000005742

04.01.1913

00000

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16

An indignant letter of Polak protesting against it with Natal Mercury's strong condemnation of the Officer and other matters.

000005743

04.01.1913

13038

MAHMAD, Fakir Saleh

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Last year when there was the Location Case, I gave you a reprint of it. Please return it to me as it is not mine.

000009538

26.01.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00633

GANDHI, Harilal

5

You ought to have to written to the about your failing in the examination. I am just disappointed my your failure: They agar I may return home within six months. If the Bill is passed according to our demands I shall stay here at least for five months. Routine at phoenix.

00005747A

01.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

3

I know the root cause of the quarrel; but of that later on. I have written to (Mr.) West that you are the Joint Manager. One boy ought never be asked to punish another. You yourself should have done it.

000009541

07.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00633

GANDHI, Harilal

3

You have failed to be move regular as promised. I have no objection to your staying with your wife.

000009529

07.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01806

GANDHI, Chanchalben

6

I can realise your desire to stay with your husband. I shall not come in your way. Stay to gether and live peace fully. I deprecate the use of Mellin's food for Kanti because it is foreign and impure wheat fried and powdered mixed with gur will be a good substitute.

000009530

07.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01806

GANDHI, Chanchalben

6

For the breakage of Rami's arm I think you should be held responsible however. accidents will take place. God saves those who are destined to live. So long as the Bill is not passed, I cannot leave this place. Avoid all foreign food.

000009539

14.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00633

GANDHI, Harilal

6

Your expressing regret for not writing to me is unconvincing. because behind it there is no effort to improve and hence it is merely formal. ways do not matter for if our goal remains the same . we are sure to meet I never profess that i alone am right that I act according to my conscience your monetary dependence makes you submit to my will. If possible I wish to free you from this also . whether buy views about they children's interest were right of wrong . Time alone will show.

000005744

17.03.1913

13039

SALER, Ismael

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I had sent my son Fakir. I do not know how many month's fees are yet due by me. Please send the Bill as it worries me.

000005745

19.03.1913

13040

VESMA, Ahmad Bhana

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Despite repeated reminders you have not returned the documents, sent on 9-9-1911, for your consideration. Please do so now.

000005746

24.03.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13041

MINISTER OF INTERIOR, P.S. to

2

The Register has rejected 2 out of 6 names submitted by me I submit that according to the compromise we have to submit names which Government should accept. Please do the needful.

000005747

01.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02945

MINISTER OF INTERIOR

5

It has created a consternation. I suggest amendment so as to restore status quo before judgement; also revoke the instructions requiring birth-certificates to prove lawful progeny.

000005748

03.04.1913

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

13

To consolidate and comend the laws in the Provinces regarding Immigration, to provide for a Department, and to regulate Immigration.

000005749

03.04.1913

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please instruct them to appear in the chief Immigration Officer's Office at Port natal, the with receipt of application for registration.

000005757

04.04.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

13046

ABDURAHMAN, Abdullah (Dr.)

1

The Judgement does not affect Cape Colony community as their entry in to the Cape is unrestricted. No use waiting on Fischer; but submit statement.

000005750

04.04.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

You represent a large section but not all British Indian Governments never bound itself to accept all your nominations as you contend.

000005751

05.04.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

12888

CACHALIA [BR.IND.ASSO.]

2

The Minister is surprised at your resolutions as at least your lawyers must have known the legal position. But the Government does not intend to apply; in harsh manner.

000005756

07.04.1913

13046

ABDURAHMAN, Abdullah (Dr.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I asked for a deputation to place the Muslim Opinion regarding status of Muslim marriages, but it is refused. What should I do?

000005754

09.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13044

SMUTS, INTERIOR, P.S. to

2

Smuts had promised to meet many of my points. The marriage question is not a new one Searle judgement shakes the existence of Indian Society to its foundation. Passive Resistance a certainty if Bill not amended.

000005752

09.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13043

MINISTER OF INTERIOR DEPT.

4

(1) Supreme Courts jurisdiction removed; (2) Educated Indians cannot enter Free State; (3) Indian marriages not recognised, (4) Inter-migration disallowed etc;

000005758

09.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13046

ABDURAHMAN, Abdullah (Dr.)

4

Inform Fischer that you represent all Muslims. Not assurances but change in law alone will satisfy you that you want legal recognition etc.

000005753

09.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13043

MINISTER OF INTERIOR DEPT.

1

No protection to wives etc of educated entrants. Bill not clear that no declarations necessary for educated entrants in Orangia etc.

000005755

10.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

11

"If passive resistance tends to destruction, my community will prefer it to the destruction of its honour, its religion and self-respect"

000005759

10.04.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

1

Read Bill unacceptable sent full Telegrams (to) Cape town) Hope all ready (to) fight.

000005761

10.04.1913

13116

MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

No new principle has thereby been laid down unregistered Muslim Marriages Unions of Malays have never been legally recognised. Your contention regarding validity hither to, of Indian marriages is wrong. No amendment possible.

000005760

10.04.1913

13116

MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Your telegrams yesterday duly received and under consideration.

000005762

11.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

1

So long as settlement is provisional names submitted by me should be accepted. Later on when things are finalised you may choose.

000005764

11.04.1913

13062

INDIAN OPINION

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

1

We understand you require a certificate from a 1st class Magistrate in India testifying to validity and parentage. Are we correct?

000005763

11.04.1913

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

I undertake to produce in 4 months a certificate signed by an Indian Superior Magistrate to prove that I am husband of and father of .....

000005766

15.04.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

12911

INTERIOR

12

(1) Our experience Boards unhappy. (2) Both previous Bill theoretically right entry Free State granted. (3) Natal-Cape rights regarding entry affected etc. Reference Passive Resistance no threat. Prepared give up lives.

000005768

15.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

2

Issues of Indian marriages have been accepted intestate estates as lawful heirs hither to but now impossible. Even plural marriages recognised among Indentured Indians vide Act 2 of 1907, Natal

000005765

15.04.1913

12911

INTERIOR

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

8

(1) Boards of appeal replace courts, (2) Interprovincial migration to be protected administratively. (3) Regarding Searle judgement present practice to be adhered to etc. Passive Resistance threat may lead to dire unexpected results.

000005767

15.04.1913

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

02945

MINISTER OF INTERIOR

2

Bill disturbs presenting rights regarding: (1) (Supreme) Courts' jurisdiction, (2) Inter migration, (3) Re entry (in) Natal Cape etc.

000005769

16.04.1913

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

13705

COLONIAL UNDER-SECRETARY

4

Serious charges against Natal Immigration Officer, who took extra-legal measures to prevent lawful entry of 4 Indians (Dayal Brothers etc.)

000005770

16.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13056

CHAPLIN (M. L. A.)

1

I send you all correspondence. We want an amendment so as to restore the legal status. Searle judgement invalidates all Indian marriages. Other points were discussed when Gokhale was here:

000005773

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14202

CHAPLIN, MERRIMAN, SMART, ALEXANDER,SCHR

1

Protests from all important Indians Associations have gone. If our amendments not agreeable, Transvaal Immigration Law could be easily amended.

000005774

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12957

POLAK, Maud (Miss)

3

(1) Bill contravenes settlement and imposes new disabilities. (2) Removes Court Jurisdiction (3) Educated Indians cannot enter Cape, Natal from Transvaal on present test. (4) Free State Ban continued etc.

000005772

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13050

GOOL, A.

1

Hope you will lodge protest. Read debate Bill which says Indians will generally accept it.

00005774A

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

4

Incidents like "The Titanic" remind us that we are zeroes before God. Jamnadas (Gandhi) is very unsteady due to (Partly) Ba's treatment, but is obedient and so I have full hope that he will be sober in thought.

00005774C

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

3

I cannot understand the attitude of the settlers. If they do not allow you to resume the managership, they must appoint you somewhere else.

00005774B

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

7

West says you are proud, "touchy" and full of anger. I agree with him that there should be a clear demarkation between your duties etc.

00005774D

23.04.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

A recipe for (preparation of ) preparing wheat tea. It can be taken with honey also.

000005771

23.04.1913

12911

INTERIOR

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

1

Your wire as if a similar one of Gandhi is under consideration. The Minister will shortly say what Government decision is.

000005775

07.05.1913

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

1

Please grant one to Syad Mustafa who is connected with the family of the Nawab of Sachin and is a Moulve of Lajporis.

000005776

09.05.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Copy of your speech and Vredadorp Indians Meeting's resolutions to hand. Regret that it will only strengthen Europeans' demand for stringent measures.

000005777

09.05.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

1

It is opposed to the principals of European Civilizations to recognise as valid marriages under a form permitting polygamy. In 1860, there was a case in Cape Courts and so an Act was passed to register Muslim marriages.

000005778

09.05.1913

14096

INTERIOR DEPT.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

It is opposed to European civilization etc; as above. Act no. 2 of 1907 Natal is special legislation for a particular class not expected to be permanent residents.

000005787

12.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13059

KALREY (?)

1

2nd reading begun. Hope Committee wire gone. Committee should wire copy Chaplin, Alexander etc. Hope women's protest sent.

000005779

12.05.1913

12901

HOSKEN, William

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Chaplin asks regarding my Committee's attitude and if I am to justify passive resistance. I reply : In that case resistance almost hopeless, but the Bill is unjust and so passive resistance will be restored to here, Natal and Cape.

000005780

12.05.1913

12901

HOSKEN, William

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

My friend I fear it so. I confirm above wires. Kallenbach and myself both laid up. How hard now to accept Browning's optimism ?

000005781

14.05.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13054

CHAPLIN, Drummond (M. L. A.)

4

Probably it is taken under false pretences. Passive Resistance will certainly be revived if present rights curtailed or marriage questions unsettled. This time women also will join. Thanks for your active vigilance.

000005782

20.05.1913

13055

CHAPLIN, F. D. P. (M. L. A.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

You will have seen that they go a long way to meet our objections. We shall endeavour for marriage question also.

000005784

21.05.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14202

CHAPLIN, MERRIMAN, SMART, ALEXANDER,SCHR

4

We do not demand recognition of polygamy, but of non-Christian Indian marriages contracted in India or South Africa. Transvaal Law 1871 recognises European marriages any form. We want that. Free state Ban be removed.

000005783

21.05.1913

00000

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00000

"BLANK"

11

Provincial Council cannot make an Ordinance to remove any existing right to appeal to law regarding licence to trade.

000005785

23.05.1913

13057

CAMPBELL, Marshall (Senator)

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

He tells me Alexander satisfied regarding marriages registration. New Bill for 3 pound/- tax coming. Smuts says he is willing to do all....

000005786

24.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13058

CAMPBELL, Marshall (Senator)

3

Removal tax act of tardy justice. Have wired Alexander. Registration of marriages rare in India; so amendment useless. Indian marriages should be recognised. Passive Resisters cannot try peace at the cost of existing rights.

000005788

25.05.1913

13060

BHAYAT & SEVERAL MUSLIMS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

It was resolved unanimously to request you to write a letter to Haji Gulam Mahmad (Bombay) asking him to hand over full charges to the Trustees here:

000005789

26.05.1913

13061

KHOLWAD MADRESA

13062

INDIAN OPINION

1

Three resolutions were unanimously (1) Same as 5788 (2) Collect funds (pound 600) already promised. (3) To collect promised monthly amounts from 1-1-1913.

000005790

26.05.1913

00140

HUNTER, David (Sir)

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Now marriage question put right 2nd and 3rd reading passed. We may congratulate ourselves upon concessions obtained.

000005791

26.05.1913

02948

DUNCAN, Patrick

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Difficult to see how to avoid recognition polygamous marriage if legal recognition granted, Indian non-Christian marriages.

000005795

27.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

12911

INTERIOR

8

Amendment after Transvaal Act will suit. One lawful wife should be recognised. South Africa Domicile new through oversight but Provincial Settlement based on my letter 22-4-1911, requires status quo. If required, am willing to come.

000005796

27.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13066

HUNTER, David (Sir)

1

Thanks wire sympathy. No registration system in India. Registration clause unnecessary and does not occur Transvaal Act. Other points not mentioned.

000005792

27.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13065

DUNCAN, PATRICK

1

As it requires Registration and celebration. An amendment may recognise only one wife in law vide Jassat Case. No registration system in India.

000005793

27.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

12911

INTERIOR

3

Transvaal Law 1871 recognises all European marriages outside South Africa. We want similar amendment. South Africa born Indian's right enter Cape removed. Free state difficulty still Provisional Settlement must be implemented....

000005794

27.05.1913

12911

INTERIOR

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

4

Amendment regarding marriage accepted on assurance your friends. South Africa Domicile question quite new. Free State reference obscure: Explain : After substantial concessions all should accept the Act.

000005797

28.05.1913

13067

ALEXANDER, Morris

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Wire it to Schreiner to prevent undesirable women's entry. Why cannot India Government be petitioned to provide for registration?

000005800

29.05.1913

12911

INTERIOR

13068

TRANSVAAL INDIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION?

1

"Does the word 'wife' mean a wife by a marriage recognised as legal here or a so-called wife by a custom recognising polygamy?

000005799

29.05.1913

12911

INTERIOR

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

2

Minister reluctantly agreed to Alexander's Amendment. If even that does not suit you, he will go back to his original proposal. Administratively one wife will be allowed entry.

000005803

29.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13069

SCHREINER, W.P.

2

Above wire (5802). No entry of such women although till now Indian women entered freely upon husband's mere statement.

000005802

29.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13067

ALEXANDER, Morris

2

Wiring Schreiner Registration Indians superfluous as marriages performed with great solemnity ceremonial. Have not known single instance of undesirable Women entering South Africa during so long time.

000005798

29.05.1913

12911

INTERIOR

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Minister strongly deprecates your language and suggests that you should not write to him till you are in a more reasonable mood.

000005801

29.05.1913

12911

INTERIOR

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

8

(1) Entry of Educated Indians can be allowed administratively, not legally: as Orangia members opposed. (2) Cape has every right to change its Immigration Law. No use on your coming: no possibility of legislation on your lines.

000005806

30.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

13069

SCHREINER, W.P.

2

See C.D. 5579, Specially. Imperial Government's statement that no settlement removing existing rights will satisfy them. South Africa born Indians' rights are snatched. Caste-Headmen can certify, not magistrate.

000005805

30.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

14203

SCHREINER, W.P. & CAMPBELL, Marshall

5

(1) Takes away right South Africa born Indian to enter Cape (2) No system Registration of marriages in India Transvaal Law 1871 can be adapted (3) By requiring educated Indians to make declaration the Bill violets agreement etc.

000005807

30.05.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

12911

INTERIOR

4

Better withdraw amendment than impose impossible Registration Clause. Being a Union Bill, we have to raise Cape, Natal, Free State Questions. Passive Resistance will never sell existing rights to avoid prison.

000005804

30.05.1913

13069

SCHREINER, W.P.

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Where is Provisional Settlement recorded? Are Indian marriages registered by person similar to Kaji? Can Magistrate certify?

000005809

07.06.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

14204

INTERIOR & SEVERAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

2

Proposed removal from women only shows up Government's intention, not to remove it from men. Gokhale was distinctly promised that it would be removed from all. So it is shocking. I hope Government will render justice overdue.

000005808

10.06.1913

13070

CHAPLIN, F. D. P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Your wire has been re-directed here: As the Bill has been passed by the (Legislative). Assembly, we can do nothing more in the matter

000005813

19.06.1913

14111

WEDDERBURN, William (Sir)

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

7

A splendid letter indicating Gokhale's self-sacrifice. He proposes to go to India to aGitate regarding South Africa when rest is absolutely essential. Please consider all these things before giving him advice.

000005810

21.06.1913

00000

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16

"Indian Opinion" issue containing Gandhiji's Statement charging Imperial Government with letting down Indians by going back upon its own despatches. Full Text of Searle Judgement. How 3 pound Tax Bill was killed by Meyler's opposition etc.

000005812

22.06.1913

13071

AHMAD, H. Ibrahim

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

You are right in thinking that G.M. will not mind a legal notice from here: Ask some Bombay Firm to give notice and do the needful.

00005817A

26.06.1913

14111

WEDDERBURN, William (Sir)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Gokhale says he must go to India to raise funds and aGitate all over country if passive resistance breaks out So I suggest postponment of Passive resistance.

000005814

27.06.1913

07354

VARTAK, V.R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

We had form a new Society to help you and organise passive resistance as the Union Officers are not unselfish. Herewith a list of Passive Resisters.

000005815

27.06.1913

00000

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"BLANK"

27

"As amended by the senate" Text of the Bill with Gandhi's criticism in margin in pencil.

000005811

28.06.1913

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

12911

INTERIOR

4

The Act violets Provisional Settlement in 4 Particulars at least:- (1) Free-State Difficulty; (2) Marriage, (3) Natal Domicile refused to 3 pound tax-payers. (4) Entry Cape; Will he promise to remove these next year.

000005816

28.06.1913

00000

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16

"Indian Opinion" issue giving in parallel columns clauses from the Original Draft Bill and the Act as gazetted. Also a leader on it.

000005817

30.06.1913

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Copy of the text of the Amendment assented to try the Governor general to amend Licence Act of 1898 Natal.

000005818

01.07.1913

14112

BURNE, N.

00000

"BLANK"

6

(1) Replacement of final say of Immigration Officers by a Board is an improvement. (2) Strictly legally a woman of a race allowing polygamy cannot be called " a wife". (3) All Indentureds can retain domicile after 3 years ( By Burne W. Fee Pound 10-10-0)

000005821

02.07.1913

13075

CORDEZ, J.

13077

RITCH, L. W.

4

I cannot sufficiently condemn myself for being so remiss in writing to you who have burnt midnight oil to write me etc.

000005820

02.07.1913

13076

RAHIM

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

He persuaded Alexander to cancel appointment meeting 16th ......United action impossible without Alexander Pray strongly advice him to be present.

000005819

02.07.1913

13075

CORDEZ, J.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I mentally offered a bribe to smuts of pound 100.000 to be honest for once but he said it was foreign to his nature so I gave it to you for passive resistance.

000005822

03.07.1913

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Pressure of urgent business prevented him from considering fully your points. On Saturday I will let you know his views on them.

000005823

04.07.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14113

GORGES, E. M. (Interior Department)

1

After 5 years' payment he left for India On return he was restricted but the court held that he was entitled to exemption This supports my point.

000005824

11.07.1913

07731

KUNZRU, Hriday Nath

00390

POLAK, H. S. L.

6

Gokhale is staking his life in having decided to attend Imperial Assembly in India with his present poor health.

000005826

12.07.1913

00000

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"BLANK"

4

So long as one man amasses wealth by others' labour, such scenes will recur. We must cease to worship mammon . Violence cannot succeed.

000005825

12.07.1913

14094

LANE, F. C., P. S. TO SMUTS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

He fully realises your difficulties and will take earliest opportunity to discuss your points with his colleagues. Assure Sir William Wedderburn that Government will get in touch with you when the horizon clears.

000005827

16.07.1913

07354

VARTAK, V.R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

I cannot reply to them without your guidance They are:- (1) Passive resistance is for cape only (or) for whole South Africa. (2) Is deportation possible etc.

000005828

18.07.1913

13079

PETIT, J.B.

01588

POLAK, H.S.L.

1

Post full details regarding situation in South Africa from introduction bill to final passing.

000005829

31.07.1913

02942

SCHLESIN, Sonja (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

{ Miss Schlesin's one of many loving letters. The subject is ordinary but the way she puts it is interesting.

000005848

01.08.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

3

I submit that by Government's letter dated 8-5-1912; the permit is to be indefinitely renewed and no deposit is necessary. The boy is under 16.

000005830

02.08.1913

00000

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00000

"BLANK"

3

The disaster is worst than that of "Titanic", such calamities happen as we are immersed in selfish pleasures. Who will learn from it?

000005831

03.08.1913

13081

THAKORE, P. S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A. M. Broach suddenly escaped us and we cannot trace him Will you start inquiry at your side ?

000005832

06.08.1913

13106

BHAYAT, A.M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I will cite you and Cachalia etc. as witnesses. The case applies to all Indians.

000005833

09.08.1913

00000

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2

Man over eats and so steels the excess from some other mouth, Hence the facts enjoyed. We should engage in holy thoughts and deeds then.

000005834

09.08.1913

13083

SUBRAMANIYA ACHARY

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

The Immigration Officer took my Domicile Certificate and asked me to get one with thumb mark. I did not and left for Johannesburg Than was deported What should I do?.

000005835

10.08.1913

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

(1) Questions of entry of Natal- born Indians into the cape a new question raised by you. (2) Special Marriage Officers for non- Muslims (Christians?) will be appointed (3) Government will notify disabilities of educated Indians in Orangia etc.

000005836

12.08.1913

12911

INTERIOR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Your proposals under careful consideration, will consult colleagues and then inform you. I will then advise whether you may come.

000005837

13.08.1913

13084

POWELL F. BLACKMORE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I sympathise with you. Will you send me a statement of the position under the new Act? Last time you sent me "excellent material " Please send answer to the following questions.

00005850A

15.08.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14120

IMMIGRATION OFFICER

2

Please state if Purshottam was deprive of his certificate- if yes why?

000005838

15.08.1913

14114

MEHTA, CHHABILAL B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Will you send me a certificate from my former Boss - Sheth Omar H. Amad Zaveri; and a note of recommendation by you testifying to my work and character ? You are very famous in India { Encl; Request to Boss for certificate.}

000005839

15.08.1913

14115

PATEL, Manibhai and PATEL, G.C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

7

Letters to Gandhiji to adjudicate the claims of 2 partners on dissolution of partnership. Both to abide by his judgement {Encl. P. Note List.}

00005850B

15.08.1913

14120

IMMIGRATION OFFICER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please supply details.

000005849

16.08.1913

08397

KOTWAL

14119

PATEL, Raojibhai, GANDHI, Maganlal

2

Of course you will join, but I too wish to do so. I am still on fruit diet which I find cheap if we do not fondle the palate,

000005840

16.08.1913

00000

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16

Inclusion of 1 Immigration in Appeal Board of 3 is severely condemned here under the Chaplin Prosecutors sit as Judges.

000005850

19.08.1913

13097

KANJI, KEVAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

A tale of sickening terrorism under with indenture labourers in Fiji suffered. Gruesome details, horrifying to read.

000005842

20.08.1913

13121

AMPTHILL (Lord) & IMMORTAL (Bombay)

14116

SETON, LAMBERT

2

If the principle underlying Government's action is admitted, there is great danger for Indians. in Transvaal they can be dispossessed of all civil rights.

000005841

20.08.1913

00414

PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I note that you will, however accept voluntary contributions As desired I have sent pound 400/-by wire: Your memo of receipt for pound 8726/- is in order. I will read all your literature sent.

000005843

23.08.1913

13090

MAGISTRATE

13091

GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu)

1

Let me have the number of your present Gun and your reason for desiring to change.

000005844

25.08.1913

13091

GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu)

13090

MAGISTRATE

1

No is ..... and the gun is old and shaky and I would like a 12- bore instead of a 16- bore:

000005845

26.08.1913

14117

CHAMNEY (Immigration Officer)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I have no objection to the issue of it for one month in favour of Mr. Amod Mahomed shaikh.

000005846

27.08.1913

13093

JOSHI, Harishankar Ishwar

14118

GANDHI, M. K. (Mr. and Mrs.)

4

They are indescribable. Indians from South Africa are specially under strict scrutiny. Your photo even is an object of query.

000005851

01.09.1913

13090

MAGISTRATE

13091

GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu)

1

The chief Native commissioner states that he is unable to grant the permission applied for.

000026458

01.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

4

You can rise only by your own efforts and observance of vratas.

000005854

03.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

3

I find on inquiry (P. Mavaji having left for India) that he was deprived not of a Transvaal certificate but of a Natal one; I was misled.

000005852

03.09.1913

13091

GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu)

13090

MAGISTRATE

1

Will you give reasons? You omit the usual "Mr," Is this custom general or only applies to Indians?

000005853

03.09.1913

13098

CHAND, Ranbir

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Please let me know what the prospects are for a bar. Can any be engaged? If so on what terms.

000005856

09.09.1913

12911

INTERIOR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

(1) I have to add nothing to mine of 19th August (2) Calls for no further action. (3) Cannot give any assurance regarding a marriage law on your lines. (4) Government never promised admission plural wives. Please explain when etc.

000005855

09.09.1913

13099

ABOOBAKAR, E.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Herewith correspondence regarding my inquiry if Indians will be allowed to play tennis on corporation grounds. The refusal shows deep-rooted is their prejudice Enclosure: Notice, Letter to town clerk and reply.

000005857

10.09.1913

09916

TATA SONS LTD.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Tata in England. Have drawn his attention to similar telegram presumably published in London Papers.

000005858

11.09.1913

14121

ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION

12911

INTERIOR

2

Pound 1 fee for interprovincial migration can never be affected by time. The appointment of Immigration Officer on the Board is against canons of justice.

000005859

12.09.1913

12929

CACHALIA

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

6

The whole history of progressively retrograde administration and legislation regarding Indians, relation of pledges given and broken and Gandhiji's efforts for peace, "In the circumstance only course passive resistance " Also conditions for cessation of passive resistance. 1. Removal of 3 pound tax. 2. Status quo etc.

000005861

12.09.1913

00000

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1

Supreme Court held that a previous conviction as a prohibited immigrant on account of minority of age does not disbar in major age.

000005860

12.09.1913

13102

VALJI, H.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

My son is 18 year old I have property in Natal and a Domicile Pass Please let me know if there will be any difficulty.

000005863

13.09.1913

00000

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24

The whole correspondence beginning from 28th June and ending on 10th September. Also A 3 pound tax case of Sarju in which Gandhi Maganlal was involved Debate (part) in House of Lords etc.

000005862

13.09.1913

13103

NAIDOO, V. (Cape Orchard Co.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please quote your subscription amount and send a copy.

000005864

16.09.1913

13104

KILLAVALA, M. P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I lived for 2 years. I was a Passive Resister and entered Transvaal and was convicted Will this conviction debar me? Please advise.

000009540

18.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00633

GANDHI, Harilal

5

Sorry Get your health has failed. Your dyspepsia can be cured by natural are: You have spoiled interest of chanci's and the children .I consider you as my friend and hence I do not wish to enforce my parental wish upon you. I dislike your facinatai for examination present education is a failure: If you booth want to join The fight come here It has already started under Bail leadership I also will manage to follow.

000026460

19.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

1

She is arrested. I am awaiting further news. You need not worry about my vratas.

000005865

22.09.1913

00137

GOOL, M. H.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I know you view differs from mine. I own I could not resist temptations in business Although it is cheating it is a fair one.

000005866

25.09.1913

00000

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1

Probably a first list of donation by 13 persons amounting in all to pound 8/8/- ; probably from men of ordinary means.

000022356

25.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08107

CLEMTNT (Sjt)

2

Sends copies of the pamphlet (or book ?) to be distributed free of charge; informs that Ba was in prison with other ladies who offered passive resistance and that the book "Secret City" was enchanting.

00005903A

28.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

1

000005868

29.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

2

How can my mental weakness be removed by your self-restraint? Manilal etc. have gone as hawkers to be arrested.

000005867

30.09.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

3

Parsee Rustomjee should be given back his sacred thread. He was allowed last time. Others have conscientious objection to vaccination.

00005868B

30.09.1913

00000

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1

Resolutions of a Port Elizabeth meeting of Indians The cutting gives in brief, all the grievances for which passive resistance was started

00005868A

30.09.1913

00000

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1

Report of interview by a "Transvaal Leader" Reprsentative of several Indians to indicate that passive resistance is not popular with Indians and will collapse.

000005869

01.10.1913

14122

GANDHI, RITCH, KALLENBACH

12468

TRANSVAAL LEADER

1

Three letters from Gandhiji, Ritch and Kallenbach 1. Even if only one Passive Resister remains the fight shall go on 2. Passive Resistance has wide support from Indians. 3. No monetary consideration behind it

000005873

01.10.1913

00000

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1

Dr. A. 's address as President African Political Association. It was " pernicious preaching to say that south Africa has become a den of slaves as whites refuse to grant suffrage to coloured whits, will not mind threats.

000005847

01.10.1913

00000

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1

Supreme court Judgement in Natal where it was held that even if a Muslim had married only one wife, he is polygamous.

000005870

02.10.1913

12901

HOSKEN, William

12468

TRANSVAAL LEADER

1

It has been fully refuted by the above three and Indian merchant's letter. Far from paucity of funds. there is a sum in a local bank and Gokhale cables pound 7000 offer but Gandhi has declined. Please admit your mistake.

000005902

02.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13121

AMPTHILL (Lord) & IMMORTAL (Bombay)

1

Veerniging Indians (Support it They) associated British Indian Association Determined passive resistance,congratulated jail-goers, Trust relief be granted and England Indian will help.

000005901

02.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

2

From "Star" report we learn this. They are having a good experience of hardship Habib Motan should be out-casted etc.

000005871

02.10.1913

00000

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1

46 Indian merchant firms have contradicted it. pound 1000 in Krugersdorp alone have been collected. Feeling hot in favour of passive resistance groups on move.

000029664

03.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08759

DOKE, Olive C. (Miss)

3

Thanks for sending birthday greeting & general news.

00029664a

03.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08759

DOKE, Olive C. (Miss)

3

Thanks for sending birthday greetings & general news.

000005872

03.10.1913

14123

LANGERMAN, E.S.

13852

RAND DAILY MAIL

1

To save the white Race from being absorbed into a yellow inferior race by the fusion of "white" and " black" colours a society be formed to thrash out all problems and find a solution.

000005874

03.10.1913

13105

DAWSON, P. M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

We are doing our best for the movement Please give as detailed instructions to guide us. We shall have a meeting to collect funds etc.

000005876

04.10.1913

00891

ISMAEL, c/o MOOSA, A.H.

01588

POLAK, H.S.L.

1

We can easily collect pound 1000 and get good number of Passive Resisters Gandhi must come here: He is getting support from unexpected quarters. "Natal Advertiser" gives sympathetic headings to report "Resumption favoured "

000005875

04.10.1913

00000

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1

A resolution in a Transvaal school board to the effect that they should not be taught trades was nagatived. Hosken William and Rev. Brown being against.

000005883

05.10.1913

00000

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5

Let our sufferings borne through passive resistance; make them listen to us. It is an insult to India when every wedded wife is not recognised in law.

000005877

06.10.1913

13106

BHAYAT, A.M.

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Regret no time to attend. Supporting unanimously all resolution carried by meeting. God grant success valuable object.

000005878

06.10.1913

00120

INDIANS

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

Wish we have joined you. Fully support Mr. Cachalia. Our opinion to include all grievances in the present struggle.

000005879

06.10.1913

00000

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1

Germinston Municipality's Committee's report the question Point for considerations involved in the question submitted by the committee.

000005880

06.10.1913

00000

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1

After Gandhiji' fervent address many offered (to) to join passive resistance 3 pound0 were collected on the spot pound 15 as monthly subscriptions. Full support to Cachalia's letter (5559) "Transvaal Leader"'s report false and unjust.

000005881

06.10.1913

00000

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1

The "number hawkers" deliberately out for arrest are left untouched 10 women crossed and recrossed the border without being arrested. They are determined to vindicate the honour of the sex.

000005884

07.10.1913

13110

ROBERTS, JOHN L.

13111

NATAL ADVERTISER

1

Please publish my article as representing the ambitions of the Young Indian Party in Natal. We are not Gandhi-ites but love our country,

000005882

07.10.1913

13108

HACK, Ismael

01588

POLAK, H.S.L.

1

Mass meeting Sunday. Promised public Gandhi's presence in handbills. Come soon as possible.

000005887

07.10.1913

00000

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1

A fervent sincere eloquent exhortation to join the ranks of passive resistance Gandhiji called "The prince of Passive resister's" Also names of the first lady passive resisters given.

000005891

08.10.1913

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16

Full Text and a scathing leader on it. Also report of Chhotabhai case (Chotbhai case) regarding Gold Law in Transvaal and Leader's canard re- garding passive resistance and its refutation.

000005885

09.10.1913

00000

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1

"A meeting of Anjuman Islam approved of Mr. Cachalia's letter and congratulated passive resistance. The Zoroastrian Angusan has been informed that the sacred articles have been restored to Rustomjee, and vaccination not insisted.

000005895

09.10.1913

00000

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1

It is an anomaly to sanction polygamy of the Kaffir and forbid it to the Indians.

000005894

09.10.1913

00000

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1

So- called passive resistance can only lead to incalculable mischief and we are convinced it has not the sympathy of the main body of South Africa Indians.

000005889

09.10.1913

00000

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1

16 Indians arrested at Germiston for hawking were not proceeded against while 9 in Johannesburg were given 10 days rigorous (Imprisonment)

000005892

09.10.1913

00000

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1

Gandhi said that Passive Resisters would go on the above simple method (Hawking etc) to court arrest till the method proved of no avail.

000005888

09.10.1913

00000

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1

Sir J.G. Van Boschoten advocated refusal by the Town Council in order to get a test case heard, though he feared Town Council will fail.

000005886

09.10.1913

00000

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1

Free Indian Passive Resisters were hawking. Tongaat but were not arrested. They failed to get arrested at Verulam also and are going to Transvaal.

000005893

09.10.1913

00000

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1

Admitting inequality in Transvaal and free state, what has the Native achieved in 250 years in the cape? The record shows his inherent incapacity, Let Dr. Abdurahman say what he might.

000005896

09.10.1913

00000

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1

Text of resolutions supporting Mr. Cachalia (5859) congratulating passive resisters, urging Imperial and Indian Government to intervene etc.

000005890

09.10.1913

00000

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1

9 hawkers kept their fruit baskets under the noses of the police till arrest became inevitable. Indian women invaded free State but in vain.

000005897

11.10.1913

14182

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

1

I have issued necessary instructions and trust that the feeding will not offend their religious susceptibilities in anyway.

000005898

13.10.1913

08710

NAIDOO

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Arrival 12-30 Put up at Mr Lazarus. Can't get through phone Weather too bad may stay for meeting.

000005900

13.10.1913

13114

BADAT, A. M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Mehatab his wife and their servant got 3 month's jail each. Magistrate asks me to take their boy in my charge. What should I do?

000005899

13.10.1913

01620

CHRISTOPHER, A.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

To further passive resistance; (1) The Gokhale Hindu Casket Affair must be settled; (2) Naicker's complaints against Mr. Polak should be settled; etc.

000005904

23.10.1913

12873

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)

13116

MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR

3

Khan had a claim to live in cape colony, but he was so suddenly deported to India that he had nothing with him investigate.

000005903

23.10.1913

00000

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1

(A very detailed description of the beginning of the historic strike) A letter of Gandhi to (Mr, Gorges) Interior Dept. ringing with that leonine note which foreshadows his later stirring articles in Young India in 1921.

000005905

23.10.1913

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3

Total pound 23-8-6. A list of donors with subscriptions. Also a list of Bad Debt amounts pound 89.....with the names of debtors.

000005906

24.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

2

Not a minute to attend to Jamnadas affair Tremendous work is going on in New Castle. A movement is going onto take 2000 men on foot Transvaal.

000005907

31.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13117

SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE

1

As we want to guard surreptitious entry. I suggest that those who come be arrested at once and no notice of 3 days be given to them to let them have an opportunity to enter Transvaal stealthily

00005907A

31.10.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14120

IMMIGRATION OFFICER

1

000024157

11.11.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00898

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

5

Gives instructions from jail regarding management of funds. Hopes the £ 3 tax will go if the fight continues. Informs that he did not offer defence as it was not becoming the fight; though loopholes were there in the prosecution; that he will, if possible, write report of the march; and that as long as abolition of the £ 3 tax is not promised he would take only one meal a day.

000005908

12.11.1913

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20

A graphic report of the famous march and Gandhi's arrest. A report of Diwali meeting in which Hosken William Sopke. Ampthill's article etc.

000005909

16.11.1913

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

2

Though it may mean pecuniary loss, service of aged parents is a great boon. Narandas (Gandhi) may occupy his time in gardening etc.

000005910

29.11.1913

02612

GANDHI, Narandas

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

1

India is full of excitement. Gokhale works hard "Sanj-Vartman" publishes a beautiful letter of Mrs, Maganlal Gandhi and describes the women passive resisters.

000005911

29.11.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

2

I know you are anxious to go to jail. But you are taking your full part while there in Phoenix. Harilal should go to jail, if I cannot.

000005912

11.12.1913

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7

The Magistrate was summarily, asked to send all papers regarding the case as his conviction of 7 strokes and 3 months rigorous (imprisonment) was illegal

000033136

12.12.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07565

WEST, Ada (Devi) (Miss)

9

I don't know where all others are: I hope the children do not bother you. (Reference to Devdas, Prabhudas and others.) (Reference to Shanti, Navin, ShivPrasad and Chhotam, Rukhi. also to Krishna, Radha and Keshu- who are used to staying with Maganlal.) Reference to Rustom West. Mrs. Sam's message to be given to Mr. Sam.- Miss schlesin must be helpful. Write in detail about all. Only one letter to be accepted in a month. Kashibehn and Santokben should join the common-kitchen. Kasturba also approved of it.Jekibehn to take suitable food. Keep in safe custody my Tamil-study book. To send Jamnadas' expenses plus pound 10 by m. o. to Khushalbhai.- Khushalbhai to give Rs.20/- p.m. to wife of my diseased brother. Let Jamnadas folow Maganlal in all respects. Chhaganlal to make use of olive oil; to sleep outside in the open sky in all seasons.- deep-breathing execises. Book named "Food Remedies " to be sent to me. What about Badri's case ? Inform Khushalbhai that I am looking into Tulsi's account. Mrs. Gandhi to be told to take care of ber health and not to worry about me.

000005913

14.12.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01832

WEST, Ada (Devi) (Miss)

4

Gandhi writes about almost every one in Phoenix, implores Mrs Gandhi not to worry about him but stick to the dietary he prescribed etc.

000005923

21.12.1913

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

13123

TIMES OF INDIA

7

A very able attack on the system, giving tragic cases of the plight of labourers indentured or free.

000005922

21.12.1913

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6

The bullets shot at Indians have struck my heart. Wish they had struck my body To mourn the deaths, I have worn this dress and will eat once in a day till fight lasts.

000005916

24.12.1913

13119

BHIKSHU, AKHANDANAND

10323

INDIAN OPINION

1

If Gandhi permits, I propose to publish a cheap edition . Please let me know send one copy and debit to our accounts the price.

000005917

24.12.1913

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14124

ALL MY INDIAN BROTHERS

3

The strikers, men and women have performed wonderful feats. This fight is the climax Every Indian should even starve to feed strikers

000005918

24.12.1913

13120

13121

AMPTHILL (Lord) & IMMORTAL (Bombay)

2

It is impossible to imagine a struggle more moderate, restrained and (beautiful) truthful. Gandhi has done Yeoman service to the Empire during Boer War, plague etc. Enclosed a letter to "The Times"

000005919

24.12.1913

13120

13122

TIMES, THE

6

(details of all the principle grievances and their sympathetic advocacy) This passive resistance is free from violence and is truthful, Charge of breach of faith by general Smuts and full support to all Indian demands.

000005914

24.12.1913

06753

MANEKCHAND

01305

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

4

Meeting held everywhere to support south Africa Indians Viceroy's speeches on tour have been favourable and effective Gandhi's release is good sign.

000005920

24.12.1913

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3

As a satyagrahiand believer in the oneness of soul, I should feel as aggrieved by the death of 3 Satyagrahis as by my brother's (death)

000005921

24.12.1913

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5

When he offered passive resistance I reconsidered my position and asked myself if my advice was proper. But then I thought that self-sacrifice is needed for the maintenance of this world. Harbat Singh was prepared for death.

000005915

24.12.1913

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20

"Indian Opinion" (issue) containing speeches of Gandhi etc on release, their letter to Interior showing why commission unacceptable. A cable of Gokhale relating inhuman treatment in goal. The Hill Head inquiry etc.

000005934

29.12.1913

13133

O'BRIEN, James V.

13850

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane)

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Karodia is a registered voter and legally domiciled. He was arrested and jailed midway in Orangia. My client should be reimbursed for the loss.