000024612

01.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

I was not disturbed by fasts undertaken by Bhansali and Maganlal. I am much better.

000010577

01.01.1926

02160

ALIAS, Clara (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

I took with me in the autumn a book by and about you. An unutterable feeling of happiness grew in me more and more: I do not desire to see you but want you to write to me etc.

00010660D

01.01.1926

02202

BIRLA, Rameshvardas

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Received yours through Jagjivandas. Have forwarded Rs. 5000/- to Jamnalalji.

000012418

01.01.1926

02991

POLAK, Maud (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Writing to love letter a pretty long time she supplies. news of family no children of our own and do not intend to have any. Our marriage has really been a spiritual union and has been a very very happy one". etc. etc.

000012419

01.01.1926

02992

MARY AND MARGARET

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

"Would not a modified form of House reue, like Canada or Australia, be a good thing for India !"

000012420

01.01.1926

02993

ALIAS, Clara (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

For translation in English see 10577.

000023174

01.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03231

SATISH BABU

5

Advises not to be moody, but remain tolerant and ready for service. Feels Hemprabha Devi was not frank in discussions. Invites both to come. Inquires about his travelling Charka.

000023904

03.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08274

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Thanks for the letter.

000026396

03.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Your letter has relieved me of worries.

000031411

04.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Says Does corrections mean turning our ?

000011925

04.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Cabinet decides fate Bill January 14th, Pressure needed now. Arriving cape Town 17th. Possibly journey England soon. Advisable cable your opinion. Reply:- Certainly go England if you consider advisable any case better. Stay till fate known union parliament.

000009360

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Take cane of your health. Do only what you can. Send me your diary.

000009359

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

I don't get your letters regularly and also your diary.

000009361

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Are both of you there ? Take care of health. Ask kamla to write me.

000009358

05.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

Ramdas has come her. Stick to your study of Sanskrit. yes I had fever but am alright I am here for one year. Maniben has gone to Wardha as a teacher.

000012421

06.01.1926

02994

GREENWAY, Cornelius (Rev.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I wish to send some money for the relief of sick and poor. Let me have known permanent address and the best manner of remitting. Please send me a signed photograph.

000032215

06.01.1926

03898

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

John Haynes Holmes refee to parts of Gandhiji's Autobiography that appeared in "Young India" of 3rd Dec. 1925. Holmes seeks Gandhiji's permission to reprint them in his journal "Unity". Holmes' reference to printing of some of Gandhiji's writings earlier in "Unity". He expresses a wish to go to India some time and sit at the feet to Gandhiji.

000010684

07.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

8

Can join any tour in latter part of February. Kerala Youths want something sensational. Agricultural activity has brought the spinning activity to a total stop. Pushing my propaganda for the council people taking up the Drink Question. Funny, that Tagore is for birth control by artificial means.

000010590

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

8

Need not worry about shanker's behaviour. He will continue in Ashram. Wish he lives apart from you. Have decided to give one year for boy's reformation. Going on Sympathetic fast is unjustifiable.

000012177

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02848

KAMALASHANKAR

4

Answers to questions regarding untouchability Panditji's speech, culture, Vidyapith etc;

000012178

09.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

5

In our Education scheme some scope must be given to English and with that view I introduced 'Pilgrim's Progress' in our course. You should on no account feel hesitation in writing me such letters.

000014079

10.01.1926

00000

"BLANK"

03975

LATHAM JANE L.L.

1

The weaver will be welcomed but he cannot be paid more than Rs.30 per month.

000009761

11.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

1

Please inquire into the complaint that in Tirupur khadi there are fraud and deterioration in quality.

000011927

11.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Crisis from 14th onwards. Suggest simultaneous. Protest meetings India. Motilal move adjournment earliest possible date.

000011926

11.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Necessary now claim constitutional. Might appeal Imperial conference. Booking passage England end January.

000021773

11.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08076

DAS, RAMESHWAR

2

advises (1) not to worry about the past follies and (2) to pray so that he may be saved in future:

000032216

12.01.1926

03898

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Holmes' reference to the cable sent to Gandhiji for seeking permission to publish chapters of Autobiography in "Unity". He was happy to have Gandhiji's permission to do so. Holmes would give widest possible publicity to Gandhiji's autobiography. Asks for more copies of "Young India" containing chapters of Autobiography and also for indicating the period for which the chapters would appear.

000009306

12.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

2

You may come here whenever you desire: I do not write more about your handwriting as I think they will improve with practice.

000014080

12.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

Answers, questions and advises not to think of publishing them for reason of their being too concise to be understood.

000012107

13.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Yours read by moti and her parents. as well Moti is firm and we all mean to encourage her. Her marrying You in your present state of health shall be Considered by me as an ideal.

000014856

14.01.1926

04563

PATHAR AND CO.

04564

REDDY, Annappah

2

Three letters regarding sale of letter's property in New Lands.

000012108

14.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Your today's brings soothing news Moti is as firm as before: Hence wish you do come on Vasant Panchami. She is eager to serve you in your in validness. Her parents and myself agree with her. Her own letter to that effect accompanies.

00012108A

14.01.1926

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

1

It is not necessary. I am eager to serve you in your illness.

000012110

15.01.1926

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

When Moti is prepared to marry anigbalid, all my Arguments and doctor's opinion prove futile. Shall try to reach there on Vasant Panchami.

000011929

15.01.1926

02767

BICAS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Transvaal decider Collection funds behalf south Africa. Ultimately unbecoming this stage. Inform. Imperial Citizenship Association.

000010742

15.01.1926

09483

RIA SEHEIB MUNICH

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Fiftieth birth day of Magnus schwantje - a German ethical leader, falls on 3rd June. Your contribution for a festive journal to be presented to him on the occasion will infuse new zeal in him. His books in German are forwarded.

000012109

15.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

2

Do try to come up on Vasant Panchami. In case your health does not permit then Moti will be sent, there to have the marriage for mabities performed there: We do not wish to Miss Vasant Panchemi.

00012110A

15.01.1926

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

4

In your interest I hesitated. but your firm determination won me over. My love and feelings for you immensely inereased.

000009489

15.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

You can Observe celibacy with out abandoning your wife. Passions can be and should be suppressed. Treat your wife as your pupil, sleep in separate rooms and in case .She adulterates you can abandon her altogether. A non-co-operator cannot join charotar education society.

000011928

15.01.1926

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Natal Indians greatest sufferers Expect Mother India respond whole-heartedly. Our delegates appeal future colony.

000011931

16.01.1926

02768

REHMAN, Abdul

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Have received several cables from South Africa. appealing support and funds. Cable urging. to ignore bias, alias. Coovadias unauthorised cable to you. Posting full details Yesterday had splendid meeting.

00012111A

16.01.1926

02835

ASAR, Motiben Mathuradas

02836

CHOKSHI, N. N.

1

Thanks. I am happy and pray for your early recovery.

000012111

16.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

1

Yours to Moti delivered to her. Her reply accompanies. Responsibility of improving her hand-writings and language will hence forth be with you. Marriage will take place exactly at 3 P.M. on Monday.

000011930

16.01.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Watch indomail Chronicle daily especially. Summary Time articles Desire replying Embody your statement about vested rights.

000022910

16.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08085

FULSINHJEE

2

Disapprove personal discussions.

000012112

17.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

2

On Monday your party will be received on platform and brought here in a Motorcar. If you do not oppose seriously marriage ceremony shall be performed at 3.P.M. by which time I shall be finishing my silence may God protect you and bring you here safe and sound.

000012422

18.01.1926

02995

DRI. HOWZE EVA. B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Herewith a cheque for 3/- to cover the cost of Young India file 1919-22 let me know if the sum is insufficient. Please send me and autograph.

000010685

19.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Another man charged for temple entry has been let off on the summary ground that man going to worship could not be said to have 'insulted religion. S. Aiyangar agrees to adopt prohibition. I help the Swarajists as revised by you but I fear they are all after office.

000012423

20.01.1926

02996

MENON, K. B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A hand ful of Indian students studying in Berkeley U.S. A. Founded a youth movement called," Sons of Bharath" and desire to enroll you as our patron.

000012413

20.01.1926

02986

REINHOLD, Joachim Henry (Prof.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

000012454

20.01.1926

03027

REINHOLD, Joachim H.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A Polish Professor charmed by the nobleness and grandeur of Gandhiji's views, translated in French, asks for permission to translate his selected writings in the Polish language.

000011932

20.01.1926

09523

REINTER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Conveys cable from Transvaal that licenses to Asiatics in Transvaal and Balfour refused under the general Dealer's control Ordinance. Indian community bewildered. Prays relief and Intervention government.

000011933

20.01.1926

09523

REINTER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Conveys cable from Transvaal that licenses to Asiatics in Transvaal and Balfour refused under the general Dealer's control Ordinance. Indian community bewildered. Prays relief and Intervention government.

000010686

21.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

2

Bapu's preface to my 'hand spun story' is an in evitable gem. Satyamurti's 'fling' at me has rebounded on him. Do not mind the Naicker - Naidu poison propaganda.

000012114

24.01.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

2

Even in high temperature Bapu remembers both of you and asks me to rebuke Moti for her carelessness in not writing as promised by her. To Bapu promise means truth and truth means God. Keep this well in mind in dealing with Bapu.

000012113

24.01.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

1

Is it proper on your part to show slackness in Keeping your promise to write to Bapu ? Bapu remembers you though his temperature is 104 you are dearer to him than God ! Why not actually prove so ?

000012180

24.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02851

CHITALIA, KARSANDAS

2

Prabhalaxmi seems grossly infatuated. Your disease makes you unfit to marry. If you think of contraceptined my mind your are unfit to act as supdt. Of the Bhagini Samaj. These are my views. Do what you please.

000012179

24.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02850

DESAI, KALYANJI

1

"We are prone to believe body as soul and hence we suffer from pangs and fears".

00011952A

24.01.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Cutting in which news is published under captions "A Day of humiliation" "Solemn Hartal Observed""Protest Against Asiatic Bill"

000012424

26.01.1926

02998

STANLEY M. MY AND OTHERES

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

An American lady admirer taking Gandhiji's as a follower of Catholic faith pours out her feelings of disgust against killing of animals for food; clothing etc; Reply:- Gandhiji completely endorses your views about flesh diet, he himself is a strict vegetarian.

000011150

27.01.1926

01011

BANKER, Shankerlal G.. [SWARAJ SABHA]

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

8

Forwarding agenda and financial Statements for the council meeting to be held on 26th instant at Sabarmati Ashram.

000012181

29.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13188

GANDHI, Ramdas

2

Fever attack this time was very severe and prolonged I am now a little letter. What more is there in Bombay and Calcutta ? You better have in trospection.

000010843

30.01.1926

02336

AJNYNESHVER PARAMHANS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

7

Forwarding first part of his paper on the subject, the writer expresses his inclination to launch propaganda to advance his principles.

000012115

30.01.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

1

All pleased to learn about Najuklal's improving health. Your pure and devoted service will restore him totally. Handwriting. Will improve with practice.

000010687

31.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

2

Glad Bapu is free from fever. Hate, people are anxious more for his health than about what he says. Desertions of all kinds are well nigh breaking my heart.

000012040

31.01.1926

02808

MEHTA, CHANDRA PRASAD (Dr.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Complaining against Sheth Ambalal Sarabhai's injustice. cruelty and breach of trust with his employees who are sent to Bihar sugar Factory with a written Guarantee for 3 years and dispensed with after 3 months.

000010842

31.01.1926

02335

ANTI SIRA ANCOMA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

I appreciate your theory of non-violence. I send my greetings please write a live to me.

000010688

31.01.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

S. Aiyangar, Satyamurti and Ramaswmi; Aiyangar seeking mandate of the electo rate on twofold basis of Cawnpore resolution and prohibition. Tirupati panchama appeal meant legally nothing.

000012425

01.02.1926

03000

EHRENTREICH, ALFRED

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

A German admirer tries to remove wrong impression of Gandhiji about German situation as expressed in his articles in Young India.

000010689

01.02.1926

06697

LAJPAT RAI, Lala

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Please do reduce the amount of your work and take more rest. About work in Legislative Assembly. I am of opinion that something useful can be done. Famine situation in Orissa is now not so acute.

000010681

01.02.1926

09571

THAKKAR, Amritlal V.

02212

GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY, Secretary

4

Submitted by the Bhil Seva Mandal.

000010682

01.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

In certain respects jail life in haven. Every student after he finishes his study should be sent there for 6 months at least. I do not think the movement is growing weak. I have no faith is Swarajists. I appreciate Charka but do not attach to it any political value etc.

00012220A

02.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

3

Declaration of Trust regarding Ashram properties signed by M.K. Gandhi etc.

000010844

03.02.1926

02337

JAYASWAL, RAMPRASAD

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

For taking part in the non-co-operation movement manager of the local Zamindar is snatching away lands from our families. What to do to preserve the means our maintenance ?

000010690

04.02.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

2

As a bad Bania Jerajani by utilizing my article sets me against Tirupur and Tirupur against Pudupalayam. Feel flatterers whem Maganlal bhai takes up a khadi sentence of mine. National medical College in Bombay is in a bad way. Bapu should take interest in it.

000009222

04.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01789

PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram

1

How do you find that woman's treatment ? How are Kusum and Shanta ?

000011111

05.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Typed copy of a dictated statement originally in Tamil by a Sanyasi of Ramkrishna Mission regarding orthodox attitude towards satyagrahis against untouchability problem in Cochin state.

000011112

05.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

8

Printed appeal for fund to Laxminarayan temple, School and Dharmashala for Lathi Meghwal community. List of subscribers attached.

000028756

06.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13188

GANDHI, Ramdas

2

Faith and simplicity ensure success. Abbas Saheb is full of them. News of Raihana Manilal etc.

000010691

06.02.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

6

Feel anxious about Bapu's health. Injection of Arsenic is a great thing to tone up. but Arsenic and Iron ought to go into the meals and not through syringe. Am delighted with Bapu's note on Swarajists and prohibition.

00012115A

06.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

2

No,distinction between 'thou' and 'you' if there is none in heart shall positively expect improvement in your hand writings. Najuklal's improving healthh is a matter of delight.

000010692

07.02.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

2

Forwarding letter in Gujarati read by him referring probably to Mahdev's translation of Morley's 'compromise' for doing the needful expresses worries over Bapu's illness wishing him speedy recovery.

000014081

08.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09596

DASGUPTA, SATISBABU

1

Am told by Hemprabhadevi that she wants to return as now-a-days you keep moody and over anxious about Khadi. so I want your promise not to fret about Khadi, no matter what happens to it. Who are we ? god will surely make it prosper if it is a good thing.

000011934

08.02.1926

02199

SORABJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Personally feel passing of miner and works amendment bill worse than anti-Asiatic bill. It establishes for first time statutory colour bay. These are my conclusions. Wire your views. Reply:- Mines materially not so bad as Asiatic. Both worthy resistance.

000014086

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03354

SANTANAM, K.

1

Most of my time I pass in hed. I do not want Krishna here: when I cannot give her personal attention. Lowever this is her homw so she can come in spite of this warning. An not likely to leave hill station hefore the and of March.

000014088

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03983

DASGUPTA, SATISCHANDRA

1

Being prey to illness Myself can only gently ask to couserve your own be most carefut and take rest when heeded. It would depress me to find your fine coustetution lroken down.

000014082

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03976

CAPTAIN, Nargis (Miss)

2

Supplying his own health news worries over her headache trouble and advises her to go to Kashmir. Inquires about the Khadi's stuff left behind by himself.

000014084

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03978

KALE, D.V.

1

Much as I should like to accommodate you here: It is very difficult to satisfy any literary ambition, or taste as this place is designed particularly for physical labour.

000014085

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03979

RAI ZADA JULUNDER

2

I Value your auxiety on my behalf. Dalhousie in April is an attractive proposition but I must postpone final decision till the hiddle of March. Various places are under consideration.

000014087

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

This last fever of ?? has ?? me very weak. I propose to go out some where but nothing is decided yet. Do please till me about yourself and activities in Andhre Desh.

000014083

09.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05160

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

I am not taking Quinine. Have you Known a single positive cure through quinine ? At the present moment I am giving myself almost complete rest. You should not mind Jerajani's advertisement. He is advertising Khadi in his own way. What can I do about National Medical College in Bombay ?

000012463

10.02.1926

03034

JAMES WHARTON (NORTH AMERICAN)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Would you write for American news paper publication ? Inform how many words what price. Reply :- Regret no time for writing. Have never written for money.

000012426

10.02.1926

03001

MVIKRANER FRANZ

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A German admirer and lover of 'Young India'. requests Gandhiji to visit Europe or to send Hindu representatives to take part in the meeting to be organised in Dresden. He disagrees with Biruloff in the belief that Tolstoy had a decisive influence on Gandhiji.

000014090

10.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03985

MENON, Esther (Mrs.)

3

I cna take fine inqredients during any 24 lours whether for food ar for medicine. Spinning for me is an embleme of fellowship with the poorestt of the land. I would prefer to go without a meal without a wheel. A. Friendship not based on mutual help but which merely results it is undesirable.

000014091

10.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03986

LEPER ASYLUM, Superintendent

1

Inquires his oil injection treatment will prove efficacious in Case of a friend showing signs of white leprosy pater on the face.

000014089

10.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06509

DAS GUPTA, Dhirendranath

1

The mieeting of A.I.S. A. conces off on 26th inst. When your application will be couldered Due to financial ?? there will be ?? difficulty in helping you.

000014095

11.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09123

FISHER, Fred B. (Rt. Rev.)

1

Have no doubt that seed sown by you in S. Africa and how being watered by Mrs. Andrews will bear ample fruit in its own time what is happening in America is distressful because there is either escaggeration or belittling of the Indian Situation. May your visit to America create an accurate astimats of the movement in India.

000014092

11.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02160

ALIAS, Clara (Mrs.)

1

What we want at the present moment is a living faith and this is impossible unless one is prepared to regard suffring as the richest treasure of life.

000014094

11.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03989

SUR. R.D.

1

I have sent the message to Mrs. Fisher.

000014093

11.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03988

BANERJEE, Anupama

1

Your invitation reached the only yesterday. So could not attend but my blesings are hot too lake.

000014093

11.02.1926

1

000014098

12.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09591

MAINA

1

Wishing Badar and his wife long and happy life of service opines that if silk wear pleases him he may wear it.

000014096

12.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09589

MIRBEL, Antoinette (Mme.)

2

I regard myself as too imperfect to have any disciples. The Royal Road is the doing of one's appointed duty to the best of one's abitity and the dedication of all service to god.

000014099

12.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03992

STANDENATH, Franciska (Dr., Mrs.)

1

Postal miscarrages do happen. I am glad that my writings help and comfort you.

000014097

12.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07027

VARIER, P. S.

1

Your medicine will be useless. I take only one or two ingredients by way of medicine and if I take your pills it would exhaust all ingredients and I shall have to go without my meal.

000029095

13.02.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

10494

KUSARY, JITENDRANATH

4

Your speed establishes a record. Do maintain statistics about spinning in the school.

000014101

13.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01117

KRISHNADAS

1

Appreciating his idea of cooking for Guruji. Whose health deserve paramount consideration. Inquiring where abouts of Tulsi Meher.

000011113

13.02.1926

02299

REUTERS, Manager

02519

MANSUR JETHALAL

5

Sale-deed of land for erection of temple, school and Dharmashala of Lathi.

000014100

13.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03993

HUME, R. A. (Rev. Dr.)

1

Have a vivid recollection of our meeting at the prevention of Beggary committee. I do not ?? in ?? Christ as the only son of God or god incarnate, but I cntertain great regard for him as a teacher of man.

000014102

13.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03503

BOSE, Satyanand

1

My movement do not remain a secret and on board I will be either a prisoner or a show - animal. I must therefore go to some cool place where I can ward off visitors and get a little guiet.

000033042

15.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

1

Read your letter with interest even though it was lengthy. You have to stay tHerewith the thought that help will improve gradually. Don't worry more about external knowledge. It is so vast that you will have to spend your whole life in acquiring it. Then there will be no time left for self-realization.

000012427

15.02.1926

03002

KELLY, Alice McKay (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

An American lady thanking for the interview which gave her veritable inspiration, hopes to revisit India some day and sit again beside. Gandhiji for a few moments more: She urges for a little message for broadcasting purposes from a New-York station.

000010693

15.02.1926

02214

SHARPE, E. B. (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Methods of Lepre sy and leucoderma treatment discussed.

000016152

15.02.1926

06276

VIDYANANDA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Suggests to have a resolution passed by Congress working Committee forbidding Congressites to fight re-election to the central as well as provincial councils.

000032217

16.02.1926

03898

HOLMES, John Haynes (Rev.) ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Holmes refers to a request from Macmillan Co. The Macmillan Co. are intrested in publishing Gandhiji's Autobiography under their banner. Holmes wishes that the publishing rights may be given to the said company. At the same time, Holmes would do his utmost for giving wide publicity to Gandhiji's life-story and teachings.

000012428

16.02.1926

03003

COLLEGEVILLE P. O.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Believing in your Christian - like spirit. I founded the Christian-Fellowship - Church. Hope you agree that there is a certain spiritual say mpathy between Hinduism and Christianity.

000012429

16.02.1926

03004

BOODHOO (British Guiana)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

An Indian colonist of British Guiana after intimating establishment of an Indian school there requests Gandhiji to become its patron and help and help by sending one of his pupils to teach and guide them.

000014103

16.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

2

Difficult to advise without seeing you. General instructions are: To sleep as far as possible in the open air, to eat the lightest food, Never to overload, and avoid all condiment. Should take easy exercise daily and read clean literature: Marriage is not neccessary to lead a clean life.

000014104

16.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

2

The attack upon Hinduism and its Gods I have heard from many missionaries and read worse things in publiations of missionary institutions. Somechange however as noticable in their attitude now-a-days.

000011935

16.02.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Should I offer evidence against principles Bill select committee before second reading or refrain altogether ?

000028754

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13188

GANDHI, Ramdas

1

I think of you only.

000014105

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00612

NEHRU, Motilal (Pandit)

2

It is a matter of shame for me to have become ill. If you have any homeopathic pills pass them on to me. Appreciate the idea of outing programme for the family. If all the assembly committees will have to be given up.

000014077

17.02.1926

03974

SRINIVASANAM K.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Appreciating Gandhiji's autobiography states, "It is easy to fall but infinitely very difficult to get up. That is why I warn you that it will be the best service you can do to us to show in all detail every slip you followed and every fight put up and every defeat you had."

000012430

17.02.1926

03005

DENNISON, Jos E.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

We have collected these of great men of the world. Please. supply one to us.

000012116

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

2

Good you visited Abbas Saheb. Handwritings still not to my standard. Younger Laxmi though sleeping when asked, said was combing hair, Hence with her consent I shaved her clean. Now she looks very nice indeed !

000014106

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

1

Stating that not every man who says, 'I' am a congress Man, or carries about him a Congress lebel is a Congress Man. Difines the bonafides of a true Congress Man.

000014107

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

1

I wish your paper many happy returns and with those happy returns and move insistance on Khadi removal of Untouchability intercommunal unity and strickest observance of non-violence and Truth.

000014108

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03994

DUSTANE, (Mr.)

1

It is quite a good idea for a party to tour in Districts which I was to visit and that the party should take my message personally. Have written to Appa-Saheb about my approval of his idea about the Khadi-exhibition.

000014109

17.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03995

SIR HAROLD

1

Saturday next at 4 P.M. or 8 A.M. please and know the exact time.

000010893

18.02.1926

02379

JIVANLAL MOTICHAND

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Describing efficiency and monetary requirements of Dr. Subramaniam's Gautami Ashram at sitanagar the writer expresses readiness to donate Rs.800/- more if desired.

000011114

18.02.1926

00649

SECRETARY

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Thanks blessings. Drunken rowdies brutally assault satyagrahis his daily Local police conniving.

000032201

19.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09213

GODREJ (Shri)

1

Received you letter. The doctors have been suggesting that I should go to a place cooler than Deolali. Not yet decided what to do. Tell Tehminaben that I remember her and the book given by her which I have yet to read.

000012182

19.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00997

BHAVNAGARI, FIROJSHA S.

2

When a life-long celibate like. You falls ill what to talk of me ? Every disease is nothing but a symptom of one or another emotional drawback. Celibate's body must be as sound and sturdy as a thunderbolt.

000014110

19.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

1

Thanking for prompt and exhaustive reply intimates that a copy of the reply was being forwards to the ailing friend who was a professor in a college.

000014111

19.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03996

GIDWANI

1

enclosing copy of 10693. Suggests that the second remedy would be better.

000011937

19.02.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Personal opinion slowly concentrating but myself Congress both offer evidence Gool. Manilal independently agree, Love.

000011936

19.02.1926

00394

ANDREWS, C. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Long quiet talk Smuts Duncan to night. Smuts sent kindly remembrances some what more hopeful. Keeping well.

000014112

20.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09593

SHARDULSINGH

1

I have said nothing about their release as I think it is risky because I do not know the under currents. Please keep me informed.

00010893A

20.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09510

JIVANLAL

4

You cannot be relieved so easily from Amreli responsibilities. Savings at your disposal may ne sent to me.

000010743

20.02.1926

02281

ARMSTRONG, Robert (Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Two American ladies quote from New Testament and plead with Gandhiji to believe in Christ not merely as a good man but as saviour and Life Eternal.

000010847

20.02.1926

02340

MISHRA, Udit

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

A tutor and guardian for Birla's sons zealous of virtuous life asks Gandhiji's advice for mending his apathy towards vicious and sinful persons round about him.

000010846

20.02.1926

02339

MORAR LALLOO

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

An Indian colonist of New Zealand describing his activities there begs Gandhiji to send someone to renew the slackened enthusiasm of the Indian Colonists there:

000014114

21.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09594

GREENWAY, Cornelius (Rev.)

1

Thanks for your prayers and good wishes I do not keep any photograph of mine nor have I given a sitting for years.

000014113

21.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01373

HANUMANTHA RAO, Dakshinamurthi

4

Rustanji being dead and All India Spinner's Association Funds having run out it is not possible to supply finances. Ashram is over crowded chiefly due to my presence here: Testimony in favour of salt as a necessary articlle of diet is overwhelming.

000011938

21.02.1926

02199

SORABJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

South Africa Community should not appear before select committee as party or after evidence but help. Government of India deputation. Reply immediately. Reply:- My opinion subject protest and pressing Round Table Conference. Community should offer evidence on principle.

000012117

21.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

1

I am not yet Satisfied with Your handwriting health should not be impaired while that of Najuklal should show progress.

000012041

22.02.1926

02809

AMARASINGHAN, J.C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A Ceylonese intimates his desire to stay in the Ashram.

000011115

22.02.1926

02520

MEHTA, Jagjivandas

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Lathi state seems ready to help monetarily. But monetarily. But do not state so in writing.

000011149

22.02.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

A widower influenced by Gandhiji's non-possession principle donates his gold and silver ornaments and cash for khadiwork.

000011940

23.02.1926

02199

SORABJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

His views against abstention of evidence No appearance. of boycott on past of Indian Community advisable.

000012118

23.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02838

CHOKSI, MOTIBEN

2

No wonder you are haunted by Ashram memories. But it is now your duty to forget the Ashram and keep up the Ashram Spirit. Najuklal's Suggestion to bring you here shows his straight forwardness.

000014115

23.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03998

SCOTT, S. R.

1

Thank you for copies of paper on the subject. I like it very much. Tell me whether you want me to publish your letter of 12th inst.

000014116

24.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01094

DAS, GIOABANDHU

1

I think the balance of the last famine collection can be safely used for Charka work. Am thinking of sending you an expert adviser of the type you want.

000011116

24.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

enclosing a pamphlet containing his views an the problem of untouchability suggestions for correct solution. Criticism invited.

000011362

24.02.1926

01361

PAUL, A. A.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Kindly let me know whether it will be at all possible for you to contemplate a visit to China, and if so the earliest time.

000012431

24.02.1926

03006

LIND D.P.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

I have read your books you are often misunderstood, Even by well educated. That is because your words are not well defined. Madness of the people derives from the confusion of the words."

000011939

24.02.1926

02199

SORABJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

All of opinion community should not appear as direct party to give evidence. If asked only to assist deputation to bad evidence to principles only. conflicting will bring disaster.

000014117

24.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04000

SUHASINI DEVI

2

I must not give the subject yet. Many publishing houses in the west have asked for them. So I have become greedy. I want to get as much money as I can for the all India Spinners' Association or some such activity of mine.

000012432

25.02.1926

03007

TELFORD, J. Lyle

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

A Canadian-lover of internationalism aspires and requests for an article for his magazine "The International Forum". Replied:- Send a Sample magazine issue so as to decide what can suit it.

000014118

25.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04001

ROW, C. SRINIVAS

2

You have put me a most difficult question, For my own self. I could not possibly ask for government recognition or assistance. You must decide according to the inner promptings of your conscience.

000014076

25.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03974

SRINIVASANAM K.

1

Am glad that the history of my life appcals to you and is helpful. I am trying to bring out every weakenss and to show also how the weakness was over come. Hope more attention will be paid to your spinning.

000011941

26.02.1926

02769

REUFER(TRANSVALL BRITISH INDIA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Understand from Indian papers. Rs.50000/- Sanctioned. We thankful But inform funds not required this stage. However request not to send unless Natal Indian Congress and Transvaal (British Indian Association jointly request.

000011054

26.02.1926

02486

SHATEE MOHAMMAD

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

By asking a Muslim member of the Swaraj Party not to move the resolution to put North west Frontier province on the same level as that of other advanced provinces Nehru has created suspicious in the mind of all Muslim members.

000014075

26.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03973

NAIDOO, (Dr.)

1

enclosing the letter from a Sawarana Hindu complaining use of violence by Satyagrahis, Communicates the above reply and reguests to inquire:

000014074

26.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03972

PILLAI, S. ARUNACHALAM

1

In reply to his telegram and letter regarding of violence by Satyagrahis in Suchindrum States, "If you have any proof of violence used by Satyagrahis, I would gladly enquire into it."

000011942

26.02.1926

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

2

A page from the ""Indian Opinion" of 26-2-1926 containing an article. "The Day of Prayer".

000028429

27.02.1926

06018

CHHOTALAL

08648

MEHER TULSI

1

Gandhiji has wired to the police about you.

000032234

27.02.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

09222

NATESAN, G. A.

2

Mahadev Desai withdraws the "permission" given to Natesan for publication of Autobiography. It was a mistake which he unwillingly did, not fully understanding the telegram from Natesan. Mahadev regrets the trouble caused.

000011943

27.02.1926

02771

PATEL, J. B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Quoting SN11941 requests to clearing the status in South Africa Indian Community of the South Africa Indian Congress the Natal Indian Congress and the British Indian Association and whether the balance might be paid.

000014073

27.02.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

04444

NATARAJAN

1

Grateful for the prompt reply to an impertinent inquiry. Gandhiji quite agrees with you in what you say. To him finding or seeking God in everything is not an intellectual process.

000032233

27.02.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

07729

GANESAN, S.

3

Mahadev Desai writes that Gandhiji would like to take a cheap edition under Navajivan under his own supervision. Regards copyrights outside India, Gandhiji has committed himself to give it to the Macmillan Co. Mahadev Desai accepts Ganeshan's suggestion of reprinting his Young India articles. Ref. to getting a copy of "Contemporary Studies" from Mr. Benoit.

000014119

28.02.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01397

ANSARI, M. A. (DR.)

4

You owe me a medical visit but not in professional sense. My chief difficulty is how to control the mind and to let it think about doings of Hindus and Musalmans. The only way to make the mind not think or to control blood pressure and to resort to physical starvation Do come and talk to me.

000012433

28.02.1926

03008

LEWIS, Eric and Alice

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

A Canadian missionary and his wife condemning Government of India opines policy and Gandhiji's work an views, write, "We have fallen in love with your personality and with your example of truth, courage, humility and love. It is our sincere wish you become an apostle of Jesus Christ to India".

000012434

01.03.1926

03009

JAMES, Edward Holton

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

An American admirer sends a book which he helped to write and request to read the same. Desires to know the difference between. "Aduaitism and Dwaitism". referred to in Young India of 21-1-'26.

000010845

01.03.1926

02338

KACHARA DUNGERSHI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Though a Jain, I have accepted you as my Guru. Have been boycotted by caste for mixing with weavers. My old parents are worried on my account. How to console then ?

000011117

01.03.1926

00213

NAIDOO, M. GOPAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Text of resolutions regarding suspension of Satyagraha at suchindram in Travancore state in pursuance of the pact with be police commissioner.

000019378

01.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Encloses vindhyavasini Prasadji's letter.

000011944

02.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00414

PETIT, J. B. (Jehangir Bomanji)

1

There are bickerings and factions in South Africa Indians. Do not remit the balance. Andrew's preserve is a god send.

000011139

02.03.1926

02168

KELAPPAN

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Describing his domestic difficulties the writer says "Rs.600/- will make free to devote myself to the unambitions work I am doing. My school is visibly progressing.

000011118

02.03.1926

02522

MADHAVAN T.L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Propose to resign my membership as a protest against unjust ruling of Dewan. Satyagraha has been suspended in response to agreement between Mr. Pitt and C.P. Pillai. Use of roads will be allowed to untouchables only after six weeks.

000011363

03.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01361

PAUL, A. A.

1

Love to go to China but do not know I can be of much service to them. However let me have some more details about the proposal.

000032235

03.03.1926

09222

NATESAN, G. A.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

1

Natesan says that it is too late to correct a mistake made - too late to withdraw permission of publication. - 12 chapters already printed. He would stop further printing and publishing but would however bring out a book of 12 chapters already printed.

000012436

03.03.1926

03011

GARVEY, Amy Jacques (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

advising mailing of the II volume of 'The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey or Africa for the Africans". containing information of the activities of Negroes in the western world.

000012435

03.03.1926

03010

HEILER, Friedrich (Prof.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A German admirer of Indian religion and philosophy sends his German book, "Christian Faith and Indian Thought". in which exterior and interior lives of Gandhiji, Tagore, etc; are pictured. Asks also opinion regarding and experiences of Sadhu Sunder Singh.

000010608

03.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02176

GOPALDAS

2

Fasting is certainly not the remedy for your malady. Try to persuade your wife and it she persists to go her own way let her do so. Not to worry but to get free from infatuation is the best course.

000019342

03.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06698

SHAFFEE, Mohammed (Moulana)

1

The frontier province should have the same treatment as any other province but as congressman we may not ask for the extension of reforms which we condemn as wholly unsatisfactory and inadequate.

000032236

04.03.1926

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

09222

NATESAN, G. A.

2

Mahadev Desai's reply to Natesan as drafted on receipt of the telegram of 3-3-1926 (Summary of the letter as shown in serial no. 32235/A)

000012437

04.03.1926

03012

HIEBLE, Jacob

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

An enthusiastic member of the German Youth Movement elated by news of Gandhiji's autobiography publication sues for permission to translate if in German with due assurance not to make financial profit but to serve only spiritual and religious growths.

000019343

04.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05125

HARIBHAI

1

Khadi can prosper only if we decentralize methods of productions each worker should the mechanism of the wheels and train others we cannot afford to loose capital or properties like the sigersand the Dunlops who behave in Centralization.

000019347

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01117

KRISHNADAS

2

'So long as I am wanted in this body on this earth it will remain intact. I have gained two lbs in weight other news'.

000012002

05.03.1926

02800

SOUTH AFRICAN INDIAN CONG., Delegates of

00396

VICEROY OF INDIA

5

Delegates of the South Africa Indian congress submitting short statement of the then position of Indians in South Africa and of the effect of the Areas. Reservation and Immigration and Registration bill better known as Asiatic Bill.

000011151

05.03.1926

02239

MAZUMADAR D.

00500

YOUNG INDIA

5

Brief report of the activities in 1925 sent for publication in Young India.

000019348

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00770

ANSARI, M. A. (DR.)

1

Your telegram about your sailing for England is a surprise. wish you all good. Are you going on behalf of the Hindu Muslim committee ?

000011945

05.03.1926

05729

REUTERS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Regarding select Committee in connection with Asiatic Bill. Advice is sought whether conference should be held 11th March to decide evidence to be given either on principle or details.

000012001

05.03.1926

05729

REUTERS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Copy of 11945.

00012427A

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03002

KELLY, Alice McKay (Mrs.)

1

It can be helped only by study of the situation from original record and not through news papers. I shall come there if my inner voice says so. I never posed for a photograph.

000012438

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03013

STANDING, Edwin M.

3

Have not altogether retired from politics. No genuine photo of myself with me. Myself not interested in Theosophy. Will you please help me to understand Catholicism.

00012423A

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02997

MENON, K. B.

1

Refused to accept the offer as neither do I know the institution personally nor do I do anything for it.

000019344

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06699

MUJEEB, M. (Maulana)

1

I expect great things from you Do come here:

000019346

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06701

BETHMANN, J. V. (Rev.)

1

No exclusive right has yet been given to anybody except granting to a lady from Copenhagen simply to translate with out claiming an exclusive right.

000019345

05.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06700

RAY, PRATAP CHANDRA (Dr.)

1

Your letter clarify the comedy of error, I shall examine your spinning capacity when you come here: I shall write a preface to Hemendra Babu's book.

000010695

06.03.1926

02215

CAVELSHAR SARDUL SINGH

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

There are factions among Sikhs party opposed to any undertaking is agitating for a new election of Shiromani Guru Prabandhak Committee, but men in power resist.

000011152

06.03.1926

02537

BANERJEE, Suresh Chandra (Dr.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Giving Idea of financial difficulties submits 5 prayers for immediate sanction.

000010609

06.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02177

HARSUKHRAI

1

If you can forget that you are a lawyer a number a number of remedies can be suggested for your malady. Can you lead the life of a laboured my remedies though easy are hard to practise.

000010610

06.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03165

DEAR FRIEND

1

My difficulty is of long - standing. cannot grasp the position through the intellect. it is purely a matter of heart. I want to find truth, to see God face to face. Am unconcerned if my people have missed my message.

000009490

06.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

1

So one to whom Non-Co-operation is duty. Co-operation is sin as breach of Dharma or duty is sin. Go the extent to which an institute co-operate, its capacity it serve the country is lessened. For observance of abandonment of wife is not so necessary as that of solitude.

000010612

06.03.1926

00000

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7

Answers to questions put by Gujarat Vidyapith Inspection Committee.

000010611

06.03.1926

00000

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4

Copy of the power of attorney in connection with Rustomjee J. Gorcodoo's trust.

000019349

06.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06702

ACHARYA, M. K.

1

Your suggesting in your pamphlet that untouchability is the result of our "Prarabddha" cannot be swallowed for if it were so all atrocities can be justified you have misrepresented the movement.

000011119

07.03.1926

00213

NAIDOO, M. GOPAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

In reply to Gandhiji's dated 26-2-'26 on abstract of Captain Aruchan's allegations and Dr. Naidu's reply there to is submitted.

000011947

08.03.1926

02765

SOUTH AFRICAN…, Secretary

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Please reply my cable 24th regarding giving evidence select committee Reply: Sent opinion Delhi Committee week ago.

000012439

08.03.1926

03014

RALPH E. LUM

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

enclosing cheque for 5/- for enlisting two of his friends as subscribers to Young India Intimation of Dhan Gopal successful activities.

000011946

09.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13814

NAIDU, P. K.

3

enclosing a copy of cable received from Johannesburg to Sarojini Naidu. Gandhiji opines in favour of giving evidence before select committee through a solicitor (It no competent public men is available) who may submit himself for cross examination.

000011120

09.03.1926

02161

KOTHARI, V.R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Reminding to arrange for pecuniary help to Antyaj Ashram, Bawi.

000011364

09.03.1926

01361

PAUL, A. A.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Giving introduction of Mr. Koo Says in about six months he will be able to visit most of the centres.

000011153

09.03.1926

02469

KOTAK, H.M.

02538

KHADI ALAYAM

1

Inquiry about the disposal of good lying in their godown long since.

000028430

10.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08648

MEHER TULSI

1

Do build up your body. I may go to some hill station.

000033043

10.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

I saw in your letter in anxiety. I am not worried about that. I know your nature very well. Kashi should go ther as soon as a house is fixed up. Reading too much is also a bad habit. You have to avoid it.

000010699

10.03.1926

00402

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

1

Here is truly "Dull dialogue", which if not suitable for Young India columns forward to K.T. Paul's 'Young men of India' as from me.

000010698

10.03.1926

02218

MALAKANI P.G.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Learn from Karachi agent of Imperial Bank that my draft no 47 of 1-8-'21 remains unpaid. Is it in your possession ?

000010696

10.03.1926

02216

BROWNE, J.M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

May I look to your benevolent self for a kind Contribution towards great cause and also for Ventilation of an appeal through Young India etc ?

000010697

10.03.1926

02217

MENON, P. Govindan Kutti ?

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

Submits some question for explanation and clarification: Please excuse my presumption.

000032237

10.03.1926

09223

D. B. TARAPOREVALA SONS AND CO.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Request of D. B. Taraporevala Sons and Co. to entrust to them the work of publishing Autobiographical memories in the book form, giving a guarantee of good printing, binding and get up. They forwarded a copy of a book "Indian After-dinner Stories", their publication for the persual of Gandhiji.

000019351

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

3

What do you think about Kelappan's requests if you agree send the help from the Travancore fund left with C. Rajagopalachariar.

000019350

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10226

HANUMANTHA RAO, Dakshinamurthi

4

I appreciate nature: cure and would avoid all sorts of drugs but I do not have much faith in the nature cure method that is why I converted to be operated upon and took quinine It is not as harmful as you suggest.

000019354

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13814

NAIDU, P. K.

1

enclosing cable from S. A. instructs her to send satisfactory reply to Haji's first cable. Text of his own reply:- quoted.

000012398

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02976

CHUNILALJI

3

Use of hides of dead animals is like use of milk-booth to protect the animal. directly or indirectly. Dairy and tannery are necessary for effective cow-protection.

000012440

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03015

CHOWDHARY, P. S. R.

1

Have yours enclosures. Am afraid not much will come out of the agitation contemplated by you. We have to develop real strength before relief can be had.

000019356

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02574

SURESH BABU

1

"It was wrong on your part to have delayed completion of the contract form pending satisfaction. It was upon my own personal desire that money was sent to you with out the conclusion of formalities".

000019357

11.03.1926

00000

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"BLANK"

1

Let the spinning wheel be in the foreground as liberation of 4/5 ths of the population depends upon it.

000012098

11.03.1926

00000

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1

Cutting of pictures of Swarajist Walk-out from the Assembly.

000012099

11.03.1926

00000

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1

Photo-pictures of President V.J. Patel and Pandit Motilal Nehru. On the eve of Swarajist walk-out.

000019353

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

In reply of enquiry about the probability of Gandhi's European trip it is intimated that being engrossed in Indian affairs it is nit probable for the present Gandhiji also gives an idea of effect on him of Tolstoy's writings.

000019355

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06707

MADHAVAN, T. K.

2

expressing gladness at the news of settlement at Suchindram Gandhi deprecates at the idea of resigning as a protest against the Diwan's ruling and suggests other ways of making protests Every act of yours should be well considered and dignified.

000019352

11.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06705

SUNDER SWARUP

1

You may translate from 'Young India' But do not publish anything in my name.

000019859

12.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01708

DEEPAK

2

I cannot approve of your undergoing military training But you should guided by your mother's desire:

000012441

12.03.1926

03016

HAUSSDING, Helene (Miss)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Elated by permission to come to Ashram requests to let her know the name of the Bank where she should send her money. Shows preparedness to do any sort of labour. Eager to learn Hindustani etc;

000010848

12.03.1926

02341

PRABHALAXMI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Even my diving there has created a storm in the family. What to say at other things ?

000032240

12.03.1926

09226

RONIGER, Emil (Dr.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Request for copyright of the Autobiography in Germany, ceding American copyright to Holmes.

000011121

12.03.1926

00000

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1

000019360

12.03.1926

00000

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1

Gandhi's appeal to out lovers to donate to Gujarat Vidyapith articles of out and crafts.

000019359

12.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

To a spinning-lover friend desiring to subscribe to 'Young India' in lien of Hand spun yarn, Gandhi replied that if he sent 50000 yards of 20 counts to Gandhi's personal Address he would manage to pay up the subscription money for ('Young India') Young India.

000019858

12.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07004

PATEL, Lallubhai B.

1

To me puching the limbs of girl seems uncivilized.

000019358

12.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06708

SARDUL SINGH, Sardar

5

In reply to his two letters Gandhiji sends his message for 'Hindustani', expresses his views about spinning wheel, non co-operation and Civil revolution on a mass scale.

000019860

13.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10255

KASTURCHAND, S. MARFATIA

2

Generally speaking I am against widow remarriage and ever inter caste marriage. However I am not prepared to discuss it publicly without knowing all the facts and the couple's views.

000010700

13.03.1926

02219

VENKATANARASYYAN S.V

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Why can we not (1) Have a democratic religion where in all can combine even retaining one's own faith and (2) approach God without a Guru ?

000010694

13.03.1926

00000

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5

Summary of proceedings of the meetings of the working committee held at Delhi from 5-3-'26 to 13-3-'26.

000019862

13.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07007

SHUKDEV PRASADSINH

1

Observing a vow of virtuous deeds and breaking one for misdeeds is our duty.

000019861

13.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07006

ANANDPRIYAJI

1

The handbill is really filthy. but we should ignore such things. I shall take note when necessary.

000023969

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

2

If he himself wishes to remarry only after he is financially settled, he may sat so. Otherwise he may carry out the wishes of the elders and remarry. He may meditate over the mattters and then decide.

000019361

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Santam is altogether wrong in thinking that because he cannot do all things at the same time. He should do none at all Do come here if you can and let me show your difficulties.

000012442

14.03.1926

03017

KHEIRI, Jebbar (Prof.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Please resume sending Young India free of charge Mahatmaji orders to do so and to debit subscription to Ghanshyamdas Birla's account.

000011055

14.03.1926

00000

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7

Presidential speech of Dr. Moonje at the All India Suddhi Sabha conference held in 1926.

000019866

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07011

BRIJKRISHNA

2

I hope you will bear the misfortune with passing of time Regarding re marriage be guided by your conscience. I know it is rather difficult for a widower of a rich family to remain unmarried.

000019864

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07009

AYODHYA PRASADJI

2

Rise or fall in price of agricultural produce is immaterial what is required is a realization that Charka forwards occupation during days of unemployment of the peasant.

000019865

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07010

PANCHAL MAGANBHAI S.

2

Regarding his suggestion to begin reading 'Bhakta Rajni Yatra'. at 6-30 Gandhiji apprised that the time is not suitable.

000019863

14.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07008

RAV BAHADUR

2

Learn spinning on Takli your donation will be used for khaddar propaganda, as no more funds are required for Utkal.

000019867

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Gandhiji apprising Jamnalalji of his mental uneasiness wishes that if the Mussourie programme can be given up he would prefer continuing to stay in the Ashram.

000024616

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

2

Complete of 19867

000011365

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01361

PAUL, A. A.

1

Eight months is a long time. However I would not come to a hasty decision. I do not desire to go for a mere spectacular demonstration. Let some body from them come and discuss with me.

000010849

15.03.1926

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Cow protection requires use of cow's milk. why not withdraw your objection against cow's milk ?

000012119

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02837

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL

2

Myself have considered you as Moti's teacher and so for as you can control passions you will succeed. Her letters want in love and interest. If you think proper, do write to me to relieve her from the obligation to write. How I wish she can realize my love !

000019362

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06709

MALKANI P. G.

1

It is not cashed probably it was miscarried. if you desire you may send here a fresh one.

000019868

15.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07012

CHOKSI, NAJUKLAL N.

2

Duplicate of 12119

000010850

16.03.1926

02342

RANGWALA CHUNILAL G.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

9

I am worried over my niece's betrothal. More over I have doubts about marring ceremonies perform in Ashram.

000012444

16.03.1926

03019

CAMPBELL, Fred E.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please put me in correspondence with a friend 16 years old.

000012443

16.03.1926

03018

LEAGUE AGAINST…, Secretary

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Appeals to Gandhiji to give consent to the inclusion of his powerful name as International chairman for India etc;

000010701

16.03.1926

02220

SARKAR, NALINI RACAKUTTA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

It is named 'Chittaranjan Seva Sadan'. Gives other details and says shall try to make the institution a success. We invoke your blessings.

000010887

16.03.1926

02375

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

Giving news of his health discusses the nuisance of pigeons and dogs and tries to ascertain if there is a right way to cure it.

000011948

16.03.1926

00000

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02774

SELECT COMMITTEE

5

Statement submitted to the chairman select Committee on the Asiatic Bill.

000019363

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00509

SATYAPAL (Dr.)

1

Desiring the brave Sikhs to put their house in order and pointing out the covetable merits, Gandhiji exhorts them up by saying that they are pledged to free not merely Punjab gurudwaras but the great Indian gurudwara of Swaraj.

000011338

17.03.1926

06697

LAJPAT RAI, Lala

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Urging to accept Finish invitation and offering his Services for a part of his stay in Finland says that the trip would benefit his health.

000011122

17.03.1926

02519

MANSUR JETHALAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Monetary aid of Rs.62/- sought repairing the weaver's well at Lathi.

000010852

17.03.1926

02344

DHANJI LAXMIDAS

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Draws attention to the injustice done by Gandhiji to the whole Bhatia Community Requests him to rectify his statement in Navajivan regarding marriages among Bhatias.

000010851

17.03.1926

02337

JAYASWAL, RAMPRASAD

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Detailed account of oppression by the Estate Manager.

000012042

17.03.1926

00000

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4

Copy of All India Congress Committee Resolutions.

000031413

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Petty instructions & suggestions.

000012445

17.03.1926

00000

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6

Sub-stance of Miss Mayo's interview with Gandhiji on 17-3-1926; in which questions of spinning wheel, untouchability, Means of travel and transportations, etc; are touched.

000019870

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07014

GANGARAM HETHIDAS CHHATRALA ?

2

Gandhiji up holds Patidar's right to restrict entry into their street if Patidars from majority in the street. Desires to be corrected if Patidar's measure are simply for molestation, in which case non-co-operation on his part would be justifiable.

000019869

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07013

MUNSHI DINSHA N.

1

My statement in the public meeting was made in my individual capacity. It should not be the cause of the stoppage. In case of injustice. I advise you to approach the committee.

000019365

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05278

URMILA DEVI

3

Puri has no attraction for me, Puri reminds me not of the holy associations. It once had put of the degradation to which we have been reduced now because of the poverty on the one hand and army barracks on the other hand It makes me sad to think of it "Wishes all success to her sister in her sister in her defiance of a drugs and doctors.

000019364

17.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06711

SATYANARAYANA, Burra

2

Though Gandhiji took quinine and the Arsenic and Iron injections I still retain my views about drugs and doctors. It is one thing to hold an ideal and another thing to live up to it. Today friends feel that my body is not only mine but theirs only. I have therefore to yield.

000019366

18.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Encloses correspondence between Kelappan and himself and ask for his advice says do not shoulder burdens beyond your capacity. Seeks advice regarding use of unspent balance of the South India Flood Relief Fund.

000010854

18.03.1926

02346

MEHTA, Narbheram Popatlal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Seeks explanations on four questions and draws attention to the excessive expenditure incurred after Amreli Khadi Karyalaya.

000010853

18.03.1926

02345

PATEL, Madhavbhai

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

My wife has conceived of some body other than me. What should I do ?

000011123

18.03.1926

02400

CHETTI, C. V.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Referring to the 'Young India' article still shirking the issue' the writer in the beginning complains of misuse of money at the hand of Andhra provincial Congress Committee and then offers to stand for Panchamas in Court of Justice.

000010744

18.03.1926

02249

STANDENATH, Franciska (Dr., Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12

You as dated 12-2-'26 we read every evening for Consolation. You are being misunderstood and misrepres ented by preachers and writers prohibition, simplicity in dress etc, one tabooed. The letter is full of sentiments.

000012446

18.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03020

REINHOLD, Joachim H.

1

It please me to find you have benefitted by my writings. You are at liberty to translate any of the writings of Young India in your language. German, French and English translations are available.

000011056

18.03.1926

00000

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10

Statement by Maulvi Mohammad shaffee Daudi against the attitude of the Swarajya party and its leader Pandit Motilal Nehru.

000019871

18.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06735

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

3

We are even indirectly favouring destruction of monkeys panjara pole's methods are unscientific the whole question requires deep thinking consult Nathji and let me have your views.

000019874

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00766

GIRDHARILAL

3

Answers his questions regarding proper use of time, repeating 'Ramanama' money making and observance of religion etc. Do not worry about night discharges. even while observing Celibacy other party's consent is necessary in intercourse but not in observing Celibacy.

000012043

19.03.1926

02768

REHMAN, Abdul

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A Hindu youth converted to Islam desiring to revert to Hinduism requests Gandhiji to find out a person who can help him for his education for his education and maintenance.

000012163

19.03.1926

02844

ANDERSON, Herbert

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Request to use his personal influence for making prohibition an issue during the ensuing Election campaign.

000012447

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03021

CHEESMAN, Maud E. (Mrs.)

2

Your nice letter reminds me of the long and delightful walks we three used to have in London in those old days. No danger. Of judicial or other separation from Mrs. Gandhi !

000011154

19.03.1926

00839

BHANSALI, J. P. ?

02190

SABARMATI ASHRAM, Manager

4

List of ornaments handed over for sale.

000019876

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

You like khaddar blouse why not now wear khadi sarees ? Can an Indian think of a foreign saree?

000019875

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07017

UMARAVSINHJI

1

Neither have I funds for you nor am I in the field of your work.

000019873

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07016

PUNJA SHRAVAN

2

I am ready to admit my blunders and undergo penance if somebody can convince me my errors.

000019877

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07018

DHANJIBHAI

3

My views are based on authentic testimony they apply to the caste in general and not to individuals. Marriage being an auspicious occasion should not be tarnished with abusive songs. I do not seek vicas but when come to my notice I must expose them.

000019872

19.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07015

RAMEDHVARJI

1

Do not worry if you have done your duties you may take your wife to Dwarikaji. personally I think the real place of pilgrimage is one's own pure heart. You get rid of the ideas of untouchability.

000011155

20.03.1926

09486

SUPERINTENDENT MUNICIPAL SCHOOL

09487

ALL INDIA SPINNERS ASSOCIATION, Jt. Sec.

2

Supplying particulars of Allahabad Municipal Schools required by the joint secretary, All India spinners' Association, Sabarmati.

000019367

20.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10227

REDDY, C. Ramalinga

1

I expect all non co-operators to acquit themselves with credit to the country to remain Khaddar and to sustain Khaddar mentality round about would be something.

000010702

20.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02220

SARKAR, NALINI RACAKUTTA

1

I sent my message in reply to Dr. Bidhan's letter. Hope that the institution will grow from day today. Is there now any difficulty in operating upon funds in the hands of Sir. Rajendra Nath ?

000019878

20.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02126

KALELKAR KAKA SAHEB

5

Milk is only the lesser evil. our food is only the naturally growing fruits and nuts. Mussourie programme is fixed and you will be expected It is no renunciation if there is a certainly that the article lost will be replaced ?

000011339

20.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06697

LAJPAT RAI, Lala

2

My mental frame will not accommodate European visit for mere rest. If at all I go I would certainly have you as my guide.

000019369

21.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10228

SIJI KRISHNA

1

I sympathise your grief. Transmute it into purest gold of redoubled energy and capacity to work in defiance of trials and difficulties Letters meant for the deceased's brother and wife are enclosed Herewith.

000019372

21.03.1926

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01032

MATHURADAS

1

Be free from anxiety and take full rest. I might go to Mussourie in April you do come there if you are allowed.

000010745

21.03.1926

02249

STANDENATH, Franciska (Dr., Mrs.)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Gives an idea how animals are tortured for experiments in medical science and how people in the west are appreciating Gandhiji's writings.

000010703