you cannot defray London expenses, I shall carry on the office work without money as long as I can carry on my own typing office. But for our 4 years' work, Polak in India would have failed to stop indenture: |
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000005604 |
29.01.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2 |
I object to - (1) Officer's decision made final regarding domicile wives and children. (2) Stiffer educational test for inter-migration. (3) Section 28 contemplates declaration under SN5602. Wire Reply. |
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000005601 |
29.01.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2 |
(1) The Immigration Officer should not decide the legality of a wife or child. (2) Inter-provincial migration for educated Asiatics should be made easy. (3) Domiciled Asiatics should automatically be given certificates etc. |
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000005606 |
31.01.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5 |
(1) The Officer's decision may be revised by Board and then by Minister. (2) No existing rights disturbed regarding inter-provincial migration. (3) It is quite reasonable to make a declaration under 5602. |
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000005607 |
31.01.1912 |
12957 |
POLAK, Maud (Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
From 1-11-11 to 24-2-1912. Total expenditure pound.127-11-0; including payment to Celia 3 pound0, Salary pound 50, Rent pound 10. |
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000005605 |
31.01.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Second reading is not until 8th February. Matters mentioned in your telegram are being considered. |
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000005609 |
01.02.1912 |
12964 |
SCHLESIN (?) (Miss) |
13739 |
DOKE, Joseph J. (Rev. Dr.) |
1 |
Herewith correspondence between Mr. Gandhi and Our General (Smuts J.C.). You will see it is just possible that the struggle may be revived. |
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000005608 |
01.02.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
2 |
Indians will never be satisfied Board's control view past experience. Legal right disturbed by depriving subject right judicial appeal. Giving declaration under Chapter 33 against the whole spirit of Passive Resistance etc. |
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000005610 |
01.02.1912 |
14098 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja (Miss) |
12901 |
HOSKEN, William |
1 |
I am directed by Mr. Gandhi to hand you the enclosed copies (5601,5604,5605,5606,5608(?)) of the correspondence between him and Smuts. |
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000005615 |
02.02.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
2nd February. Hope to be able to reply to your wire of 1st February on Monday. |
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000005611 |
02.02.1912 |
12967 |
MAKADAM WOOD STOCK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Resolutions wanted by wire public meeting of Union(British Indian Union) Sunday. 2nd reading of the Bill Thursday. |
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000005612 |
03.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12968 |
BRITISH INDIAN UNION |
1 |
Protest against- (1) discretion officer regarding domicile wife children. (2) new education test for provincial-migration and for over sea also etc. |
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000005616 |
06.02.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1 |
Still await wire as promised yours 2nd instant. |
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000005614 |
07.02.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1 |
Thanks. Possible avoid struggle if Bill amended secure existing legal rights inter-provincial migration (of) educated Asiatics. |
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000005613 |
07.02.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
5 |
(1) Section 5 does not preclude appeal to Law Courts; (2) Considering your objection regarding Orangia chapter 33 declaration not necessary. Use your undoubted influence for solution wexed problem etc. |
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000005622 |
08.02.1912 |
12970 |
KALIDAS, K. (Kimberley) |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
1 |
Please send us draft of resolutions for our mass meeting and give us necessary advice regarding the points we should object to. |
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000005618 |
08.02.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
2 |
No assurance short of retention of existing legal position can satisfy passive resisters. My submission hither to purely regarding provisional settlement. Reserve right criticise Bill regarding other Objections. |
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000005621 |
08.02.1912 |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL LEADER |
3 |
I fully support the United Hebrew) Association's protest The Bill is thoroughly bad and full of traps. The innocent has to prove his innocence etc. |
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000005617 |
08.02.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
2 |
Smuts considering inter-provincial-migration and hopes to be able to give you satisfactory assurances regarding Natal and Cape. |
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000005623 |
09.02.1912 |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
12970 |
KALIDAS, K. (Kimberley) |
1 |
(1) Rights of domiciled Asiatics will be virtually confiscated and no future certificate of domicile to be issued. (2) Wives cannot inter-migrate etc. |
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000005624 |
12.02.1912 |
12971 |
ALEXANDER, Morris (M. P.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I had already noted your points. Am trying to put up a big fight and hope to see the Immigration Bill Substantially amended. |
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000005626 |
15.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12972 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
1 |
(Does section 5 oust Law Courts.) Your opinion proved most valuable last year. I enclose (1) Statement for your view now (2) Section 8 Orangia Law (3) The Bill etc. |
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000005625 |
15.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2 |
I am taking legal opinion regarding your assurance of no ban against resort to Law Courts and no need for declaration under Orangia Law sec.33 etc. |
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000005627 |
15.02.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
(1) Does Section 5 oust Law Courts. (2) How do absentee educated Indians in Natal and cape stand. (3) What is the difference between domicile and entitled to reside? Compare this bill with the past generally etc. |
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000005628 |
19.02.1912 |
12973 |
"ASIATICS" |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
Police asked pass Mahomed. Please obtain written undertaking from Bhagat he will repatriate boy 3 months at own expense. |
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000005629 |
19.02.1912 |
12972 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
This is the same as the old one. Seems aimed at Asiatics and other British Subjects from the East. The whole object is to exclude courts. |
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000005630 |
20.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12974 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
1 |
I quite agree that the Bill in an awful humbug. One way to fight it successfully is to get your valuable opinion. |
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000005632 |
20.02.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
Smuts regrets that pressure of work has made it impossible for Smuts to consider till now the questions raised by you. Also inform Hamidia Society. |
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000005631 |
20.02.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4 |
I do not think that in any respect the new draft is less restrictive that the old. The test is more strict as the Immigration Officer selects the language and the Court can hardly interfere etc. |
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000009534 |
23.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
7 |
You letter is a surprise. There is ?? to he ashamed of your want of education. Whatever good ?? etc. You see among our children is not due to the ?? education system that is inherent in our lation. |
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000005633 |
23.02.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Some important debates being now over, I think the Bill might come in the 1st week. Your letter will be replied to as soon as the Minister can go into the matter you raise. |
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000005634 |
24.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
(1) The Bill does oust Law Courts except by way of Mandamus. (2) Even Registered Transvaal Indians may be required to furnish proof of domicile before they can bring their family, and- (3) Educated Indians to make declarations. |
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000005635 |
26.02.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12971 |
ALEXANDER, Morris (M. P.) |
1 |
Do you know why it is delayed so long ? (or) Is it again going to be hung up like last ? Herewith Legal Opinion by Gregorowski r. |
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000005636 |
29.02.1912 |
12971 |
ALEXANDER, Morris (M. P.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Please send me reliable affidavits to strengthen my hands in dealing with the autocratic powers proposed to be given to them. |
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000005637 |
01.03.1912 |
12978 |
MACDONALD (Mrs.) (?) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
We carried on the experiment for a few months but found ourselves unequal to the strain of our principles. But made many Indian contacts and hence the production of the play "Buddha" |
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000022878 |
11.03.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08062 |
MEHTA, P. J. (Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
2 |
Introduces two persons who have taken vows of Celibacy and who wish to work under the correspondent. |
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000005638 |
16.03.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
Am instructing Registrar to issue permit 3 months to enable Chumat arrange to send the boy back to India. |
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000005641 |
19.03.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1 |
Could you now inform me regarding the Bill ? Have cabled from India inquiring about it. |
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000005639 |
19.03.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
02942 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja (Miss) |
4 |
As requested by you and promised over the 'phone by me, I beg to enclose a pencil copy of the regulations. |
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000005642 |
20.03.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
Impossible to forecast date of debate as there is a very congested order paper. Will inform when possible. |
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000005643 |
04.04.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
Is it at all likely to be reached this session or will be abandoned ? If the latter, some new arrangement will be needed. |
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000026447 |
06.04.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
5 |
Try to see only the good in others. If you cannot do it do report to me misdeeds of others. Do your duty without caring for the result. |
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000005644 |
09.04.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
No intention of abandoning Bill Letter follows. |
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000005645 |
09.04.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
To provide work for the senate Government are taking their Bills viz. Irrigation etc. first. Immigration Bill is not to be given up. |
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000005646 |
11.04.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
I hope it does not mean that those who pass the Immigration Educational test will be asked to resubmit to the test (and will be- plucked- ploughed) before entering Orangia. |
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000005647 |
17.04.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your interpretation of the letter (regarding the Bill) to the Chamber of Commerce is quite the correct one. |
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000005648 |
25.04.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
You are asking a lot. In my opinion (entirely personal) I say about 12th June. Officially I cannot give you any date. |
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000005649 |
03.05.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Pending legislation permitting 6 educated Indians, Mr. Manilal Doctor should apply for a temporary permit if he wants to visit Transvaal |
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000005651 |
14.05.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Any person such as described in Chapter 33, Orangia who has been permitted to enter the Union or Orange Free State cannot hold fixed property or carry on trade or farming in Orange Free State. |
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000005650 |
14.05.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
This amendment, Government's legal advisers believe, will do away with the necessity of a declaration (under chapter 33 Orangia) by educated Indians regarding domicile a new clause will meet with your support. |
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000005653 |
21.05.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
4 |
The original draft, which makes interesting reading on account of the portion scratched out. |
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000005652 |
21.05.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1 |
It is satisfactory if it means that the declaration is unnecessary. May I suggest that the clause provides definitely that the declaration will not be required. I hope the other difficulties will also be met. |
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000005654 |
31.05.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
Smuts wants to meet our objection by lax administration. But that will not satisfy passive resisters. We want a legal recognition of old rights |
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000005659 |
01.06.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12973 |
"ASIATICS" |
2 |
They represent H.H. The Aga Khan and are visiting centres of Khoja Muslims. Venture trust you will issue permits. |
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000005655 |
17.06.1912 |
12980 |
DAWOOD H. KATHOR |
00166 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1 |
Let alone polygamous, but even monogamous Indian Muslims marriage is invalidated on the ground of its being contract under a law that permits polygamy. All this to drive us out of South Africa. |
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000005656 |
25.06.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1 |
View prorogation Parliament may I know Government's intention regarding Immigration Bill and future working Settlement. |
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000005658 |
27.06.1912 |
12950 |
KALLENBACH, Hermann |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
It may mean nothing. We all know Gandhiji dislikes and refuses body-guards, but you do watch him without attracting his attention. |
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000005657 |
27.06.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I have to acknowledge your wire of to-day regarding the Immigration Bill and to inform you that the matter is under consideration. |
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000005676 |
01.07.1912 |
12993 |
CORRESPONDENT, A |
12995 |
ONS LAND (Newspaper) |
1 |
The Native will after 25 years, be superior to the poor whites and the white farmer- and all this by efforts of the Whites themselves ? |
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00005681A |
01.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
2 |
Now after two years, I am able to take up that matter. Does Phoenix suit Albert? I hope he lessens your burden. |
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000005677 |
01.07.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
M. Abdoola, after getting large credit, disappeared. His 'trustee' Essaok then did the same and S. Ahmed a second "Trustee." |
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000005660 |
06.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
Whilst I am anxious not to worry General Smuts, I am bound to satisfy my many inquirers. Can you now reply(to 5656) ? |
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000005661 |
08.07.1912 |
14099 |
ABDUL KARIM HAJI ADAM |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
20 |
Herewith all documents etc. regarding agreement. Please give us detailed instruction. See that the case does not go to court and advise Haji Dada accordingly. |
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000005662 |
16.07.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Government regret very much the impossibility of carrying the measure: The administration of the existing laws will continue as in the past. |
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000005663 |
17.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
I understand that it will, pending final satisfactory solution I take it the certain educated Asiatics will be admitted this year also. |
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000005665 |
18.07.1912 |
12984 |
COMMERCIAL AGENT FOR AUSTRALIA |
12985 |
DOCTOR, Manilal M. |
5 |
I enclose 3 letters for your information. You will do well to interview in Melbourne department of External Affairs to arrange matters. Enclosures show how Mr. Manilal was allowed to land in Australia on his way to Fiji after cables were exchanged. |
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000005664 |
18.07.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Replying to Lord Ampthill, Lord Emneot said that the Government were satisfied with the proposed Bill which could not be brought this session. There was no change regarding marriages as South Africa recognised only monogamy. |
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000005666 |
19.07.1912 |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
It will continue pending passage legislation. 6 educated Indians will be admitted this year also not subject registration. |
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000005667 |
19.07.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I have to confirm the wire (5666). Please furnish me with the names of 6 educated Asiatics; whom you wish admitted this year. |
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000005669 |
22.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
He is given a temporary permit pending Legislation will Government authorise the issue of licence without production of registration certificate? |
|
000005668 |
22.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1 |
I shall submit the names of 6 educated Indians for entry, for this year, in due course. |
|
000005670 |
22.07.1912 |
12986 |
SHAPURJI S. DOORBIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Please accept me as one. I am a 2nd Mechanical Engineer 9 years resident in Natal, doing business and writing account books. |
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000005671 |
23.07.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
To make one who was, the chief Opponent of Smuts regarding Smuts' Immigration Bill, Minister of Interior is practically the reversal of Smuts' policy and gives offence to Indians. |
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000024172 |
27.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08314 |
MANSUKHA |
2 |
States that as his telegram to send Dr. Manilal remained unreplied. Gandhiji thought that he was not willing to relieve the doctor. For the reasons however he is going to fiji and Gandhiji hopes people there will make him comfortable and awail of his presence. |
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000005672 |
27.07.1912 |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
Sir O.Phillips tells me that things would be put right. I am sorry to drop the matter as the question of principle remains unsolved. |
|
000005673 |
27.07.1912 |
12989 |
ROYAPPEN ? JOSEPH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
The cunning of the secretaries killed the enthusiasm of young boys. Muslims business unite to oust (Christians) young men. |
|
000005681 |
27.07.1912 |
00120 |
INDIANS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
32 |
Some of the applications received by Gandhiji. Gandhiji was asked to select the six educated Indians who could enter Transvaal. |
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000025533 |
28.07.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
2 |
Give me information about the date of your arrival and of your entourage. You will have a royal programme. |
|
000005675 |
29.07.1912 |
12992 |
NAIDOO, S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
We shall be glad of your advice in the matter. My friend is refused permission to land having exceeded his time and the case has gone up. |
|
000005674 |
29.07.1912 |
01620 |
CHRISTOPHER, A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
The subscription system will not ensure representation of all communities. Regret that your replies were unsatisfactory. |
|
000005678 |
30.07.1912 |
12996 |
NATAL BANK |
13472 |
MADANJIT V. |
1 |
Kindly inform us if powers of attorney granted by you on 19-10-1904 and 25-3-1904 in favour of Gandhiji are still in force. |
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000005680 |
30.07.1912 |
12999 |
KHAN, R. K. (Rahim K.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The parties will have to sign a declaration of Transference and appoint an agent at Pmburg to accept the trust etc. |
|
000005679 |
31.07.1912 |
13008 |
PATHER S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
The Natal Indian Congress will be strengthened if a little more attention was paid to Non-Muslim interests. Hindus also should be officials. |
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000005682 |
01.08.1912 |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I think it was for the good and benefit of their illiterate Compatriots - not for their own individual benefit. What is your views. |
|
000005683 |
01.08.1912 |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Everything will be done for his convenience in landing or proceeding to whatever places he desires to visit with his secretary. |
|
000005684 |
01.08.1912 |
13000 |
GODBOLE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
Our programme is that Gokhale should put at Hindoos. We want to give a separate address even if a United Address be given |
|
000005685 |
02.08.1912 |
13001 |
RAMJEE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Though the superintendent visits location for the last three years, only since last February cases are being failed. For the last three months zoolum. |
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000005697 |
03.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
1 |
Educated Indians would certainly serve their community while serving themselves. I was never intended to allow entry of those only who did nothing for their own benefit. Sodha's case was distinctly mentioned. |
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000005686 |
03.08.1912 |
12999 |
KHAN, R. K. (Rahim K.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I thought it wanted merely the signatures. The description of the property is as follows. |
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000025534 |
04.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
6 |
Chalks out a tentative programme, opines that if Government backs out Indian like him will fight to the finish and thanks for obtaining another donation from the Tata. |
|
000005687 |
04.08.1912 |
00296 |
OLD INDIAN COLONIST, An |
13003 |
TRANSVAAL LEADER |
1 |
They migrate or vegetate. They should have been taught farming. Better still they should open small shops. They will succeed like Indians. |
|
000005688 |
06.08.1912 |
13004 |
ROYAPPEN J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
They do not take any interest either in the ("Indian Opinion") paper or in the movement. Prizes , say of pound 5 each, should be offered for best essays on burning topics of the day relating Indians. |
|
000005690 |
11.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The Judge: President quashed the conviction on the ground that there is discrimination between Europeans and coloured in the bye-law. |
|
000005689 |
11.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
"Coloureds" cannot be got to see the vital importance of avoiding infection. They conceal cases for fear of isolation etc. |
|
000005692 |
13.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
He proposed that permit be required for establishment of a location and that no White be allowed to reside in such location. |
|
000005693 |
13.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The court held that though his was not a "Kaffir eating house"; the Municipality could control all such places. No cost to any party. |
|
000005705 |
15.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Though very little cause for complaint was found regarding sanitation in one house a Dhobi was found sleeping on clothing given for Washing, to him. |
|
000005710 |
16.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
7 |
Ba (Mrs. Gandhi: Kasturba) Ani and Kishan are ill. The Gokhale Souvenir must be excellent. Hindu Conference is an "awful humbug"; not even advertisement should be published. |
|
00005710A |
16.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
6 |
He is bitter against you 2 brothers. If you return it by heart-felt love, the bitterness will mellow down if it will not disappear wholly. |
|
00005710B |
16.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI, Chhaganlal K. |
4 |
I am engrossed in teaching. Boys are making very rapid progress. I sometime fear too rapid. |
|
000005696 |
16.08.1912 |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Until legislation validating residence of specially exempted Indians. I regret I cannot issue licence to Sodha. |
|
000005695 |
16.08.1912 |
13008 |
PATHER S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
What do you intend doing about Congress. Please let me know something regarding Mr. Gokhale's visit. |
|
000005694 |
16.08.1912 |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
I have got a long list, some putting forward reasonable claims. Please send me the names you want immigration for. |
|
000005708 |
17.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Against- (1) giving Johannesburg Municipality the power to grant licences to trade (2) Pass Laws, (3) neglecting to regulate relations between Whitemen and Black-women etc. |
|
000005707 |
17.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Very difficult constitutional problems have arisen regarding the provincial councils to legislate on Asiatics etc. and hence the delay. |
|
000005706 |
17.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
"An Indian was found sleeping on clothing" This should forewarn Whites regarding their Laundry work. Patronise "The Place." |
|
000005709 |
17.08.1912 |
13015 |
TAX PAYER |
06000 |
EDITOR |
1 |
The objection that this policy causes an excess of pound 6000 a year is unpatriotic. It will mean reversion to barbarism eventually. |
|
000005699 |
19.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
1 |
Consultations are being held as to the names to submit the list of the fillest from among the many received. |
|
000005698 |
19.08.1912 |
12992 |
NAIDOO, S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
We are making collections. We have decided to invite Gokhale to visit Kimberley. Will you also accompany him? |
|
000005700 |
20.08.1912 |
13009 |
WARERSON R. B. |
13010 |
RAND DAILY MAIL |
1 |
I intend to be a Passive Resister to the Defence Act by refusing to lift a rifle etc; as a protest against this class legislation intended to protest the propertied classes. |
|
000005588 |
23.08.1912 |
00582 |
MEHTA, P. J. (Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
His body is like a paper-bag. Albumen is now added to (his) diabetes, all due to mental exertion. He requires one year's rest but he will not take it. He comes as a 'public man' but must be spared. |
|
000005701 |
23.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Both the Indians failed. Acting Chief Judge held that not the Court but the Immigration Officer should be satisfied regarding the claim. If in good faith, the Officer is not satisfied he can prohibit immigration. |
|
000005702 |
24.08.1912 |
01620 |
CHRISTOPHER, A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
At the last meeting of the Durban United Indian Sports Association you were unanimously elected. Please accept. |
|
000005703 |
27.08.1912 |
13012 |
OFFICER UNDER SECTION 6 OF 17 |
13014 |
SOOAHAJI (NO. 77167) |
1 |
To show cause why you should not summarily be adjudged to pay pound 24-5-0 for the licence to remain in this colony. |
|
000005704 |
27.08.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Some coloureds were refused 1st class tickets which they wanted when they wanted when they were not allowed to sit with Europeans in 2nd class. The policy of Segregation must be definitely maintained and clearly laid down. |
|
000009536 |
28.08.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
4 |
Why do you not ?? I fail to understand. Why debt was incurred to celerrald goaldas' ?? |
|
000005711 |
03.09.1912 |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1 |
Venture think decision will arouse religious bitterness, no matter what their past conduct. Trust Government will reconsider. |
|
000032387 |
05.09.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
1 |
Gandhiji advises Harilal to study Sanskrit instead of French. Harilal had opted for French. Gandhiji wants him to reconsider and opt for the studies in Sanskrit if he thought fit. |
|
000009542 |
05.09.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
10 |
I write regularly. I am surprised that you do not get them. Ba is very ill your resistance to learn French and(not Sanskrit) is nothing but waste of time and money. Treat this as friendly advice rather than intrusion. |
|
000005712 |
07.09.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
A Deputation of Natives explained to "Express". Editor the injustice done to Natives in being refused trade-licences in locations even, though these were given to Asiatics. The Editorial Note supports Natives. |
|
000005713 |
08.09.1912 |
12136 |
DUNGARSHI MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Can we give an address if we collect about pound 5 ? The amount is small as I fear local Muslims may not contribute. Reply: Separate address not possible. |
|
000005714 |
10.09.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The Traders etc. of Krugersdorp are given up in arms regarding coloured competition. A meeting will be held, the mayor to preside. |
|
000005715 |
10.09.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
The Supreme Court held that the lease of the property to Amod was illegal and granted damages to the claimant (the super landlord). |
|
000005716 |
13.09.1912 |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1 |
Police asked pass two boys and girls |
|
000005718 |
23.09.1912 |
13020 |
MUSLIM M. R. SOCIETY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
The Muslims Mastic Reading Society has unanimously decided to present a fitting address. Please draft me. We will decorate it etc. |
|
000005719 |
24.09.1912 |
13021 |
NAIK, N. B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Smythe Administrator agrees to preside if the Address (to Mr. Gokhale) is non-political. Is it so ? Reply: It is non-political. |
|
000005720 |
25.09.1912 |
13022 |
BHAGVATIDIN B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8 |
Complaint that Shankaranand's (Swami) party is unscrupulous; and creates a schism among Hindus. We better drop Hindu Address etc. |
|
000005721 |
01.10.1912 |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
It can be easily arranged. When Gokhale's interview with the Premier and Interior Minister is fixed let me know. I shall see that Smuts is free then. I hope Tolstoy Farm (Phoenix Settlement) prospers through the draft is trying for farmers. |
|
000005722 |
02.10.1912 |
13023 |
INDIANS OF DELGOA BAY |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
1 |
Please include ours as one item in the programme. If he comes here by Railway, some of us will go to receive him, up to Portuguese Territory. |
|
000005723 |
03.10.1912 |
13024 |
PANDAY Lachman |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Many are poor and so ill-clad and dirty. They are afraid to go to the Town Hall where the general Address is to be given. So please arrange. |
|
000005724 |
03.10.1912 |
13024 |
PANDAY Lachman |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
If division is shown among Indians it does not matter as Hindus can never unite such is causing a split among Hindus. |
|
000005725 |
04.10.1912 |
14200 |
RUTHNAM H.SECY.RECEPTION COM. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
All sections of South Coast Line are united for this purpose. We are arranging to run a special train etc. |
|
000005726 |
07.10.1912 |
14101 |
SIRDAR (Glencoe Collieries) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
We are poor but we want to do our little best. Please let us know the minimum expenses and if he will design to visit us. |
|
000005727 |
08.10.1912 |
13027 |
GOPAUL (Jt. Secretary, Maritzburg) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Mr. Smythe, Natal Administrator has consented to preside. Please let me know the approximate date and assure us that Gokhales reception is "non-party." |
|
000005728 |
09.10.1912 |
13028 |
BHAGAWATIDIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
He (Shankaranand's Party) refuses to call a public meeting to settle the dispute between u.s. We call a meeting therefore: Wire Advice. |
|
000005729 |
09.10.1912 |
14103 |
BENJAMIN (Sec. Mad. Indian Ass.Huguemot) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Thanks for the draft which being nice and sweet we are placing the order in the hands of the engraver. |
|
000005730 |
09.10.1912 |
12970 |
KALIDAS, K. (Kimberley) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
You are to reach Cape Town 4 or 5 days before Gokhale's arrival. So please drop here to advice us regarding reception. |
|
000005691 |
11.10.1912 |
14100 |
ONTONG, J. W. |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL LEADER |
1 |
This to thank publicly those who espoused our cause. The School Board treats us unfairly. Mr. Stallard's opposition to us was a surprise. |
|
000015661 |
12.10.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05912 |
HOUGH, Eleanor M. (Miss) |
1 |
Expresses inability to send for the required introduction. |
|
000015915 |
16.10.1912 |
09172 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI, C. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
7 |
Rajaji's thoughts about his happy stay at Ashram, "Young India" issue, urgency to go to Madras, Consequences of Bapu's fast and decisions of the Unity conference, misuse of Bapu's draft resolution by Mohammad ali who believd his better nature and give a wrong turn to Mussalman thought. |
|
000009544 |
16.10.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
2 |
You have mis understood my encouragement to Sorabjee Parsee. In my opinion his case is more justifiable you of course cannot be considered. I can under stand Get your conduct with chanchi has proved risky. Control over just is not easy. |
|
000015914 |
16.10.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3 |
Containing press communiques regarding the end of the fast, Gandhiji's appeal, Unity Conference etc. |
|
000015913 |
16.10.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Cutting containing leaderetter with heading "Unity before Everything Else". |
|
000015911 |
16.10.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05463 |
VICEROY |
2 |
I intend to visit Kohat in Company of some Musalman and Hindu friends to find out causes of Hindu Muslim dissensions. |
|
000015912 |
16.10.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05463 |
VICEROY |
2 |
Fair copy of 15911. |
|
000023810 |
04.11.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08257 |
SASTRIAR |
2 |
Informs how to succed Gokhale's visit to South Africa has been; how he was received. |
|
000005738 |
05.11.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4 |
Bye-Laws, Governing the conduct of the public of the Municipality of Krugersdorp Section 8: No Native, Asiatic or Coloured Person shall be allowed the use of any seat in the park. |
|
000005731 |
09.11.1912 |
14201 |
RAHIM, S. M. (Sec.Cape Br.Indian Union) |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
1 |
The enclosed cutting shows how the Whites have always some insulting remarks to offer. Hoping success to you. |
|
000005732 |
09.11.1912 |
08476 |
RAMJEE RAO, V. |
13032 |
CAPE TIMES |
1 |
The author relates instances of law cunning from as succession of his Indian tenants. Gokhale teaches Indians rights, some one would go round teaching their duties. |
|
000005733 |
12.11.1912 |
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
13034 |
DESAI, C. H. (Krugersdorp) |
1 |
The Park Curator was acting under clause 8 of the Councils' Bye-Laws in asking Indians to vacate the bench. |
|
000005734 |
21.11.1912 |
13034 |
DESAI, C. H. (Krugersdorp) |
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
1 |
Please let me know whether this distinction obtained in all towns. Send me a copy of your Bye-laws as I want to consult a lawyer. |
|
000005735 |
28.11.1912 |
12950 |
KALLENBACH, Hermann |
00899 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
2 |
Saltless diet has improved my health. I would be only partially repaying my debt to you people if my example makes you live simpler. If we all help towards the realisation of Gandhiji's ideals, his unselfish work for us would be repaid. |
|
000005736 |
28.11.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1 |
Thanks programme convenient Gokhales' health unsatisfactory. Spare him trouble. |
|
000005737 |
05.12.1912 |
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
13034 |
DESAI, C. H. (Krugersdorp) |
1 |
Herewith a copy of the Bye-laws governing the conduct of the Public. The laws relate to Krugarsdorp only. Please send one Shilling. |
|
000026451 |
15.12.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
3 |
I do not keep late hours nor rise very early. Perhaps as my is cropped very short I appeared to be ill. |
|
000009545 |
16.12.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09443 |
TYABJI, Abbas S. |
1 |
Being uncertain who will be able to attend All India congress committee. I send this if you cannot attend send your criticism. the draft is not for publication. |
|
00005741A |
17.12.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14104 |
CHIEF IMMIGRATION OFFICER |
2 |
In terms of the provisional settlement I understand that permits have been sanctioned to Mr. Rayappen etc. Please let me have them. |
|
000005741 |
17.12.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
2 |
See Paul, Subraniam, Dada, Sheth etc. All this is possible if there is harmony in Phoenix. It is your duty and work to bring it. |
|
000005739 |
17.12.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4 |
Hindu and Muslim priests can solemnise; if the marrying parties sign or have witnesses, or if minors, their parents do so etc. |
|
000005740 |
17.12.1912 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2 |
A rough pencil draft of receipts and expenditure: Receipt pound 502-3-0, Expense pound 768-0-0. Debit Balance pound 265-17-0. |
|
000025567 |
28.12.1912 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna |
4 |
People there do not understand the fight clearly. I am sorry for the mismanagement that gave you cause for trouble. I have cabled for more funds. Can you name somebody whom I can send report regularly. |