000022078

01.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Tells her that Gandhiji was harsh but it was necessary.

000026685

02.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10439

GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila

4

Asks for news and gives news of family members and Ashram inmates.

000009744

02.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06733

KUNVERJI

1

Greatly pleased by your letter. Do maintained the health. Presume you will pay.

000029842

04.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08773

SATHYE, (Dr.)

1

Praises quality of addressees yarn.

000027647

06.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

Do not worry if you feel like going snd returning when you are calm.

000027649

06.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

I am not in a hurry. You may go and bring your family.

000027571

07.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

I shall do the needful. Do stop here on your way back.

000024357

08.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

1

Advises to show everything to Annada. Sends******** and says that it need not be returned.

000029210

11.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

4

Bring Cocoanuts & lemons. I have given up cooked vegetables. The fall in Blood Pressure may be due to it.

000024451

13.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

4

I admit drawbacks are there: But ours is a heterogeneous body, and our aim is to evole a well-managed non violent organisation. As long as I live my actions will serve the purpose of laws. Do not worry over drawbacks.

000026330

13.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Miscellaneous.

000026134

13.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

4

We shoyld bear with all types of temparaments. Then somebody our Ahimsa might work. We should be patient and try to remoive our own faults.

00030438A

14.01.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

10521

DR. SAHEB

1

Explaining his difficulty says for smooth working of kitchen he should know the requirement of each member beforehand.

000031822

15.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Mira advised to take adeguate quantity of distilled water and liberal quantum of friut including prunes. Mira advised to select a place of residence on the plains either by riverside or seaside as mountains are for the rich.

000023133

17.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

8

I fear my letters are censored and even suppressed. I submit to it as a war measure my letter to Hitler, was surpressed I can get it published but that can be only surreptitiously and I would not do it. But I am worried because even my local statements are not allowed to be published any way not assured nothing will be done that can be called violent and intruthful.

000027550

18.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08568

PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar

4

You may not stay here if you cannot completely accept the Ashram ideals. Do not worry if you cannot accept them. I know you will work whenever you go. do keep me informed of your activitoes.

000031257

20.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08976

NIRMALANANDA (Sri.)

1

Feels it no breach of law to dissuade people from submitting to exaction as contribution to war fund is not compulsary. Approves ( Jamnanthan's) action.

000027648

21.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

Why no letter from you? Hope I am out of mind because I am out of sight?

000032677

21.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09194

CHAKRAVARTY, Amiya

2

Gandhiji writes to Amiya consoling him during his hour of sorrow. Gandhiji asks him to bear it calmly as Ahimsa teachs us the doctrine of the indestructibility of life and the art of dying cheerfully.

000022833

21.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07107

COOK, Nilla Cram (Nila Nagini)

2

Makes personal inquires.

000024353

22.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

Desires to inquire about a student and know his requirements regarding books and their cost.

000029041

23.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

I do not believe that what is given in charity reaches the dead but do know that giving things in cahrity to deserving persons is good.

000031823

24.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Of Mira has finally decided to go to Varoda she was free to do so. But Gandhiji advised her not to disturb her health, until she was slear in her mind that she can have her peace in the harmnts of mankind.

000029502

25.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08739

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur

4

(1) Agrees that the country's domestic troubles be solved mutually (2) Explains how determind not to go as strangers he (G) went to Jinnah & from there drove together in Jinnah's car to meet Viceroy (3) Feels Jinnah doesnot want a settlement untill consolidated league position to dactate all parties including rulers.

000022663

25.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08167

HEATH, Carl

2

Gandhiji declares that if Britain wins by employing Nazi methods the world will not be better for it. Congress stand is against violence not only between man and man but between nation and nation (Congress once erred on this point and then Gandhiji left it. But they rectified it after wards) Government was foolish not to understand it and to declare, because of this, that the congress was pro-Nazi.

000026989

27.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08527

MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)

1

Glad you are out of bed.

000022079

27.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Informs her that after she is alright she can come to Wardha to do Ashram work as others do but not necessarily for Gandhiji's personal service.

000027650

28.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

2

I wish you give to the public benifit of your experience and continue Khadi work.

000022080

28.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Discourages her from coming though her health is not good and advises to await results of her meetings with Kaide Azam.

000025604

29.01.1941

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

08417

PHADKE V. L.

1

You may not go or can withdraw.

000031824

30.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji asked Mira to go to Varoda at once.

000022081

30.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Disapproves of her calling johra to Bombay.

000029796

31.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

1

Informs he (G) slept under roof due to cold etc.

000024354

31.01.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09707

DASGUPTA, Satish

2

May I remit the amount you will ask first ? Do obtain the certificate (of A. I. S. A.)

000029501

01.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08739

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur

2

(1) Disapproves Jinnah's terms meeting him (Jinnah) as Hindu for HIndus. (2) re: arranging a meet says. Jinnah will distort our meeting the way he has distorted the present civil disobedience movement.

000022083

01.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Tells her to first get well and for bids her to use his name in any talks.

000022082

01.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

I have not asked you to see anybody I am not a representive of the Hindus.

000022084

02.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Feels helpless and says his faith is in prayer.

000026135

03.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Instructions.

000029211

03.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Delighted Signed Photo.

000030437

03.02.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Showing warn infected wheat grown in Ashram arles can it be used in cooking ? G. disapproves it.

000025856

03.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Sorry you are ill. We shall fix another appointment.

000025311

04.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Why no letter from you ? News of others.

000030436

06.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Giving reasons for his dictetic experiments (raw eating etc) explains that his seeing Royal life is in fact quite simple (Less expensive)

000023560

06.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

Please have patience I shall not allow manure to go waste.

000029500

09.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09515

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur ?

2

I think that I have told you that I am not going to write to Q. A. unless I know that he wants some Sttlement. What I do know is all to the contrary.

000023010

09.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08209

BHIKSHU

1

Gandhiji feels satisfied with the work.

000009745

10.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06733

KUNVERJI

1

Manu had no fever when. She left If now she gets it. You all will be to blame. Do maintain your health.

000024452

11.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

There cannot be rules for every small thing what requires to be told should be told affectionately. If his not satisfied he can come to me. In future better ask for my written instructions.

000028187

11.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08641

KODANDA RAO, P.

2

You should not fall ill. blessings should be asked for with due humility. Do not drag me out unless absolutely necessary.

000026136

11.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Ba polite but firm with all. In future do not give anything to anybody without my instructions.

000030635

11.02.1941

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

03690

SEN GUPTA

2

Do not offer satyagraha and resign People arrested for Prosecuting constructive programme may defend themeselves.

000031825

12.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji suggests to Mira that she could meet him Wednesday and Saturday at 8-15 P.M. (staring from the very day he wrofe this letter.)

000025312

12.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

The Ashram is full. God you also well etc.

000022554

12.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08148

MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)

1

No need for a message. Kaka Saheb himself is my manage.

000024453

13.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Deal with every body affectionately, Yet do not allow anybody to act against rules.

000026137

13.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Keep loving nature: Report to me when a rule is broken.

000031246

14.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08969

RAMA DEVI

1

Congratulates teachers who decided against leaving their schools & wishes others to follow their example.

000029916

14.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

2

advises to give up jail going desire as enough work outside.

000022836

14.02.1941

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Statement by Kasturba acknowledgeing the hospitality of the village Dhumeda.

000021761

14.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08070

GOSWAMI, Advait Kumar

1

advises not to quarrel if mass prayer is not allowed.

000029499

16.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09515

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur ?

2

Q. A. wants me to represent the Hindu Community only, which I can't If you agree with me, write to Q. A. that his position is unsound. If you do not, persuade me to represent the Hindus.

000025541

16.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01925

GHOSH, Prafulla C.

2

Acknowledges his letter and gives news about Sardar, Jamnalalji and his health.

000023561

16.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

It should be possible to sell surplus produce, in the market. Wheat until for consumption must be thrown away. Ashram might undergo a change but will not be closed.

000023787

17.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10398

MALKINSON, M.

2

Nazism is only a new name for the exploiter. I represent the dumb exploited. My pacifism therefore cannot help Nazism on the contrary it will die by my method only and by none other.

000025313

17.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Personal matters.

000030435

18.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

3

Assures him that behind his (G's) seeming breach of laws there is observation. (1) Gives instructions re: kitchen Guests etc. (2) Regretts Ba's interference being her old habit (3) Advises to stop use of 501 soap.

000025314

21.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

We hope to reach on 27th Reach there at that time.

000029498

22.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09515

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur ?

2

I was sorry to learn your illness.

000022454

22.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08112

MULCHANDJI

1

Happy to know that the vow was observed wishes happiness to the couple.

000026139

24.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Herewith a part Rest will follow.

000030410

24.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

I shall talk to him.

000029043

25.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

Personal news. Glad Nanabhai is reciting Bhagwat.

000026686

25.02.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10441

GANDHI, Manilal & 2 others

2

Personal news.

000027582

02.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10468

SHANTI SWAROOP

1

I agree with your agreement.

000026140

03.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

I want Mama's account.

000034028

03.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

Why do you fall ill ? You have not informed me even. Do try to improve your health. You should be able to walk five miles a day. Do whatever work you can. Mahadevbhai has gone to Delhi Pyarelal will be released on 6th.

000033755

05.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

I have liked your letter, but Kanaiya will not be able to reach up to it. Lack of concentration of mind in work on the part of Kanaiya, ever since the coming of Abha. Abha is a good gir. She fulfils all our expectations. You both or Jamna alone should come here and see for herself.

000027644

06.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08592

SUSAI (Dr.)

1

If you like you may leave the faith or suffer like all reformers and purge the Catholic Church of the blot.

000026141

06.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

3

I trust you but you have committed mistake in accounts and must make good the deficit by obtaining money from home. It is best to public own our mistakes.

000024454

06.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

3

You are honest but careless. You should make good the deficit by obtaining the amount from home. There is nothing to be ashamed confessing your drawbacks will lighten your burden.

000025732

06.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08438

MAJMUDAR P. L.

2

Ambalal had agree that as long as Sardar is there he will provide the finances. But our efforts should not stacken.

000029497

07.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09515

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur ?

2

I am ready to meet Q,A. But I fear the time for communiaty settlement has not come.

000025363

08.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08397

KOTWAL

2

Instructions re courting jail when the person is from a native state.

000030434

08.03.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Seeks Gandhi's advise regarding handing kitchen management over to Keshu. G. approves it.

000023134

08.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

1

Struggle proceeding steadly Have not hart faith in non-violence.

000026142

09.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

You should keep proper watch or hand over the keys to others.

000021750

09.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08065

RAGHUVANSHA

1

Rajkumari brought my message. Railway fare will be advanced to you. Remit the amount after reaching Kanpur.

000023011

09.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08209

BHIKSHU

1

Notes that he had issued on appeal regarding the theft of Gold watch.

000029089

10.03.1941

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

08707

MITRA, S. N.

2

Majority believe in non-violence only as a means to achieve independence but cannot condemn all war weapons for their belief in non-violence is not complete.

000034044

12.03.1941

03268

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

Your letter to Gandhiji has been received. He says that you should cultivate the strength to be able to walk a distance of five miles withot exhaustion. Bapu doing well. Kasturba's condition, not very good complaint of bronchitis. Pyarelal was released from jail : has gone to Delhi to see his mother, sister and brother.

000033055

13.03.1941

09737

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

You are devoted to work more than I. Why did you part compaby with Gandhiji? Actually you were supposed to take my place. I was sorry to read your letter. The idea that there is lot of artificialness and falsefood in our activities. In signing the oath, many people have deceived us and Gandhiji. You will send me a list of persons who neither spin on the Charka nor wear Khadi. You may give them a warning that their names would be reported and just see what effect would it have on them.

000029212

14.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

These partings must be borne chearfully etc.

000026143

14.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Herewith the rules. The inmates must take the vows.

000029213

15.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

News of inmates comings and goings.

000032122

15.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Gandhiji wants to know from Kumarappa wheather he has his approved for the plan & budget regarding oilpresses sent by jhavebhai to enable him to examine the plan.

000025315

15.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

You are lazy, you do not write and there beg parden etc.

000009798

15.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

1

Gandhi servia core has a certificate for A.G.S. A. why them it has no place in Khadi Patrika ? Give all possible help to gosiben who want to work among Muslim women ?? through khadias.

000029090

16.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08707

MITRA, S. N.

2

Digest my writing and write after two months if you are not satisfied.

000028384

17.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

News about Pyarelal, Mahadev etc.

000029214

18.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Herewith copy of letter to Faroogui.

000030445

18.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Advises to try hard & says it not fully prepared give it next time. Have to work so hard shows how weak we are:

000028385

19.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Do you know where is the ointment bottle ?

000023801

19.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08256

ISMAIL, Mirza Muhammad (Sir)

6

Thanks for your letter though we differ. There is no freedom of speech in British India much less in Native States. Your chief justice is unfit for his post. I feel because I claim to be the only friend (among public men) of the princes. As a gesture you should restore sanands which have been cancelled and issue to those whose applications were rejected. this letter is absolutely personal and not for public use.

000009746

19.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06733

KUNVERJI

2

Let Manu remain in the Hospital till the examination is completed. Ba is worrying though I do not. Has Surendra paid up the Money ?

000029216

20.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Miscellaneous things.

000034029

20.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

Your letter. You should cultivate the habit of taking long walks. One gentleman here, who was hardly able to walk for a furlong, is now able to walk any distance. You will come here and get treatment. You will be able to improve.

000025316

20.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Come when the work there is jenished.

000029215

21.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

4

Your Hindi is fast improving. I did not like Ramnarayan's letters etc. Ba is gone to Delhi to take Sushila's treatment.

000024455

21.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Neither Mahadevbhai not Ksihorelalbhai can bear the burden. What did Chimanlalbhai tell you ?

000026144

21.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Mahadevbhai etc. should not be saddled with the work.

000026145

22.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

5

Let their attraction ennoble them. Curbing it might harm them. We should bear with others only till we can influence them. In South Africa we did all manual work and the guest also had to do the same. Hence we come closer.

000024456

22.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

5

Regarding mutual attrations, Ahimsa & Timidity, Gandhiji's labour work, and constant touch with co-workers in South Africa Kocharab etc.

000022560

22.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08151

SHRIRAM, Lala

1

I expects full help from you.

000029217

23.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Yes the bottle was found in the box mentioned by you. I do not think my letter to Faroogui can be misused.

000009799

23.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

1

Hope it will succeed. The success of the whole struggle depends upon sucass of constructive works.

000009747

23.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06733

KUNVERJI

2

I have written to kishorelal. I do not think it to be necessary to call all. The lady doctor's opinion should be enough.

000026148

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

He who accepts his guilt should be tolerated otherwise he will turn into a hypeocrate.

000029218

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Harijan will probably be out on 5th April Chandrashankaer's neglect is criminal.

000026147

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

If inmates of the Ashram make public their unclean thoughts, the Ashram would be heaven. But people do not do it. So the golden rule is that others will be what we are:

000024458

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Referring to an Ashram Youth who concealed his passions and revealed only when asked. Emphasises the need for truth.

000031828

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Ganshiji asks Mira again to take undhru back and that would slove all difficulty.

000031827

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji says he would send Undhru beck to Mira. He would be on guard and do all work of Mira The women may be disposed of.

000029044

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

News about Ba etc. Asks for views of Manubhai Nanabhai etc.

000026146

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

The draft rules seem to be good.

000024457

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Grinding, latrine cleaning and every other item I was attending to in Kocharab Ashram. For breach of rules anybody can be expelled, but it would be harsh to drive out one who discloses his innocence.

000023135

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

1

Bombay suggestions not likely receive congress countenana

000021762

24.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08070

GOSWAMI, Advait Kumar

2

advises to do what is possible under the circumstances.

000029219

25.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Address only women students. Visit Gujarat unnecessary.

000029220

25.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Do not involve yourself in men's meetings and thereby make yourself chape. I am well.

000029221

26.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

All well. J. P. Trivedi has come for treatment of Blood Pressure:

000029222

27.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Enough if you reach Delhi 14th morning.

000025317

27.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Sorry about JaiPrakash's health. See me on your return journey.

000029223

28.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

4

Do not reach before 14th Herewith my opinion on women's part in the Law committee. See the enclosed from lahore etc.

000028386

29.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Government letter has made it impossible to issue the paper.

000026149

30.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

You may bring to my notice what you consider to be necessary.

000029224

30.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

I am shocked to hear about Iftikhan. Do make further inquires. Do not worry that Harijan is not to be issued.

000027986

31.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

2

Hope you are having varied experience. do write your book. etc. etc.

000028387

31.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

4

Congress should not seek to organize students as a party.Every big organisation has men good as well as bad. But if all are bad. It will be atterly useless. Do not worry. News about inmates.

000030598

31.03.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08825

SINHA, DINESH KUMAR

2

Encourage to collect money from students for Andrews Memorial Fund.

000033056

31.03.1941

09737

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

Glad to read your letter. You have done my duty. I am afraid I have gone away before I really finish my work. I have written to Lucknow about Kasturba. Publication of Harijan is stopped again. Your mother is a suitable person to offer Satyagraha. Let her do it Asafpur after 16th April. I shall write to Lucknow.

000029225

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

See that you do not endanger your health.

000029236

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Good you went out of this heat. Madalsa occupies your place.

000026150

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

4

Instructions of the person who is asked to manage should be carried out.

000024459

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

4

Explaining importance of managership Gandhiji defends Chimanlal's disciplinary actions saying that the power is vested in the office and not in the office bearer.

000030444

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Approves his & Bablas' (Narayan Desai) Going not others. Doubts if he could maintain his health.

000023136

01.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

1

Always ready for consultation.

000026151

02.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

In management it is the post and not the person that matters.

000024460

02.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Whoever is the manager is we obey the office and not the person.

000029226

03.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Mridula has her limitations but qualities also.She is a brave girl.

000030433

03.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

(1) Says my criticism is well founded. (2) Approves his sitting in a village & of giving khadi Exams.

000030431

03.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Says time itself will solve many problems Advises to search a living suitable to him Further says leaving me is absolutely in your hand.

000030432

03.04.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

(1) Expresses his desire to adopt a village Asks when G. consider a reformed village ? Is such reform possible today ? (2) Says I dont want to leave you.

000030429

03.04.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

(1) Pointing out some defects in the sylliabus, Munnalal decides to appear in the first exam. (2) At what point you considers village reforms work completed? It is that achievable in todays circumstances.

000029227

04.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Your letters are destroyed immediately on receipt. So while replying I have to depend upon memory. Mira is gone to Nasik.

000030430

04.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

3

(1) Describes functioning of a reformed village & says such reform is possible in todays circumstances. Can't say of future: (2) Advises to concentrate on khadi Exam.

000030427

04.04.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

(1) Shows disinclination to give khadi exam. (2) Expresses his desire to live with villagers like them. (3) Regretts his unability to love & mix with Ashram people (4) appriciates Gandhi's ability to convert rich people into friends of poor. which he lacks. (5) Suggests to reply on the back of this letter but then says it is mill paper.

000025318

04.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I have no particular need of you but wish your presence as a father would. However your duty is to serve JaiPrakash there:

000025024

05.04.1941

02727

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

08664

TYAGI CHAND

2

A Satyagrahi should obey the leaders command and while in jail should not insist of flag solution ceremany or singing "Vande Matram".

000029228

05.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Discuss Haskill's letter with Dolta and others and with me when you come. Your draft regarding your reply to Lady Hardinge is good but mine is better.

000030428

05.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Approves his going to Mul (a village) on condition that if he falls he must come back.

000031829

06.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji wrote to Mira who halted at nasik on her way to Chorwad (a sea side place) where arrangements had been for her stay.

000029229

06.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Continuous spinning and fast to-day (6th April). The verandah will be extended after you come.

000023836

06.04.1941

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

2

Gandhiji's message to the effect that the confernce should stand on its own legs and not depend upon Government.

000022085

06.04.1941

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Statement by G:- "Nonviolent conduct requires to- leration of and even generosity Contrary conduct is a species of violence. Most of our difficulties are from over ignorance. Unregulated sentiment is waste like unharnessed steam.

000029230

07.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Discusses diet and probability of Ba going to Delhi.

000025324

07.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Do not worry because you cannot stay with me. Your place by the side of JaiPrakash or where your work his.

000029231

08.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Dharma YashDev stands condemned by his own action. I shall feel releived if and when you finish your Lahore programme. Simla is cooler but I know you will come here:

000027551

08.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08568

PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar

1

I like your regular correspondence and your efforts.

000030424

08.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Gives Kanchan's news.

000029232

09.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

News about inmates.

000032123

09.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Introducing Shri Thannu Pillai (president of Travancore state Congress) to J.C. Kumarappa and asking Kumarappa to show Shri pillai whetever can be shown in the little time Shri pillai had.

000029233

10.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

3

The varandah idea is good but there is more work than workmen. Can cope with. The library renovation is a positive blessing in hot days.

000031830

10.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Even though it was very hot in Sevegram, Gandhiji hoped that the weather must have been fine at chorwad.

000029235

11.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Herewith Madalsa's poem on my trinity etc etc.

000031831

12.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji was pleased to learn from Mira that she like the place (chorwad.) Harakhchandbhai is really a sincerely generous person, a pearl among men.

000028388

12.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

You are coming on Wednesday. Durga is better. Mahadev in Bombay.

000029234

12.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

1

Omit Delhi.

000024355

13.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

Advises to obtain the certificate.

000025542

14.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01925

GHOSH, Prafulla C.

3

Uneven and weak yarn is useless gives news of his health, Kumarappa, Sardar, Maulana and others.

000024821

14.04.1941

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

7

Draf of a statement that he should give in case he is arrested.

000021752

15.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08065

RAGHUVANSHA

1

Disapproves of his fast, expresses inability to ask any college to take him up and suggest to earn by using the knowledge acquired.

000023809

18.04.1941

01057

PATEL, Vallabhbhai (Sardar)

08256

ISMAIL, Mirza Muhammad (Sir)

1

Thanks for the suggestions and design of the national flag. There is already a flag with a background. The new one may not be very different.

000031122

20.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10546

BUCH, PURATANBHAI

2

advises to keep ready in the news (?) he gives is true.

000031832

21.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji was pleased to receive Mira's letter full of description of Chorwad and was also happy that mira had the benevolent company of Harakhandbhai. Reference to improvement in Durgaben's health.

000029091

21.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08707

MITRA, S. N.

2

See the Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee in the Connection.

000031123

21.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10546

BUCH, PURATANBHAI

2

Acknowledges his message sent through Vasumati. Inquires re: his work among Pathans.

000009121

21.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

1

Dispose of the enclorrd papers. Let me have a report of Ahmedabad riots.

000033036

22.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02475

PRABHUDAS

2

Your letter. Kasturba and Laxmi have come. For Kashi one month will be over soon. But she will have to go back. I hope you and Amba are doing well.

000030426

23.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Giving Kanchans health news expresses his doubt weather he (M) write strong letters to her (k). Opines that Giving examination becoming expert & acquiring knowledge is one and the same.

000032111

23.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

2

Gandhiji advises J.C. Kumarappa to observe fast (partially or Wholly) when there is undue exertion partial fast means living on fruit juice.

000032112

23.04.1941

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Postal envelope addresses to Prof. J.C. Kumarappa, being postal date stamp as 23.4.1941 (seems to be the envelope used for letter no. sn. 32111.

000030425

27.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

(1) Advises to write less & smaller letters. (2) Says you are to live with Kanchan (his wife) wherever you be. (3) Informs that he shall break his fast today (3rd day) evening.

000028599

28.04.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10485

MASHRUWALA, Nanabhai Ichchharam

1

On your attaining 60 years. Do finish 100.

000029238

01.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Sorry the jaw trouble is still there etc.

000030423

01.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

presses him to give khadi exam & be expert in its productions & marketing. Advises to take health care & better come back.

000030440

01.05.1941

08815

RADHA MOHAN

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Informing his wife's arrest while offering satyagraha & taking away some jewelery by police for not paying fine seeks some clarification on his (Gandhi's) statement regarding payment at such fines.

000025325

02.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

I do not know what can be done about JaiPrakash. However do not worry and mind your work.

000026152

05.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Stray inquiries.

000024356

05.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

Hope you are in sound health. I have not nominated Amritlal Chatterjee as my representative However if he comes, guide him.

000009122

06.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

2

Good will protect Mrudula. People wedded is non-violena an rare: Other should protect themselves without depending upon guards. A few workers should meet musalmans. I would prefer boycott of Muslims rather than resort to violence.

000021613

06.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08016

GOPINATH

3

(1) Living persons should not be bracketed with prophets. (2) Quran teaches that non-violence is an obligation but violence is permissible. (3) Advises to read introduction to Anasakti yoga to correctly understand Lord Krishna's Advice to Arjun. (4) Says knowledge of Urdu and Hindi essential to evolve an All India Language.

000024213

08.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08317

BHUJANGILAL

1

I have not time. Better stay with Narandas.

000027552

08.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08568

PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar

3

I would suggest you carry on your work as you think best. I am Unable to express opinion as to whether Akhadas can inculcate real Ahimsa.

000023756

09.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09051

GANDHI, Laxmi Devadas

2

Duplicate of 23626

000033689

09.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Your letter. We have different systems.- yours of Laxmidas, of vinboba, of Jaju, of Kripalani, of Mathuradas, of Divanji and so on. I have full trust in you. You may form a Committee and go ahead with the work.

000023759

09.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01340

GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)

1

The fast was only of 72 hours and I am now O. K.

000023626

09.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04535

LAXMI

2

Informs that Lilavati is beeing sent to help her.

000031553

09.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

1

advises to talk less, thoughtful & purify herself.

000027651

10.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

2

I approciate your work. But why give up Khadi and Charka?

000023765

10.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

5

Your paper lowered itself by publishin my statement after ommitting the censored portion. You should have atleast mentioned the fact of ommission My statement must be published either fully or may not be published at all.

000027652

11.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

Do not be hasty. Come and be calm.

000024104

11.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

4

Desires that Koran class also may be started like the Geeta class and that everybody should learn both Hindi and Urdu.

000022355

11.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08499

RANCHHODBHAI

1

I work according to my lights.

000024461

12.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

4

Division of work and duties in connection with Ashram management. To order ingredients for kitchen is your business. Accounts books of your departments will be signed by you when present and in absence by Chimanlal. while on morning roumd for inspection You should carry with you a bucket a shovel and a broom to pick up whatever is left so that the defects can be corrected there and then.

000026153

12.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

4

Instructions regarding division of work. Power comes to him who does his duty. Even inspection involes manual work.

000025319

12.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

I have not yet been able to meet JaiPrakash. Do not worry.

000026154

13.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Let Amtu Salam do any public work she likes.

000031833

13.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

6

Even though Gandhiji appreciated Mira's plan of disbandment (of Ashram) he said that places could be separated but the persons connected with actiities are inseparable e.g. Balwant Singh, Parnerkar. Reference to the plans where Gandhiji stayed carried on his activities "Heaven only knows where I am to be flug again". "My safety lies in praying and waiting He would pray to God Lead Thou me on. About Mira's wish to be in the hiding, Gandhiji said it was not possible unless she did as the anchorites did which was absured and unthinkable. REference to Mahadev Desai's coming next day. Reference to vacation class of which was expected to close about 10th June.

000029918

13.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

1

re: Addressee's illness says A volunteer must learn health keeping art too.

000030421

14.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

4

Rebukes him (1) for his strange letter (2) For returning back money which he himself asked for & (3) misbehaving with his wife. Advises to come back & decide things coolby.

000031337

14.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

1

Advicing not to worry re: her weight asks to eat normally as per appetite. Messages for Laxmi & Tara.

000028521

15.05.1941

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

4

Notes of discussion regarding number, qualification duty etc. of persons who have volunteered for Satyagraha.

000030632

16.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

03690

SEN GUPTA

1

Says I am off writting prefaces.

000031338

16.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

Rebuking for her thoughtless & careless writting asks to observe some propriety in every detail of her behaviour. Cautioning her says- 'You are delibrately blotting your virtues'.

000024462

17.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Do not listen to others. Tell them if there is anything to complain Gandhiji will tell me.

000026155

17.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Do not be misled by hearsay. Whenever there is a complaint I shall certainly call you.

000029667

18.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08760

GULABCHAND

4

(1) Says jail going can only be a duty never a right (2) Informs his (G's) not reading newspaepr at all (3) Some advice.

000022802

18.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09571

THAKKAR, Amritlal V.

4

Disapproves of the institution going under the control of Amritlal Sheth; and discusses certain arrangements re publication. of the paper.

000025326

18.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I have written to JaiPrakash, then news of others.

000027653

19.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

2

Do not be upset Stick to your work and you will feel calm.

000023012

19.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08210

SHAKUNTALA

1

Notes that she will again offer civil disobedience.

000031124

21.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10546

BUCH, PURATANBHAI

1

Blesses him.

000023757

21.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

2

Informs that Mahadevbhai's programme and conveys news of others.

000031834

22.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

6

Gandhiji received an inquiry wheather Mira had severd all counections with him. Mira's statement that anything drastic may happen even on a flimsy ground. No truth in the newspaper reports re: Gandhiji's visit to Ahmedabad and plan of other tours. But any such tour or visit may come true. REference to news of devastaing war. (II words war) Gandhiji pained to hear of the destruction suffered by England Reference to the return of Kasturba, Devdas and Ramdas.

000030462

22.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Asks all to write G. Wonders why Kanchan & Bhoju Bhau not on speaking terms Inquires weather Balkrishna is effected by this till.Shushila suggests Radiastopeam oil, made from vegetable ,for his cold.

000024337

22.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02175

PETIT, MITHUBEN

4

Informs that Ba has gone to Delhi for treatment by Shushila Informs that the out side behaviour of the English is sophistic but we need not quarrel with that Conveys and asks for news.

000032113

22.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05987

KUMARAPPA

1

Prof. Kumarappa was advised to take salts and not to leave coonoor till yelloweners is goen.

000027553

23.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08568

PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar

4

We are wedded to Ahimsa and cannot therefore teach the use of sword though can teach how to wrest it from the opponent.

000033037

23.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

If Kashi is not well, let her not be in a haste to go to jail. Let her assist you and Chhangalal in your work. If Chhaganlal can't continue to stay at Vijapur because of illness , we can't help it. Let him stay with you and of illness, we can't help it. Let him stay with you and lend a helping hand to you. Laxmidas may be given the work at Vijapur. If they so wish, Chhaganlal and Kashi may stay with Krishnadas. Durgabehn has gone to Bombay. Kasturba to come here tomorrow.

000032285

24.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

4

Ref. to communal problem in Dhrol. Gandhiji wants Dhrol King to give up the throne. Ref. to events in Bantwa. Ref. to events in Miyana. Muslims being trained for battle. Gandhiji asks Chhaganlal to be cautious. A test for Congressman. Those who are not able to observe "Ahimsa", let them adopt a tit for tat policy and save a few people. Where you find good Muslims, you may mix with them and cultivate unity.

000029843

25.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10508

TALPULE

1

Says Poona Resolution is dead for ever.

000009427

25.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01794

ANNAPURNABEN ?

2

Study and pass Creditable news about Manualal and Akbarbhai.

000021751

25.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08065

RAGHUVANSHA

1

Rajkumari tried but failed. You better take up some work which pays and cultivats non-violence.

000026156

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

You should shine in the work alloted to you.

000024463

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

I did not like your letter. Good you wrote plainly but you could have settled with Chimanlal. Once your position is made clear you should justify your worth. Chimanlal is willing even to give up managership.

000027654

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

2

In jungle we cannnot do anything if we are stabbed. But where stabbing is done in crowded localities. The culprit can be caught otherwise we are cowards.

000029919

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

1

General news inquiry.

000024817

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05382

SAVITRI

2

I am not surprised you got first class. Now get in in Charka Sangh exam.

000009748

26.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

06733

KUNVERJI

2

Do not worry if the weight goes down provided the health is satisfactory. News about Ba, Devdas, Ramdas, faxmi and children.

000025902

28.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10435

DHOLAKIA PRABHULAL

1

My blessings are there:

000025320

28.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Personal news.

000029237

29.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Can you tell where is Pakistan literature kept ? Hope your jaw is better.

000026157

29.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

If both of you know your duty there will be no question of using authority; and of leaving the work which is your duty.

000027655

29.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08593

VAIDYA

1

Whether the method is viloent or non violent patience is necessary for success.

000031125

29.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10546

BUCH, PURATANBHAI

1

Approves his activities. Inquires about Akbar.

000026158

30.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

We should put to the best use what we have man material etc.

000024464

30.05.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Divide the work in such a way that even a layman can attend to it smoothly. Regarding Balvantsinh's complaint about BHAJI (Vegetable) try to satisfy him or rather show the stuff to me.

000031178

01.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08775

GOSAVI

6

(1) Asks not to publish his talk with G before getting in approved from G & making it fit for publication. (2) advises socialists to resign who resent G's restrictions however justifies rebelling only if they can carry bulk of congressman (3) Feels he (Gosavi) personally dislikes G's restrictions which won't allow him to work whole heartedly (4) Invities to discuss again if necessary.

000030422

01.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Make Takli out of Bamboe & its spindle from Umbrella spoke. Am observing silence today.

000021711

02.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08050

MAHENDRAPRASAD

2

advises to see that both parties remain quiet even at the cost of his (correspondent's) life.

000026160

03.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Nobody should worry if I do not eat. The sickness is due to my own fault.

000026159

03.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

Miscellaneous matters.

000030420

05.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

advises to learn to manufacture Dhanus Takli which will give him peace. knowledge & service to poor. advises not to hurt his wife's feelings as she is still a kid.

000031179

08.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08775

GOSAVI

2

Accepting his assurance says his (G's) investigation (?) was due to suspecion but due to his (Govasi's) unclear position. Permits publishing their conversation duly corrected by G.

000030419

10.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Advises (1) not to decide that he can't live with his wife (Kanchan) (2) to strenthen his thoughts & improve health.

000031180

11.06.1941

08944

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

08775

GOSAVI

2

Writting on G's behalf quotes from a responsible Satyagrahi's letter her complaints re: carelessness in recuriting Satyagrahis in Maharashtra. Complains like Satyagrahis not apinning not having Charka or silvers improper disicipline etc.

000021731

13.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08059

WALCHAND HIRACHAND

1

Wishes success in their venture and hopes that it will serve the country.

000026161

16.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

I would suggest that the common kithcen be worked like a hotel, Harijans be trained for the work, a menu be prepared for each day etc. etc. Yes, Harijans may be trained, manu is there only it has to be adjusted.

000030661

16.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10527

SINGHJI GANESH DULTA

2

Appreciates addressees's taking interest in public work in spite of his old age. Says I may send them jail second time if necessary.

000029920

16.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08792

NEHRU, Rameshwari

4

(1) Says Publishing Harijan now will itself harm truth (2) Firmly believes pure thoughts have their own effect & all pervading Thoughts effect more than speech or writing.

000024465

16.06.1941

08340

KRISHNACHANDRA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Seeking guidance as regards executing Bapu's idea to run the kitchen on Hotel lines with permanent establishment regarding dietetics, fruit supply and temporary guests. In reply Gandhiji suggests to prepare Harijan male and females and then hand over the whole management to them. Fruit may be supplied first to the needy ones and the surplus may be distributed among others.

000021699

18.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08042

SHARMA, Jivkrishna

1

Appreciates the idea of presenting proceeds of khadi and Gramodyoga exhibition, to kamala Mehru Hospital.

000032160

19.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09024

SATYAMURTI

2

Gandhiji was delighted to see satyamutri's signature after a long time. Gandhiji hopes Satyamutri would be well soon. Those who are rendering war service need not have any fear of vindictive action against them by any Congress government.

000024822

21.06.1941

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

08163

DISTRICT MAGISTRATE

1

My sons have no share in my property. But his own property is in my hands. herewith therefore the amount of his fine.

000031835

23.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji appreciates the collection of verses sent by Mira to him. The verses sre meaningful.

000034035

23.06.1941

08991

GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)

09843

DESAI, Kusum

2

Your letter. Weather here is too hot. Rains may start any time. You can come here any time. Bapuji was suffering from dysentery for 3 days. Now doing better- remains too busy. blessings to Manibhai, Sushilabehn and children.

000024336

23.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02175

PETIT, MITHUBEN

2

Congratulates her on Ranjit's recovery complaints that Kalyanjee and Pragji could not add to the cow wealth.

000026962

25.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08526

VYAS, Ishwarlal G.

1

Consider it a blessing that Jivrambhai has freed his body from pains.

000030416

27.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Approves his leaving at the same time fears his returning back with bitter experience. Suggests pondicherry or Raman Ashram. If unable to settle anywherethis place is open for you.

000029239

30.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

4

I and seven others fasted for a day for Hindu Muslim Unity I am O. K.
ews about Sushila Mahadev etc.

000021614

30.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Take it if it comes but do not go in for the sake of it. In a long drawn out struggle there should be no haste.

000023137

30.06.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

6

Informs about riots in India which G. thinks are only a rehearsal of a civil was G laments over Govt's inactivities and sheeches of the secretary of state which irritate all. Assures however that G. will not divert for the path of Ahimsa.

000031837

01.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Difficulty in finding labour to do work under Mira's directions. Alteratives suggested by Gandhiji. Experiences like this show that labour is more than money. Many moral problems arise from Mira's letter which Gandhiji did not want to discuss in this letter.

000029240

01.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Your Hindi is almost perfect. I may issue a statement about Munshi.Prof Indira's resignation may be accepted.

000029241

02.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

The weather is cool. Sikander is coming today.

000031838

03.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Undhru was sent with full instructions. However Gandhiji would send Puri also. Mira should break her silence to speak to Puri.

000024267

03.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08319

DIWANJI DILKHUSH

2

Hopes to read his booklet. Regrets he could not see him when he come.

000029242

03.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Good they found you improved in health. Jinnaha's (?) reply is evasive.

000021615

03.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Do not court imprisonment till you are cured.

000029243

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Good your programme is worked out and you are able to carry it out.

000033691

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

As usual, I am enclosing Prema's letter. My endorsement of your appeal must have been received in time. There was a letter from Jamna, to which I thought it was not necessary to reply.

000030591

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08822

ARUNBABU

5

Acknowledging his letter says Our work is undoubtedly hard but simple. We know what we have to do at a given moment. Further says we shall someday play a decisive part in the solution of the communal question if we remain strictly non communal and non violent. Feels without non-violence, one cannot be wholely non communal.

000032197

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09211

MADHAVDAS GOKALDAS

2

Kasturba writes : Received your letter. I have been worried because of the riots. Ramdas and others are in Ahmedabad. Hence, worried about them. But it is no use merely worrying. God's will. Because of riots at places and heavy rains at others, we are in trouble everywhere: Don't know what God has ordained. No news from S. Africa for the last two and half months. Here also there were heavy rains for six days accompanied by dusty winds. Bapuji is well, but lot of work for him as usual. Gandhiji adds a few words to enquire about Madhavdas having started any new venture:

000009749

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01812

PAREKH, Kunverji Khetshi

2

I was anxious as there was no news for Good you all are well.

000025321

04.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

I hope you will come while returning JaiPrakash dissatisfied with me but tell him that I will be satisfied if he improves his health.

000028389

05.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

6

I will be with you. In future you should not come here during the hot season for that imperials your health etc.

000023795

05.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

A general letter of introduction to friends in America in favour of Bal Kalelkar.

000029244

06.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

6

Faroogui came went away but did not return. Raja has been released. Do not worry about the price of the pad of the paper.

000031339

06.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

Disliking her letter asks to concentrate on studies, resolve firmly & pass the examination. Asks not to suffer her studies for want of money. Also Shushila's note re: Some one's admission ?

000029245

07.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

J's requirements are not many and you have the things.

000029844

07.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08775

GOSAVI

1

Feels Deokinandan's argument plausible not convincing.

000031181

07.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08775

GOSAVI

2

Feels Devkinandon's argument plansible but not convincing. Suggests to come with D. When Rajan Babu returns.

00031181A

07.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10551

GOSAVI, D. K.

2

Feels Devkinandans arguments plansible but not convincing. Suggests to come with D. Whan Rajan Babu returns.

000029246

08.07.1941

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

2

Do not make yourself cheap by writing to officers and receiving 'No'

000030412

08.07.1941

08812

SHAH, Munnalal