000030577

01.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08820

MAN MOHANDAS

2

After going through the book G. suggests 'how to compete with foreign cloth' would be a proper title & gives his opinion about hand spinning handlooms & mill cloth.

000033279

01.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

8

(1) Reference to letter from Dahibehn from Bombay.- Reply enclosed.- Reference to Gandhiji's health: weight 100 lbs.- Reference to spinning.- Kanu to go to Wardha.- Reference to Parnerkar, to Ramnarayan, to Jivandas, to Valibehn, to Premabehn, to Ratilal. (2) Gandhiji discusses ninth Canto of Gita. After dwelling upon the characteristics of yogi in the earlier Canto, importance of 'Bhakti' (devotion) is shown in this Canto.- Omnipresence of God. In essence, the devotee should merge himself in God.

000016917

01.01.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

5

Questions to and replies by Gandhiji in connection with hunger strike before picketed shops, house, defence of a Satyagrahi arrested under false charges, honour of national flag etc.

000021619

01.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08017

MAN MOHAN DAS

3

Criticism the book "How to complete with foreign cloth" Title is presumptuous. It contains more authenticate information about Mills but less about handlooms Hand Spinning is the Key to complete boycott of Mill made cloth. No doubt hand spun yarn is not as strong as machine spun yarn, but that is no argument in favour of the latter. We cannot give up hand made bread for machine made biscuits.

000028032

01.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07884

PADMA

1

Let me see your yarn. you must put on some more weight.

000025823

02.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01793

SHANTA

1

God help you in observing your vow.

000009503

02.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

Good that you admitted everything. you should clarify your aim of celibacy to your wife. Also you should grant her permission to remarry if she so desires. In ease she demands maintenance you should ask her to go to the ashram. The real remedy to meet the attack of passions is faithful. adherence to one's work.

000028128

02.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

2

You can give water to Harijans and request other not to give them remnants of good.

000025511

03.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08408

ASAR, MOTIBEN

2

Improve your handwriting and be specific in all that you do rather great or small.

000027233

03.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Our duty is our religion. Our religion is not inferior to that of others. So that to your duty.

000027402

03.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

So you are released. Why this loss of weight ? Keep me informed.

000024793

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08360

RADHAKRISHNA

2

You better give me the required news.

000028129

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

1

Personal news.

000027172

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

You should not have refused to show your dairy to Narandas. You can of course work even when living outside. Do what is necessary in your brother-in-law's case. etc. etc.

000016900

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10124

DESAI, Durga & DESAI, Mahadev

2

Inquiring and instructing about her health and supplying to Mahadev details about his spinning. I wish to make improvements with wheel but do not have the necessary mechanical knowledge.

000024142

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01045

CHATURVEDI, Benarsidas

2

Adviser him not to feel dejected and to confine himself to the work in hand.

000009626

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

Pleased to know that you are improving. White beard will have to act up his part. All is well that ends well. Am not surprised at Ammajan's exploits.

000009316

04.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

It is immaterial if a thing taken for health is tasteful. But it is taken to satisfy the taste it does matter. Relishing of the tongue can be overcome by practice. At the stage of perfection one has no questions. Self-examination is good but it should be followed by efforts to remove vices.

000023300

04.01.1931

02612

GANDHI, Narandas

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

Complains why she does not write.

000025512

05.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08407

ASAR, Mathuradas Purushottam

2

Mind only the work in hand. That is real "YAGNA"

000027663

05.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

You can accelerate your speed in spinning on Charka. Form a habit of reading a letter written by you.

000025162

05.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I do not write as I expect you will any day go to the Ashram. Will you go to Allahabad now that Kamala is arrested ?

000033167

06.01.1931

09772

GREGG, Richard B. ("Govind")

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

2

I am sorry in replying so late to your letters. I was busy trying to get India and Mahatmaji better understood in this country (U.S. A.). I have sent my review of your two books-"How to compete with Foreign Cloth " and 'Indian Cotton Textile Industry'. If it is not possible to publish them in 'young India' because of the ban on it, they may be published elsewhere: I have not received any copies of the second edition of my book "Economics of Khaddar".- Not heard anything from the publishers. My sympathy is with India and the Congress. I am confident that India will win her full freedom.

000033280

06.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Your packet received yesterday.- I am better now.- taking curds and almonds. Ask Kasturba and Mirabehn not to worry.

000027174

07.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08466

KALAVATI

2

Yes, In some parts of Gujarat also Purda is observed. Then inquires about some persons and suggests Asans for treatment of legs.

000027173

07.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

Unless one of the parties is full of pure love the struggle cannot end in success. Then follow views on Bhagwandas scheme, Maulana etc.

000031620

07.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

(1) Explains meaning of 4th verse of Ashram prayer book on Godess EArth. (2) Feels A fast per month is good even for light weight people. (3) Feels lack of complete mastary over his palate. (4) Feels one can remain healthy without milk. (5) Says prayers do comfort the prayerd, but never increase their life. (6) G's views on secrecy.

000027175

07.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01793

SHANTA

1

Face the ordeal bravely.

000033286

08.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Gandhiji had to take a little castor oil as purgative. He will take curds or milk after evacuation. No cause for anxiety.

000025153

08.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

I daily hope you will go to the Ashram for recouping your health.

000033287

09.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Health better- normal evacuation- diet: dates, almonds, curds. - no cause for anxiety. weight : 96 lbs.

000027664

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

I viva voci question in Airthmetic.

000032654

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

000033288

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

This will be my last letter about health. Condition fully normal. Diet : dates, almonds, curds. Write to me about Durga's health.

000024275

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10413

ROHINI

2

Asks for to tell Kanjibhai not to restart eating 'pan' etc. (which for good the had to give up in jail) when he is out of jail.

000033281

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

It seems post is being received regularly now. Kanta writes about some revenue dues to be paid.- have referred the matter to Mahadev. He says that it has been decided not to make any payment at this juncture: Let us wait. I will have to make a move from here after 15th. When, I don't know. If there is no agreement, there is a possibility of being arrested again.

000023436

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

2

Complams that she has not sent the books asked for.

000025711

10.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05005

GREGG, Richard B. ("Govind")

2

The correct word is DANDVATT and not DANDVRATT.

000026548

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

Hope Sita is alright. Do not economise in fruits.

000024869

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Advises to act according to conscience. Feels happy about work being done by women.

000024386

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

No cause for shame in writing to me your father and mother. Only then I can be helpful.

000028130

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

2

Personal news.

000032204

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09215

JOSHI, Tehmina P.

2

You seem to be "greedy". I cannot write lengthy letters from here: You can do so. If at all I have to write long letters, I have to write about the talk that I have with birds and stars. But it is supposed to be a private thing. Even if you don't send a cutting of your speeches, I know what you speak. It was good that you visited the Ashram.

000033188

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09783

RAMA

2

I appreciate your handwritting but, do not write with a pencil. Think of the character of Sita and then you will realize your sense of duty towards your mother.

000030933

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08896

PATEL, Raojibhai

2

Hopes his Asthama is cured advises to take sun bath. Expresses worry over Dahibens health. Acknowledges the news of Dahiben's & Sarinaben's arrest.

000033126

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09754

BUDHABHAI

2

The food you take is good. About Parvati, be on the guard. Don't allow your passion to rise. Do not be with her all alone. Now, when you want to treat her as your sister, there should be no rise of passion.

000028715

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

2

Serve them and they will respond and improve themeselves.

000009317

11.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

We cannot compel each and everybody to insist on spinning. I think my stomach cannot undertake experiments. Though I have lost some weight there is no cause to worry.

000033763

12.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09802

JAMNA

2

Do not lose at the Ashram whatever you have gained in Bombay. In fact, we should be able to adjust ourselves to any weather. If not possible, then there is no objection in staying at a place where the weather suits you.

000033282

12.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

(1) Gandhiji doing well. More details about health in letter to Mirabehn.- Chandrashankar's handwriting resembles that of Mahadev. Hence Gandhiji might have taken his writing for that of Mahadev.- Reference to Champa. A lady from Canada had sent a pareel of salt (about 2lbs) for me.- Kusum should be treated well for her fever. (2) Gandhiji writes about dietary experiments. (3) Gandhiji discusses the tenth Canto of Gita. Further discussion on the nature of God.

000025170

12.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I am writing just for the sake of it.

000025154

12.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Stay in United Privince (Uttar Pradesh) if desirable. Ask Sarup Rani to maintain her composuce.

000033327

13.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

I have sent some letters yesterday. Sending others alongwith this. One for Laxmidas Reply to Mahalaxmi's letter enclosed. Prof. Edward Thomson to arrive in Bombay by about 15th by steamer. May visit Ashram. If he does not come on his own, write to him or send a telegram inviting him.

000033330

13.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

You must have learnt about me through Miraben's letters. Who else is there at Ashram ? Please inform, so that I can write to them. I have already written twice from here: I had asked for some things to be sent to me. Reference to Radha and to Punjabhai.

000033283

14.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

8

(1) God news about Surendra's proposed fast. Ask him not to go on fast.- Reference to Madhavji who was thinking of starting dietary experiment following example of Gandhiji.- Reference to Gandhiji's health and dietary experiments.- References to Nanibehn and Budhabhai, to Matthew, to Mirabehn and her paper. Reference to Devdas, Sarojinidevi, and Prabhavati. (2) Gandhiji discusses the contents of Canto- 11 of Gita. Arjuna expresses a desire to the real form of God (Lord Krishna).

000025155

14.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I am helpless as you yourself wish to stay there: You can ask for finances when required.

000030934

15.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08896

PATEL, Raojibhai

2

(1) Hopes he took proper treatment for his nose trouble (2) Informs his (G's) reading father Elwins articles (3) re: solving some problem in Khadi work of Khadi Dist.

000027403

15.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

Gives instructions regarding unhappy married life of a couple. Truth and non-violence as social standards have the roots in individual behaviours i. e. self purification. Ashram is out of my mind those who stay there must imbibe high retraint and be prepared to come out when called.

000033284

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

If you have not already received the yarn from here, please collect it. Part of it to be given to Akhil Bharat Charka Sangh and to Goseva Sangh.- Remaining to be utilized for weaving a saree for Kasturba, if possible.Illness, etc on the increase in Ashram and other places. Dietary experiments helpful in preventing illness. Going ot Delhi tomorrow to meet the Vice-roy. Result cannot be foreseen. A widowed sister of a companion of Champaran Satyaraha wishes to come and stay in Ashram. She might come by the end of March. Her brother, a lawyer, would bear the expenses to the extent possible.

000033000

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

6

I have gone through your translation and passed it on to Kakasaheb for correction . Your language and diction is different from mine. I would like to send my translations to you just to see how you would correct them. Some have doubts about the efficacy and usefulness of prayer . It is means to save and protect yourself from evil thoughts,It is no mean achivement. Your efforts in preparing a new spinning wheel should not be of the cost of your health. Building a new spinning wheel should only be for the sake of pleasuer. I saw your opinion about the confusion that a student faces. Any writing like this is bound to appear a little bitter and difficult to follow. But I have done my duty. Even now , you may write to me if you still have any doubts and confusions.

000032999

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

4

Don't get impatient. Do whatever you can with easily available resoures. Your claim of trying to invent an entirely different Charka seems untrue. I don't have that capacity. I am doing only some alterations in " Gandeev". "There is some imitation of"Jeevan Chakra." I don't see any necessity of ball-bearings. You can forget about "Takli". Your efforts should be around your Charka. Rambhau must be improving . Take from him whatever work you can. Everybody is governed by three things (1)The impression from the previous birth,(2)The present atmosphere and (3) One's own efforts. It seems you are disillusioned with me. You forget about Chandradutt. We have to be contented with whatever God gives us.

000032655

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

I have written to you about the books. Not to worry about my health. What is Tara's age ? I think you keep the daily diary, no ? It works like watchman for us. What about Chandubhai's hospital ?

000023437

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

2

Personal news. Inquires about the fate of Chandubhai's hospital building.

000019985

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07097

MARTIN, R. V. (Major)

2

I stick to the position. I took at the outset. To me there is no distinction between blood-relations and in mates of Ashram. my list does not contain any political leaders.

000019986

16.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07097

MARTIN, R. V. (Major)

2

Seeking permission to respond to Ramanand Chatterjee's request to contribute to the golden Book to be presented to poet Rabindranath Tagore on his 71st birthday.

000027177

17.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08466

KALAVATI

2

Bear the taunts. No father can forcibly send his daughter to her father-in-law's.

000027186

17.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

Narandas may not be free from faults but that does not justify your refusing to show him your diary. Shanta cannot be sent to her father-in-law against her wishes and eventhough it may result in her husband taking a second wife. Characters in Mahabharat may have been historical and wars might have been faught but that does not mean that Mahabharat & Gita themeselves are historical books teaching Himsa.

000009318

17.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

How to remain untouched by honour or dishonour is taught by Gita. Do not think of leaving the work. Teach children manners, deep thinking and cleanliness etc.

000027176

17.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01793

SHANTA

2

Face the ordeal bravely.

000024387

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Handwriting not so bad though has room for improvement. Self confidence needful. Keeping oneself engaged would bring tranquility.

000033765

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09802

JAMNA

2

I don't remember to have received a letter about Dharamdas and Kalyandas. If you are not well, you may go back to Bombay. Ask Kusum not to be in a hurry to start cereals. One can live the entire life on milk and fruits.

000016901

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10124

DESAI, Durga & DESAI, Mahadev

2

Im parting further instructions in connection with her health, pairs out his phitosophy of spinning. The Wheel is hands and feet of God.

000009504

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

Stick to your vows and things will be easy.

000027178

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07103

RAMCHANDRA

2

Countinue to write still better handwriting.

000022448

18.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08112

MULCHANDJI

2

Advises to rise early and do the work.

000016902

19.01.1931

05010

ALI SHANKER S. S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

In reply to Gandhiji's letter of condolence for Mohamad Ali's death, describing how he died, regrets that at his death time he and Gandhiji were not in the same camp. He himself having realized marked change in British attitude press Gandhiji to reconsider the matter and help the new workers in Round Table Conference.

000025164

19.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

You are sick. I do not know how you can make yourself in the house. However you do what you think to be proper.

000019987

19.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07096

DOYLE, E. E. (Major)

3

It is true that Patwardhan is not permitted to spin and is therefore fasting. I consider the prohibition unthinkable, A, B, class prisoner's are permitted. Requests to appreciate his anxiety (Reply=- In general 'C' class prisoners are not allow to spin this man's case is under consideration)

000030578

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08820

MAN MOHANDAS

2

Gives his views on mill cloth Vs. handloom, artificial silk, protection to handspinning etc.

000033159

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

2

Gandhiji, after going through the draft pages of the book made the following suggestions:- (1) The title of the book should be "How to compete with Foreign cloth." (2) The importance of handspinning should be emphasized. (3) boycott of foreign cloth- impossible without adequate handspinning which alone can provide feeding to hand-weaving. (4) Talcherkar's argument that machine-spun yarn is weaker than handspun yarn not acceptable. (5) Mills and handlooms are mutually antagonistic. Mills have come stay. They may get help from "Swadeshi" movement. (6) Import of artificial silk deserves to be objected to. (7) We can import raw-cotton from other countries.

000033285

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

Gandhiji asks Narandas to send his pair of spectacle that were with Kasturba.- Problem of Surendra over for the present.- Reference to Khurshedbehn and Madhavji, to Keshu, to Chhganlal, Sarojinidevi, to Padma, to Jamna, Shankarbhai, Prabhavati, to Kakasaben. It has been said that Pyarelal and I would be released from jail. By the time you receive this, we would be out of jail. We do not know where do we go from here:

000015301

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02208

ALL INDIA CONGRESS COMMITTEE, Secretary

2

I like Satish Babu's suggestion. There are however practical difficultied in the way of holding an exhibition during the congress week, unless the congress wants.

000023301

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

G. does not see anything wrong if Birala buys all the khadi of the Pratisthan.

000021620

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08017

MAN MOHAN DAS

2

(1) Mill and Handloom are not supplementry Mill is self reliant and so can stand without the help of anybody. Why then help it ? Even helping both, reduces the help to handloom. (2) Use of artificial silk is worth discouragement.

000019988

20.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07096

DOYLE, E. E. (Major)

6

To marry of us spinning is a matter of sacrifice. The labour of spinning is not a privilege sought for but it is to be treated as daily obligation. (Reply=- Provisional Sanction has already been accorded to Patwardhan to spin, please explain the exact meaning of sacrificial spinning.

000016942

21.01.1931

05848

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Rejoining over receipt of Gandhiji's note apprises of his illness and referring to the adjournment of Round Table Conference remarks that "American public opinion at this moment is that naw everything passes into your hands. You have become the final and supreme arbiter of judgement of all that has been done. What a tribute to personally and also to your leadership of India's great cause'.

000022615

21.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08156

TRIVEDI, J.

2

Request to see that a denture is got prepared for a European presones who had served G. well.

000024311

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08323

MEHTA, Kunverji Vitthalbhai

2

Hopes he is cured; and that Abbas Saheb will certainly do something extraordinary.

000027867

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

2

Ofcourse the school has to work under certain limitations but we have to bear with them.

000033766

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09802

JAMNA

2

I would like you and Kusum to take medicine from the Punjabi vaidya who treated Chandrashankar. He is said to be a person who believes in doing good to others.

000009459

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

1

Without the knowledge of Arithmetic one is impractical. Every now and then it is required. So it must not be only learnt but mastered.

000009460

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

1

Though there may be nothing wrong with your bone, you should continue Sunbath.

000009461

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

What a girl ? You expect my letters and do not write yourself ? Did Durga deliver my message to Mahadev ? How is she and how is Babla ?

000009458

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

The word is Ansakti and not 'Anashakti' Anasakti means detachment. Diary is our watchman. It helps us to ascertain what we did years ago.

000019989

22.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07096

DOYLE, E. E. (Major)

1

Sacrificial spinning means spinning in name of god for the sake of the poor without any expectation of personal gain. Referring to two other cases of fasting requests to issue provisional general instructions.

000027179

23.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

Bear with your father. Help Shanta to sustain her vow. A reformer should have patience and be satisfied with what he can. After all soul force will find a sympathetic in the opposite soul.

000027180

23.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08466

KALAVATI

2

Mind the work in hand and not all works to be done.

000025513

24.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08407

ASAR, Mathuradas Purushottam

2

If your decision to leave the Ashram is to be more pure well and good. Otherwise to do so because you have erred is not proper. Nobody is free from faults. Our aim is to know them and improve.

000033189

24.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09784

MOTIBEHN

2

You should recover early. I have written in my letter to Ranchhodbhai. Act according to that suggestion. If you feel like having change of weather, do have it.

000028131

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

2

There is good carder at Kanoder. Inquire about him.

000024794

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08360

RADHAKRISHNA

2

Such as in embroidery work on khadi may not be deprecated. It is not a matter of principle.

000024005

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

Conveys news and informs that G. has not received "ARVIND BABU KE VARTALAP"

000028718

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

2

I know you do not make a show of what you do. Nobody should immitate me in my food experiments.

000032656

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

Your letter. Every time you say you have nothing to write. I don't know whether I should feel happy or sorry over this. Why worry about my health ? The moment I needed some treatment, I had it and I am my own self again. (Ref. to Shanta)

000031526

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08994

LILAVATI ASHAR

1

advises to abandon all thonghts & wishes God to make her a lioness.

000030998

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08900

BANARASILAL

2

Expresses grief at Rukhmain's illness & suggests to send her to Ashram for change.Inquires his activities.

000031162

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08937

BALBHADRA

1

advises to write ordinary pen available.

000030999

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

2

advises to write once a week or when she feels says, seems you are being tested as is the whole mankind Inquires cause of her illness.

000009627

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

What about Babajan's new operation ? Your illness may be due to the three days fast. How did the Pattani women. Co-operate with you ? Have you regained strength after the operation ?

000016905

25.01.1931

02068

SATYADEV

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Apprises Gandhiji of her associates and activities.

000016904

25.01.1931

05012

DAILY HERALD, Editor

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Reply paid (telegram) Cablegram requesting Gandhiji to forward message of his views on premier Macdonald's Indian Declaration. Reply:- Describes premier's statement wholly aiadequate and quoting instances of malicious and attrocious represion in India points it out as value less for purpose intended.

000027404

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

Move and work as much you like but see that you preserve yourhealth.

000009319

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

News about Gandhiji's health and diet.

000023302

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

G. informs that his desire to learn Bengali has not yet been achieved. An honest ambition produces peace if we do not mind the result of our efforts.

000023438

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

2

Complains that her letters are poor. Informs his health is O. K.

00031526a

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

1

advises to obey Narandas & develope Permaben's companionship.

000025165

25.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Glad you are able to leave. Hope Harsu Babu is now better.

000033768

26.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09802

JAMNA

2

Treatment for weakness and diorrhea: Curds and fruits. Orange, Lemon, etc. Take only as much as you can diggest.

000016910

26.01.1931

05015

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Greeting. "God guide you".

000016908

26.01.1931

04971

YERAVDA CENTRAL PRISON, Supdt.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Herewith the beg left behind and the cable received.

000016911

26.01.1931

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

My private judgement letter consolidate gains welcoming princess into Federation satisfying Mohmedans untouchable. Way forward wide open transvaal affairs entical.

000016907

26.01.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Certificate of release of Mahadev Desai from Ahmedabad prison.

000016909

27.01.1931

00619

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Father's condition grave causing anxiety but no immediate danger would welcome your visit here: Am requesting Mehta Jivraj come also.

000018423

27.01.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

3

Substance of Gandhiji's conversation in an interview granted after his return regarding position after the premier's declaration.

000024795

28.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08360

RADHAKRISHNA

1

Jamnalalji is alright. It is true that attendence at the temple has dwindled ? What about others such temples.

000033161

28.01.1931

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

M.P. Gandhi through this letter sent some statistical information regarding the reduction in import of cotton-piece goods during the period from 01/04/1930 to 30/11/1930 compared to the same period during the year 1929. The reduction in imports of foreign cloth and yarn did show an effect of Swadeshi movement which was picking up.

000033160

28.01.1931

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Your letter dated 20/01/1931.- Your reply has been received in time. The book will be ready in about 5-7days. I have not stated that mills and handlooms are supplementary to each other. What I say that as long as the handlooms are not in a position to use handspun yarn only, they may use mill-spun yarn. "A Charka in every home and a colony of handlooms in every village will be the order of the new dispensation."I have been requested to bring out the book in Gujarati also. It is being translated and the Gujarati edition will also be published in a month's time. I request you to write a few words by way of "Introduction" to the Gujarati edition. I have read your interview for the 'Statesman' on Foreign Cloth Evil." I hope Motilalji is improving.

000016912

28.01.1931

05017

REYNOLDS, Reginald

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

8

Giving vivid picture of British Statements diplomaclie entrigues with Indian Princees, Communalists and approtlunists at Round Table Conference informs that even Andrews is duped. Quotes Gandhiji's utterness "No form of government can be called Swaraj in which the real power does not lie with the peasant".

00023302A

28.01.1931

02612

GANDHI, Narandas

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

1

enclosing the letter informs that G. has left for Allahabad on account of illness of Pandit Motilal Nehru.

000016940

28.01.1931

00390

POLAK, H. S. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

After supplying family news and recalling sweet momories of S. A. life, refers to the working of Round Table Conference tries to impress on Gandhiji's mind that the change of heart on part of British people as desired by him has been brought out by Round Table Conference and that no one of any real importance wants to treat India on any other term save that of dignified equality.

000016915

29.01.1931

05019

GREGG, Richard B. (Mr. and Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Love.

000016913

30.01.1931

00860

YAGNIK, Indulal K.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I realize my mistake in leaving you and repent the moment I am completly disillusioned. I shall run to you.

000016914

30.01.1931

05018

KALLENBACH, Hermann

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Love.

000031000

31.01.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

1

Asks her to recover quickly.

000016916

31.01.1931

02572

ROY, Motilal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Heart felt jay at release May India speak truely through you.

000016406

31.01.1931

06446

MOHAMED MASUM

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

You are the real mischief monger. When Muslims attacks Hindus you raise hue and cry but when Hindus attacks Muslims you keep mum, Recently Sir Kowasji Jahangirji spoke on Shaukat Ali and you remained silent like a true Bania, you are full of intrigues.

000016991

31.01.1931

02921

KHADI EXHIBITION COMMITTEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Herewith the laced Angvastram woven from yarn spun by a pleader from Kumbh as in humbli present from him.

000018438

31.01.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Butting of an artical written by `Artifex' for the Mancgestes guardian under the heading "Indian Problem, irirish Parallel Recalled.

000030894

01.02.1931

05548

VICEROY

10538

SECRETARY OF STATE

6

Apprises Secretary of his talks with Gandhiji during two meetings. Main matter discussed (1) Scope of futur consttutional discussions (2) Intention of Congress re: resuming civil Disobediance.

000018370

01.02.1931

10961

RECEPTION COMMETTEE, President

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Invitation from the President Reception committee of the Tinnevelly District. Labourers and Ryots Conference to be held on 25th December 1931.

000016922

01.02.1931

05024

RANGACHARIAR, T.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

Taking very highly of the doings of representatves at Round Table Conference tries to impress upon Gandhiji's mind the arising of a supereme occasion for entering into an honourable peace and settlement with the Britishers.

000027102

01.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Photo of a crowd and Gandhiji addressing them after his meeting with Viceory.

000016950

01.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

Reprint from the "Labour Magazine of London "The Round Table Conference by Major D. Graham Pole honorary Secretary of the British committee on Indian affairs.

000024388

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

1

Appreciating work of all the sisters. Desires particulars of beating.

000027182

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08466

KALAVATI

1

Asks for the details of the incident.

000028719

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

2

Let us not hate the person who misbehaves.

000033289

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Writing the letter during vow of silence. Wrote letters to others also.- Reference to Surendra, Gangabehn;- Enquiry about Durgabehn's health. About Madhavji's dietary experiments. If my release from jail is not going to bring any change, then it would be better to find a way to jail again. Leaving from here tomorrow evening.- will be in Bombay till Friday.- Send all post at Bombay till further instructions. I do not know when we meet again. I shall not go to Ashram or Ahmedabad unless there is some special occasion. Wish to go to Kheda.- will not be able send discussion on Gita at present.

000025163

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Inquires about her health and conveniences.

000027405

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

The part played by Ashram and other women is unique and praise worthy. Panditji's state is critical. I am datined here:

000023303

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

1

Informs that he will certainly visit pratishtan if he goes to Calcutta.

000009320

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

You are lucky to receive both beating and jail. you have glorified the woman-sex. Do not, even in heart, hate the beater.

000031277

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

Giving general advice asks to obey khurshedben.

000021790

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08077

RAMESHWARDAS

1

By patience and perseverance anything can be achieved.

000028132

02.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

2

Praising her inquiring about her health.

000025028

03.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08664

TYAGI CHAND

2

Inquiry about Balavir and Prem Mahavidyalaya and desires him to offer his views on the fast.

000009628

03.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

If Kadi atmosphere suits you, it will prove beneficial. I saw Babajan and Ammajan in Bombay. Panditji's illness is causing anxiety.

000016920

03.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05023

DAILY NEWS

1

In reply to London Daily News 'Cable Gandhiji cabeled success of Round Table Conference unbelievable us repression and unabted assaults an ennocent citizens still continue making Congress Co operation impossible.

000016921

03.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05023

DAILY NEWS

2

Manuscript copy of above (SN 16920).

000024370

04.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08239

CHIMANLAL

2

Why not take Annapurna on permanent basis if you case ready to admit he for six or twelve months ? If she proves unfit she cannot stay even for a day. Yourself and Narnadas are the final Judges in the matter.

000023304

05.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

G. is at Lucknow on account of Panditji's illness G. ioines that rules must be observed by Ashram unmates though exceptions may have to be made for individuals.

000024870

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

1

Opines that the present struggle is not for personal relief.

000032657

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

You know very well how long I shall be out of the jail. Panditji left today. You may write to me at Allahabad address.

000021621

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09770

GANDHI, Manmohan

2

Disapproves publishing translation in English of Gandhiji's criticism. Again it was winter while just so perhaps it cannot be made public.

000030618

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10524

KALAKANKAR

1

Says :-The king has to be very cautious in such a case. If he considers himself to be the Lord he distroys his subjects but if he considers himself as servants he brings happiness to both them & his own self.

000030579

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08820

MAN MOHANDAS

2

Asks not to print english translations of his criticism of the book as it was just for his information.

000009507

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

Just as body requires food so soul requires prayer Every respiration of yours must pronounce 'Rama-Nama'.

000023439

06.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

2

Informs that when out of jail, time is scarce.

000016923

07.02.1931

05025

BOWMAN (Editor, Englishman)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

What will be political Situation after Motilal's death. Reply:- It will depend upon how people and government react to it etc.

000009505

07.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

1

My mind is in Kheda but at present I am helpless. Do keep me informed.

000025166

07.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Why worry now ? Do write to me about your health, conveniences and activities.

000016924

07.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

6

Draft copies of wires to various persons from 7-2-31 to 29-3-1931.

000028600

08.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08674

MASHRUWALA, Sushila

2

Though out of Jail I am too busy to write you. Do write to me.

000016925

08.02.1931

07726

THAKKAR, PURUSHOTTAMDAS (Sir)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

expressing grief for Motilalji's death solicits an hours interview for laying his views for Gandhiji's consideration before deciding about the question of attending Round Table Conference. Reply :- Please come when you can- earliest better".

000027183

09.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

Do not mind parents ! Threat real or unreal to commit suicide in carrying out your duties.

000027234

09.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Once you join the struggle you should not be deterred even by bullets. Do you and woman in general now realize that your hair give a ready handle to the opponent ?

000023440

09.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

2

Disapproves of the reserve in her letters.

000032658

09.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

You must have received my earlier post-card. I can understand your agony. Shanta writes that she will reach you shortly. I am well. I am here still 15th. Uncertain about next programme.

000026986

09.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Instructions regarding ashes of Pandit Motilal Nehru.

000027116

10.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10455

GANGADHAR RAO

2

Under organised despotism lucklessness is luck, poverty a blessing riches a curse evil is enthroned, goodness nowhere:

000016926

10.02.1931

02592

NAG, Har Dayal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Grieving Motilal's death prays for a message for Bengal, in reply to which Gandhiji wrote. "I have always entertained high hopes of Bengal and have had no cause for disappointment but I knaw that Bengal has the capacity to do much move if only youth of Bengal will turn to non-violence not merely as a policy but even as the sacred creed etc.

000027406

11.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

I do want to come there but do not know when I shall. Pact or no pact the peasantry must be protected.

000025937

13.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08462

MODI, TARABEN

2

In whatever conditions we want to serve with no desire for returns. Inquires about health.

000016927

13.02.1931

05012

DAILY HERALD, Editor

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Quoting substances of 'News Chronieles' wants to as certain if that is Gandhiji's definate final view.

000016918

13.02.1931

10125

SOHAN SINGH, Baba

05022

DEAR SIR

1

A printed appeal from a released prisoners to secure release of his comrades sentenced to trans portation for life by the special tribunals at Lahore and Burma, in couspiracy cases.

000033162

14.02.1931

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

The loss of Motilalji canot be filled in. You have stated in your letter that I should not make use of your words written from the jail. If it is so, there is a way out. You will write a few fresh words by way of introduction to the book in Gujarati. My article "can India import Foreign Cloth?" is published just today. The English edition will be ready by 17th February. I have pleaded with the mills to reduce profit- margin and also improve the quality of their fine cloth. I shall be highly obliged to you if you can write the Foreword for the book, I am going to Delhi to attend a meeting of the FICCI on 20th February. I shall try to see you at Allahabad.

000016928

14.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05012

DAILY HERALD, Editor

3

A lengthy cable yes it is a fair summary of my views I can only assure you that I am making a desperate effort in spite of myself to secure peace abtainable without surrenuder fundamental position etc.

000016929

15.02.1931

13228

NATARAJAN (India Committee)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10

Grieving Lt. Motilal's death explains how he happened to perside over a local meeting at Bandra for adoption of a resolution on his shraddha Day, and impresses the urgeucy to participate in further proceedings of Round Table Conference.

000025167

15.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Give up all worries. Take proper diet and full rest and recoup your health.

000024154

16.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08310

TOTARAMJI

1

Advises not to accept the doctor's suggestions about diet and give Ganga Devi's only milk and curds and fruits.

000016931

16.02.1931

05031

MEHTA, Jamshedji Nasarvanji

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

"Fever continues but progressing takes regular diet" Reply- Advises daily praying to get rid of fever.

000016930

16.02.1931

05030

YERAVDA CENTRAL PRISON, Supdt.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

In reply to Gandhiji's inquiries, Supplies information. regarding Book, Letters, album etc.

000023305

16.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

1

Informs that he is leaving for Delhi.

000027399

16.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

2

I am going to Delhi.When life itself is uncertain how can we be certain abouat our action? Our only hope is work.

000027817

16.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

I shall do all that I can.

000027818

16.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

2

I am trying my best to arrive at a compromise but if it is not on honourable terms rather than agree to it I would ask the people to bear all sorts of repression I know I am nobody and so if God wishes to crush me let him do it.

000016382

16.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

9

A brief Report of the Civil Disobedience in Utkal from 26-1-1930 to January 1931.

000016932

17.02.1931

05032

JADHAV DEOLALI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Nasik depress class leaders desiring to wait upon Gandhiji for some urgent matter requests for date time and peace. Reply:- Can you see Satarday Morning 9'Oclock ?

000030889

17.02.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

4

Issues discussed -Future procedure & furhter scope of discussion civil disobedience Debts Release of satyagrahais Prisoners Seized property, Remission of fines Restoration of presses punutive police Reinstatement of officials resigned or dismissed etc.

000030890

18.02.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

5

Issues discussed Punitive police coercive process adopted adopeted by local govts salt campaign civil disobediance peaceful picketing Shahid Bhagat Singh's case etc.

000030891

19.02.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

1

Issue scope of a further conference of a more extended character & its usefulness.

000016949

19.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

Gandhiji's self Written notes for young India.

000016936

20.02.1931

10126

PERCIN

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Wire received. Instructions will be carried out.

000016934

20.02.1931

05033

BANERJEE, Suresh C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

After apprising of his health condition and treatment after release from jail suggests that All India Spinners association may take up transferring Abhay Ashram in view of its very weak financial position.

000016933

20.02.1931

05032

JADHAV DEOLALI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

'Place not mentained' If Delhi is meant, no train avaible arriving at Delhi Satarday morning Request another appointment.

000016944

21.02.1931

05042

BAKHALE, R. R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Forwarding on behalf of Servents of India Society 5 copies of the report on Borsad tragedy committed on 21st January requests for Gandhiji's opinion on it.

000033290

22.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

My routine has become very uncertain.- get up at 4'clock but required to take rest during day. Reference to Sarojinidevi; to Rukmini who was with Gandhiji.- Keeping good health.- Do not publish any matter from letters in the papers. Fingers of right hand unjured.- Not to worry. Enquiry about Rakabhai, Purushottam, Jamnadas and about elders in the family. Rukmini is with Gandhiji.

000025171

22.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

For want of time I may not be able to write but you do keep me informed.

000027407

22.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

1

Nothing is certain. We shouls work for peace and be ready for fight.

000016937

22.02.1931

05036

MASTER M. A.

05037

WALCHAND HIRACHAND

5

With regards question of Burman Seperation from India encloses extracts of 'Discussion in the committee of the whole conference and comments in committee of the whole conference an report of the sub committee no IV on Bursma.

000016941

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00390

POLAK, H. S. L.

1

Sorry cannot write at length. Thank the donar for the little box of Salt.

000016938

23.02.1931

05038

KALANJIBHAI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Apprising Gandhiji of Shankerbhai's sentence and fast requests for instructions.

000016939

23.02.1931

05039

WILSON (INDIAN DAILY MAIL)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

"Indian Daily Mail" Seeks Gandhiji's Opinion whether he approved mob's holliganism blocking staircases of Municipal Hall and Preventing and picketing members entering hall for discussion of addresses to incoming and out going Viceroy's Reply:- Most reprehansive if statement true.

000016947

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02612

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Sahnkerbhai must continue fast if Takli not allowed.

000016948

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05017

REYNOLDS, Reginald

2

I regard myself as a seasoned solidier in Satyagrah. Let my assurance therefore be Sufficient for you that so far as I am concerned there will be absolutly no surrender in principle i.e. on the substantial part of the demand".

000016935

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05033

BANERJEE, Suresh C.

1

Leaving aside the business part of the letter Gandhiji advises him to regain his health.

000016946

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05043

INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS

2

Inquire why Shankerbhai Patel was prevented Spinning Takli at Surat Sub jail and instruct Sabarmati jail authorities not to prohibit.

000016945

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05042

BAKHALE, R. R.

1

Report is well written and well balanced.

000016943

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05015

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.)

1

Hopes for his recovery and states "I feel move and more convinced that if India come to her awn it will be perhaps the largest contribution to the world peace which we are all praying for".

000022694

23.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07335

VIYOGI HARI

1

Acknowledges receipt of books and says he remembers their visit.

000033163

25.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09769

GANDHI, Manmohandas P.

1

It is difficult to give advice to a person who is in a hurry,- already riding on a horseback. However, I can say the following about your Gujarati edition of the book : The book is suitable and welcome at the present time. It is possible to achieve complete boycott of foreign cloth with the help of spinning wheels and Khaddar. The author had made a good endeavour to show this. The book also contains useful statistical information. The book will be helpful to those who want to understand the ethics of boycott.

000016906

25.02.1931

05014

RAGHWAN G. S.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

4

enclosing copy of the portian of Gandhiji's interview to the 'Pioneer' clarifies the misunderstanding.

000016919

25.02.1931

05015

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Cable received through Associated press heartly approve American friends of India sustain you in struggle for in dependence of your country through peace if possible war if necessary.

000009506

25.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

No force should he used white picketing shops of foreign cloth .Our picketing liquor shops dies not affect government revenues limit our real duty is to put a shop to drinking itself. You should persuade the drinker and stop the practice of untouch.

000009630

26.02.1931

00449

00449

1

000009629

26.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

1

See Navajivan. Your fast and picketing were appropriate as there was the bond of affection, our duty is to act and not to mind results.

000023306

26.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

1

Acknowledges receipt of translation of introducing to Geeta.

000016967

26.02.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

6

Notes in Mahadev's hand of conversation between Bapu and Chatterjee and others as well as about the 2nd Labour meeting.

000030892

27.02.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

2

(1) Issue discussed Scope of further discussion to consider scheme for constitutional Government of India (2) Lord Irwin feels G was in very obstinate mood through out the discussion.

000030893

28.02.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

(1) Irwin's note on picketing police etc. sent to G through Sapru & Jayakes G's note explaining how picketing of foreign cloth & liquer shaps will be conducted.

000030895

01.03.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

4

After careful examination feels accomodation impossible on three matters. (1) Picketing & boycott, (2) Enquires into police excesses (3) Salt other points discussed debt & sesession.

000016968

01.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

8

Notes of reports in Mahadevbhai's hand in Gandhiji's speech at Delhi. Gurudwara and before Bombay public (Dt 6-3-1931 and 17-3-1931)

000030897

03.03.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

2

Discussion regarding Return of Seized land sold to third parties' Irwin feels importance to the morel scruple G gives outweighted everything else.

000030896

03.03.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

2

Issue debt. (1) Return of sezied land sold to third parties (2) Additional police (3) Giving up pickieting altogether (4) Salt (5) Constitutional Building says he was through out impressed with G's sincerity.

000030898

04.03.1931

05548

VICEROY

10538

SECRETARY OF STATE

2

Informs him of sending text of statement accepted by him (Viceroy) & congress working committee for his (secretary of States) approval states its important sections such boycott,picketing police salt civil disobediance Debt & secession not included though verbally discussed. Finally hopes he (secretary of state) will be able to approve the statement as it stands.

00030898A

04.03.1931

05548

VICEROY

00000

"BLANK"

2

(1) re: Congress represantation at (Round Table) aonference in light of Mr Benn's announcement that British Government policy an Financial sateguards is fixed (2) re: Selection of congress represontatives for conforence (3) re: Civil resistance prisoners being still detained & punitive police tax (Contai) being still collected.

000016951

05.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

Extraordinary gazette of India publishing political Notification in connection with the agreement between His excellancey the Viceroy and Gandhiji's as regards Indian Constitutional questions.

000030875

05.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

Gazette of India gives 21 clauses of accord such as Constitutional questions to be discussed further to discontinue (1) defiance of law (2) non payment of taxes (3) Publications supporting the movement., boycott of foreign goods re: pickcting inquiry into police misconduct returning back seized property etc.

000016903

06.03.1931

05011

SHARMA, B. N.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10

enclosing a cutting gives vivid idea of British intrigues at 1st Round Table Conference with Muslims Native previes and Burnnese representatives all detrimental to Indian interest and recommends to accept invitation to 2nd Round fable Conference only if the British statements are genuinely prepare to tockle Indian question.

000009321

06.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Do not be impatient. We shall meet on Monday.

000025168

06.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Reaching there soon.

000016953

07.03.1931

05046

MADANLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Sheikhpura Congress Congratulations God grant puran Swaraj soon. Extreme Solicitude gharwals.

000016952

07.03.1931

10128

JENKINS, John Daniel

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I have been severe to you in the 'Statesman' but the recent agreement with Lord Irwin places you in the forefrait of the immortals of the human story and the Viceroy as the greatest of Viceroy since 'Clemancy Canning'.

000017247

07.03.1931

05285

SHAMLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Quoting instances of repression in Rohtak District the District Congress Committee President seeks Gandhiji's guidance under the circumstances giving assurance that -"In no case we are going to stop our normal activities, though we shall do our best to abserve the truce terms".

000027819

07.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

Leaving for Ahmedabad on Sunday.

000016954

08.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Press reports on "Mahatmaji turns to Hindu Muslim Problem" and "Haw News of true was Received at Dr. Ansari's".

000016957

12.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Cutting from New India publishing extract from an article in the "Leader" giving idea of Sir Ismails's contribution to the work of the first Round Table Conference.

000016956

12.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

2

Cutting from New India Publishing main points of the Irwin Gandhi agreement from the official statement and Gandhiji's view on the same.

000016955

12.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Cutting from "New India" publishing views of Aiyer A RangaSwami on "Gandhi Irwin agreement; Its results and Values.

000016958

12.03.1931

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

2

Cutting from 'New India' regarding the Round Table Conference from the Indian states peoples points of view being the substance of memorandum submitted by working committee on behalf of Indian State people's Conference.

000016959

14.03.1931

05047

CAPTAIN BARNES AND BARNES

00000

"BLANK"

3

Incidents about shooting on 21-2-1931 in N. W. F. P. (N.W.F.Province) Extracts in Mhadevbhai's hand from two letters.

000030899

16.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08885

P.S.V.

1

(1) re: Congress represantation at (Round Table) conference in light of Mr. Benn's announcement that British Government policy on financial safeguards is fixed (2) re: selection of congress representatives for conference (3) re: civil resistance prisoners being still deatined & punitive police tax (Contai)* being still collected.

000016960

16.03.1931

10129

RANADIVE (Comrade) AND GANDHIJI

00000

"BLANK"

2

Notes in Mahadevbhai's hand regarding proceedings of the public meeting where Reds wanted to create trouble.

000016961

17.03.1931

05049

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

enclosing copy of resolution passed recording sense of gratitude of H. E. the Viceroy and Mahatma Gandhi for reconciliation arrived at.

000016962

17.03.1931

05050

EAST INDIAN ASSOCIATION

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Communicates Resolution passed at the meeting of the Managing committee of their assocaition expressing satisfactian and appreciation for the great tact, patience and statesmanship displayed by Viceroy and Mahatmaji.

000030900

17.03.1931

08885

P.S.V.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Acknowledges G's telegrame & requests G to meet Emerson. Propose an informal meeting with conference deligates residing in Delhi for private exchange of views.

000016966

18.03.1931

05054

RASHTRIYA SAMITI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Communicating resolution adopted by the executive Committee of Vikrampur Rashtriya Samiti Displying confidence in Gandhiji's leadership and urging imperative need of the immediate release of all political prisoners including detenues etc.

000016963

18.03.1931

05945

KNUDSEN, Elizabeth

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

expressing gladness for Gandhi Irwin Pact states "Had you come to terms in June it would have been better still. Evincing anxiety about South Africa says "what would happen to the Indians there if the British Empire brake up".

000016964

18.03.1931

05052

MARAYANPALLI K. S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

An enthusiastic young follower of Gandhiji submits certain points regarding release of prisoners. Salt-Law general-amnestly. Suspensian of Civil Disobedience, risk in putting faith in the pledges of Britain etc.

000030901

19.03.1931

03566

IRWIN (Lord)

00000

"BLANK"

3

Main points discussed (1) British govts policy on financial sategurads as unalterable (2) Govts failure to impliment agreement in individual cases of release (3) British deligations coming to India before full r. T. C. in England (4) Methodes employed by congress for encouraging swadeshi production etc.

000016965

20.03.1931

05053

MATHEW K. J.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Communicating resolution passed by the Standing Committee of Indian States peoples federation claiming representation of states peoples at the Round Table Conference and Congress Committee.

000016970

21.03.1931

05056

MORENO, H. W. B. (Dr.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

We want your frank opinion as to the position the Anglo Indian Community will hold along with the other communities in the new constitution.

000016969

21.03.1931

05055

AGRA PROVINCE ZAMINDAR ASSOCIATION

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Forwarding copy of resolution passed by the Managing Committee of the Agra Province Zamindar's Association expressing gratification at the settlement arrieved at between H. E. Lord Irwin and Gandhi M. K. on India.

000016971

22.03.1931

05049

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Forwards resolution passed by the public meeting of citizens conveying grateful congralutation to Irwin and Mahatmaji and request to Viceroy for the release of all political presoners

000016973

23.03.1931

04450

MUNICIPAL BOARD

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Forwarding copy of resolution passed by the Minicipal Board Cawnpore recording its greatest satisfactian at the Gandhi Irwin Settlement.

00017011a

23.03.1931

10136

BAGDE, K.G.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

enclosing copies of resolution passed by 3 rd session of Barar and Central Province depressed classes conference The resolutions adcancing interests of depressed classes etc.

000016972

23.03.1931

10131

BULCHAND PESSUMAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

The Suggested scheme to dispose off foreign cloth through a limited agency in foreign countries is disadvantageous to retail merchant Better allow the merchants to dispose off in India itself within six month.

000023443

23.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

1

Desires her not to insist upon attending the Congress session but to devote her self to work.

00017108A

23.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05177

MAHARAJ KUMARSAHEB

1

I expect to deal with the subject in pages of Young India so no seperate reply is needed.

000016975

24.03.1931

05059

RAILWAY MEN ASSOCIATION

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Forwarding resolutions passed by their Association expressing confidence in Gandhiji and indignation at the non-release of the trade Union leaders procecuted in Meerut conspiracy case.

000016974

24.03.1931

05058

SEETARAMAYYA M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

7

Seemingly a crack minded teacher of Vizag Dist-Commands Gandhiji to obey his orders to publish his enclosed letter To Viceroy in all his papers.

000017127

24.03.1931

05193

SAMBALPUR CONGRESS, President

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Burma State sambalpur appressed Rental exaction unbearable Non payment by subjects. Headmen arrested. Property confiscated order congress inquiry wire message.

000016976

25.03.1931

05060

RENDA D. VANRENCU ESTATE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10

Honorary general secretary of the Punjab Zamindars Association, complaining of unacknowledgement of his previous letter and enclosing copies of his letter to various committee of the congress and a printed copy of a press communique of the meeting of the Punjab Zamindars Association, Seeks Gandhiji's interview.

000016979

26.03.1931

06420

ANONYMOUS ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Affected by numbers of excecution and disposal of the dead bodies of Bhagat Singh and two comrades the correspondent denounces the idea of Gandhiji's participation in Round Table Conference and presses to find out the truth as to the inhuman manner of the disposal of the dead bodies by visiting the peace and inquiring himself on the spot.

000016978

26.03.1931

05062

SANGAMNER MUNICI., President

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

enclosing a resolution passed by the Sanagmner Municipality in appreciation of the Irwin Gandhi Pact offers thanks to both of them.

000016977

26.03.1931

05061

FORD, MRS. JOHN W. (BAWLING)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Being interested in the world wide Nareotic Drug Problem draws Gandhiji's attention to its genuine cure discovered by Dr. Modinos of Allxandria and requests to get England to agree to adopt that remedy for all Indian addicts. Enclose a printed leaflet.

000016980

26.03.1931

05063

MAHMED, Syed

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Liquor picketing being carried Secundrabad under late contractor's influence with violence. Please instruct Dr. Murthi in camp to do needful your name,work are being spoiled.

000031080

27.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

2

Asks to write G regularly without expecting reply from him (G) Gives his programme & news.

000016982

27.03.1931

05065

KAUSHADAI M. A.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

INforms Gandhiji of the Sind Commissioners banning government servants from taking part in congress or any other political functions, feels that there is no change in government attitude even after the Truce and seeks advice.

000016981

28.03.1931

05064

CHANDRAYYA, Saladi

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

7

A selection grade head warden in Bellary camp jail having been unjustly dismissed on charge of caoardice beseeches Gandhiji to secure him justice in view of his old age and long Service.

000016986

28.03.1931

05069

KARAMCHANDANI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Gharwali Soldiers refused to shoot Satyagrahis in patriotic grounds. They also should have the advantage of the amnesty. Referring to government's ban on government servants to attend any political functions requests to provide apportunity for 'Darshan'.

000016987

28.03.1931

05070

DHARMAVIR N. R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Inviting to lay foundation stone of a J. B. Hospital intended to be built by lats Lalaji in memory of his mother requests to find time for the same and help also in raising some much needed money.

000016985

28.03.1931

05068

DAS GUPTA, DURGA PADA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Narrating the case and death Sentance on RamKrishna and Gupta Dinesh appeals to Mahatmaji to interve and procure their acquittal else it will be unsafe for all to have another Bhagat Singh in Bengal, god alone knawing whither the tornedo would blaw.

000016983

28.03.1931

05066

KIFAYATULLAH, Mohammad M. (Maulana) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please sponsor two resolutions at the karanchi congress condemning (1) Communal riots at various places and (2) maintainance of British army to suppress the afridis.

000016984

28.03.1931

05067

MILNE, A. S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A seelker of truth presenting certain Christain postutates wishes to knaw Gandhiji's views on then either written or verbal and whether he himself is a believer in Christianity.

000016989

29.03.1931

05072

SATYAMURTI, S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Seeking Gandhiji's interview for a short talk in connection with the starting of the proposed All India States People's Conference under auspics of the congress.

000016988

29.03.1931

05071

SYED AHMED

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

It will be held at Karanchi on 1st and 2nd April 1931 please grace by your attendance.

000031145

29.03.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06638

GORADIA PERSHOTAM

1

Asks to see the enclosed note of Mahadev's investigation. Feels happy as all quite now disapproves publics ill treating overenthusiastic satyagrahis & asks to find a way to curb such practise. Feels ban on meetings should go & laxmiPrasad (a loyal offical) be reinstated.

000018444

31.03.1931

06420

ANONYMOUS ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

An anony mous Maharastriya referring to Hindu Muslim problem suggests not to mind the Muslim cry for 14 points and under no cireumstavces they should be given more rights than they really deserve suggests also cuts in the salaries exceeding Rs. 300/-

000027500

31.03.1931

05325

DUNICHAND, Lala

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

An appeal to Gandhiji to afford an honourable compromise with Government Especially as congressmen are getting rotten and the Congress requires respite.

000018445

31.03.1931

00000

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00000

"BLANK"

3

Gandhiji self return draft of an artical for young India peketting insisting upon necessity of absolute non-violence

000016994

01.04.1931

05076

WOMEN'S INDIAN ASSOCIATION

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Protest against clause 5 fundamental rights. it perpatuated sex serfdom maternity benifits can be matter ordinary law requests new clause, men and women shall have equal rights.

000016993

01.04.1931

05075

GANGULEE N.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

In view of the Congress constructive scheme. I offer my services as an expert in Agricultral questions and wish to be included in the Indian Round Table conference Delegation or at least an adviser.

000017027

01.04.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05012

DAILY HERALD, Editor

1

Wire in reply thatt from London Daily Herald: "Report about foreign missionaries mere destortian of my views. Have published in young India full article. Am certainly against use of hospitals schools and like for purposes of conversion. Conversion must not be reduced to business etc.

000016995

04.04.1931

05077

PANDIT, GAURISHANKER B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

The atmosphere here is surging with communal tension. Depute some Hindu and Muslim of all India fame for a day or two for saving the situation.

000021623

04.04.1931

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

08017

MAN MOHAN DAS

1

Gives an appointment.

000030581

04.04.1931

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

06594

DEAR BROTHER

1

Asks him to come after two days as Gandhi's health has gone very weak & needs some rest on May even join him in his morning walk.

000032868

05.04.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

I am keeping better, no fever now. There was exhaustion, need rest, taking whatever amount of rest is possible. Happy that both of you are keeping good health. The work is also to your liking. I have come to Borsad. With me are Kasturba, Mirabehn, Mahadev and Pyarelal, will be here for a few days. Then, I may go to either Mahabaleshwar or Simla or Nainital. Nothing certain about going to England.

000033291

06.04.1931

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Mehtab Babu is a rich man from Utkal.- But he has given up everything.- Came into close contact with Jivaram.- wants to stay in the Ashram for some time. Then wishes to found an Ashram in Utkal.- show him the rules and regulations of the Ashram.- I would like to reach there on the 10th- will stay with Ambalalbhai.

000016997

06.04.1931

05080

RAKSHIT N. N.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Considering representation of Iron and coal Industries of India absolutely necessary at the Round Table Conference.Encloses a copy of his letter addressed to the Indian National Congress on the point and Suggests that the Bengal National Chember may be asked it select representatives and advises for the purpose.

000016996

06.04.1931

05078

LUSE, Benedict (Dr.)

05079

RAO, V. H. (Prof)

3

Advocating Naturopathy treatment admits that Naturopathy had its orgin in India and that Mahatma Gandhi was a true and plain Naturist an example of a real naturopath on the three plains. Physical mental and moral.

000017072

07.04.1931

03103

NEIL, Henry (Judge)

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Judge Henry Neil of New york Proferring services to Gandhiji's compaign for freedom especially if he went there: REPLY:- Regrets his inability to visit U. S. A. in near future:

000016998

08.04.1931

10133

CAPTAIN, W. H.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

In the view of the Muslim uproar for seperate electorats Suggests to convens an open conference of Muslims of all shades and decides the issue by means of Referendum, shaws also preference for seperate elctorate to foreign domination.

000016999

09.04.1931

05082

TRIPATHI VISHWAMBHAR D.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Foreign cloth merchants have are impatient as kanpur Congress allowed local merchants to sell foreign cloth stock on their undertaking not to place any fresh orders. Please issue clear instructions.

000017001

10.04.1931

04353

BOSE, Subhas Chandra

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Drawing Gandhiji's attention to the unconstitutional step taken by Sen gupta in issuing instruction to District Congress Committee to get membership books printed independently which amounts to inciting indiscipline and preparing ground for future dispute intimates provincial Congress Leauge still functiouing".

000017000

10.04.1931

05083

RAO, RAJA S.

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GANDHI, M. K.

5

Finding that his scheme to produce khadi failed for want of sufficient funds remits the balance of Rs. 83-0-3 by M. O. for being used at his derection preferably to stimulate khadi production in Banglore: Report with balance sheet enclosed.

000017002

11.04.1931

05084

RUSTAM JAMES J.

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

I am seeoud to none in my admiration for Mahatmaji and shall always remain his follower. but I am uneasy at Gandhiji's interview on 21st March and reactions to it .

000017003

13.04.1931

05085

TROTH, Dennis C.

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GANDHI, M. K.