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Serial no.
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Date
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From no.
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From Person
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To no.
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To Person
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Pages
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Summary
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000004023 |
02.01.1903
|
12719 |
TAYOB H. KHAN
MAHOMAD |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
From
1894 to middle of 1901, we have been guided by him, and he has prepared most
of our memorials and has been specially called from Bombay. please let us
include him. |
|
000004031 |
03.01.1903
|
12721 |
BRITISH INDIANS
OF NATAL |
00396 |
VICEROY OF
INDIA |
4
|
We
trust you will not countenance the Commission. Natal has already more than a
lion's share in this partnership. If Natal cannot grant Indentured
Indians'right to settle, please advise it to stop immigration. |
|
000004030 |
03.01.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Natal
Indians offer hearty congratulations to H.M. the king and expression of deep
loyalty on occasion of coronation, Durbar, Delhi. |
|
000004024 |
03.01.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
In
reply to a deputation of Chamber of Commerce, the Residential Magistrate has
stated that coolie licences will not be renewed for next year. |
|
000004025 |
06.01.1903
|
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
12719 |
TAYOB H. KHAN
MAHOMAD |
1
|
He
will receive a deputation which should consist of not more than 15 people.
Gandhiji who is not a resident of Transvaal cannot accompany supervisor of
Asiatics will be present to assist and interpret. |
|
000004027 |
07.01.1903
|
12720 |
LT.
GOVERNOR TRANSVAAL, P. S. to |
12719 |
TAYOB H. KHAN
MAHOMAD |
1
|
After
consultation with Mr. Chamberlain, H.E. desires that there should be no
change in the arrangements made regarding Gandhiji's presence or
Superintendent's absence. |
|
000004028 |
07.01.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
2
|
We
are too few here to be a danger ! please remove prohibition to owning
property. please take us in to Confidence before Legislating. |
|
000004026 |
07.01.1903
|
12719 |
TAYOB H. KHAN MAHOMAD |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
The
late South Africa Republic was hostile and still he was allowed to represent
us. We protest against official restraint due to the super's imposition. |
|
000004029 |
12.01.1903
|
00193 |
BIRD,
C. [Principal UnderSecretary] |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
As
requested a cable was despatched to secretary of state for India. I enclose a
copy of the cable and an account of its transmission. |
|
000004033 |
23.01.1903
|
12723 |
PRAGJI ODHAVJI |
12722 |
VYAS, GAURIBHAI
P. |
2
|
The
enclosing cutting from 'Natal Witness' will show that a bill has been rushed
through Natal Legislation which prohibits owing etc. of property. please ask
Gandhiji to draft an appeal to the Governor. |
|
000004034 |
23.01.1903
|
12506 |
BHAYAT, Amod |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Please
send us a draft of petition to the Governor regarding the decision against
Asiatics. please send it soon. |
|
000004032 |
25.01.1903
|
12722 |
VYAS, GAURIBHAI
P. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I
send you herewith (1) a letter of P.O. munim of Bhayat sheth of Pmburg (2)
Natal Witness's extract of 20th. (3) a letter to Natal Indian Congress Secretary. |
|
000004035 |
30.01.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12724 |
PRO. INDIANS IN
LONDON |
2
|
He
shares the fear of the Colonists here, that unless indentured Indians are
returned South Africa will be swamped by Indians. Indenture would be
unadulterated slavery. The solution is prohibition of emigration to Natal. |
|
000004036 |
30.01.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
|
Some
Lawyer's opinion, more as a politician than as a lawyer, on the laws
regarding Indians A brief for the Indian Case through out. |
|
000004037 |
02.02.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Received
pound 4669 in payment of your Bill due today (Received by Africa Bank
Corporation, Johannesburg). Purchase
of lots by the two. |
|
000023792 |
06.02.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10399 |
CALDER |
1
|
Informs
that the enclosures with his letter were not reveived. |
|
000004038 |
09.02.1903
|
00193 |
BIRD,
C. [Principal UnderSecretary] |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
His
Majesty (the King) is pleased to command that his thanks and appreciation of
Loyalty be conveyed to you. |
|
000004039 |
18.02.1903
|
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
00349 |
TOWN CLERK |
1
|
My
services are at the disposal of the Town Lands Committee. I thank the Town
Council, for dealing with the matter so promptly. |
|
000025865 |
23.02.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
1
|
The
trouble here is serious and I am likely to be detained. We have interviewed
chamberlain. Please do there all that you can. |
|
000025866 |
23.02.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
In
the statement Gandhiji gives an idea of the repercussions of Chamberlain's
visit. It speaks both ways. We hope the British Government will look at the
things impartially. There is no danger if Indians Swamping these colonies and
so there is not case for creating locations for them. |
|
000004040 |
25.02.1903
|
12725 |
DURBAN
TRAMWAYS, Manager |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
I do
not countenance any such action as the one complained of , and I have given
instructions to check the same. |
|
000004042 |
19.03.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The
evidence clearly proved that the Defendant woman was brought here as an
Indentured Indian, and so she should pay the Licence of 3 pound. |
|
000004043 |
20.03.1903
|
12726 |
NUNDY,
E[ADVOCATE] VERULAM |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
His
'Judgement' was practically what he wrote as reasons for it. He thought it
best to shirk giving opinion, on points of law or questions of fact. |
|
000004041 |
20.03.1903
|
12726 |
NUNDY,
E[ADVOCATE] VERULAM |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
I
Send you herewith a copy of the reasons given by the Acting Magistrate for
conviction. The Case should be taken on appeal. Natal Indian Congress Paying
for it. |
|
000023901 |
22.03.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08273 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
1
|
Informs
where Suleman Ismail's store which was closed forcibly was situated and that
the protest to the Lt. Governot has not yet been replied to. |
|
000023933 |
24.03.1903
|
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
08289 |
HAMILTON,
George (Lord) |
1
|
A
plea to do justice to the Indians while the areas are still crown colonies so
that the onus of creating hardships when they become self governing colonies
later on. will be on them. |
|
000023875 |
30.03.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Enclose
a statement of political position. Informs that of £ 20 were sent to East
London. |
|
000023876 |
30.03.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Sends
the periodical statement. Requests not to take any action on the enclosed
note as it is a result of exasperated feelings and as it is not issued by
him. |
|
000004044 |
17.04.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
I
think the definition of " Indentured Indians" given in Section 18
of Law 25, 1891, does cover a woman. The definition is not nullified by a
later amendment regarding wages. |
|
000004045 |
20.04.1903
|
12727 |
COHEN,
N.M.& LEVY, N. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The
Solicitors of the sellers are now ready to give transfer to Budree Jeram
Singh etc. |
|
000004046 |
22.04.1903
|
12728 |
DOUGLAS W. |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
Mrs.
caine and her family desire me to express their thanks for your sympathetic
telegram on the Death of Mr. Caine. |
|
000004047 |
22.04.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He
publicly married a Dutch woman who was converted to Islam Now he is to be
charged, go he guilty ? Can
he now get the marriage registered ?etc. |
|
000004048 |
24.04.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
There
is no provision for it here; and the marriage is Likely to be declared in
valid. Moosa and his wife have not committed a crime having acted bonafide,
but if they continue to Live together it may have serious effect. |
|
000004049 |
28.04.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Declaration
of Purchaser Ramdayal (an Indian) of stand no. 307 (lot 3) now known as
Edendale estate from H.H. for pound 26. |
|
000004054 |
30.04.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12732 |
DUMAT, F.C. |
1
|
My
clients tell me that you are preparing transfers in the matter. when will
they be handed to them? They
are anxious to get them soonest. |
|
000004052 |
30.04.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12730 |
ACUTT'S ARCADE,
Manager |
1
|
I
enclose Herewith a cheque for pound 10309 in payment of p/ns due to Budree,
Jeram Singh and Dobree. Kindly
return p/ns duly discharged. |
|
000004050 |
30.04.1903
|
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
12729 |
WHITE LEAGUE |
1
|
You
promised to intervene if the old laws were enforced against Indians who are
British Subjects, and added that you dimmed these at the Chinese only. |
|
000004051 |
30.04.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Legal
declaration informing that stand no 69 is jointly owned by Budree and 10
others, but that Budree is the manager and attorney of the whole. |
|
000004053 |
30.04.1903
|
12731 |
ACCOUNTANTS
DURBAN VENTURE SYN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I duly
received your cheque for which I enclose p/ns discharged. |
|
000004055 |
01.05.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
3
pps. of D.Tailor Promising to r. Curie pound 43150 each. One bill full
charge pound 1816. One statement showing amounts due to Indians (Budree and
D.Taylor) by G.C. Jameson. |
|
000004056 |
03.05.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
cannot give transfer to your clients, until the diagrams of the subdivision
of lots in Atholl are confirmed by the surveyor. |
|
000025867 |
10.05.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
2
|
The
situation is worsening. The real fight should be against legislation based on
colour both regarding immigration and also holding property. Please do what you can. |
|
00023918A |
11.05.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Report
of public meeting protesting against antiIndian legislation. |
|
000004064 |
19.05.1903
|
12737 |
HIRACHAND
PRAGJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I
have appointed Dungarsey Morarji as administrator. He must consult you.
Please do the needful. Has some of his property been looted in the war? |
|
000004057 |
01.06.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12734 |
BARMAN &
G., Messrs |
2
|
My
clients did not know that the law was in force than. My clients propose that
the lots be resold. Any excess accruing to my clients. If no excess your
clients should return the amount with 8% interest. |
|
000004059 |
01.06.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12732 |
DUMAT, F.C. |
1
|
In
spite of my reminder I am still without a reply to my letter of the 11th,
Legal proceedings will be taken if transfer is delayed.
|
|
000004058 |
01.06.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12732 |
DUMAT, F.C. |
1
|
I
regret you have not replied to my letter of the 11th. My client is suffering
loss as he is being kept out of his title. |
|
00004055A |
02.06.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12734 |
BARMAN &
G., Messrs |
1
|
Iam
still without any reply to my letter regarding transfers. Pleae let me know
your clients intention. |
|
000004060 |
23.06.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Any
lease that requires registration against title deeds is fixed property and so
cannot be given to Indians who can have lease of less than 10 years because
it is not required to be registered. |
|
000004061 |
29.06.1903
|
12735 |
CHIEF SECRETARY
FOR PERMITS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
As
requested I forward herewith the necessary permit to khedoo and Budree to
return to this colony after visiting natal. |
|
000024361 |
30.06.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08338 |
HARIDASBHAI |
6
|
I am
glad that Harilal is now out of danger. He may be sent Herewith Chhaganlal.
Due to pressure of public work it will not be possible to return by the end
of the year as per my promise to Mrs. Gandhi. I should therefore be either
allowed to recede from the promise or she should come here: |
|
000004062 |
30.06.1903
|
12717 |
MAYOR OF DURBAN |
12736 |
CADIR, Abdool |
1
|
I
beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th instant forwarding
your resolution of 23rd idem. |
|
000028107 |
03.07.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
2
|
My
advice is not to go in for business It would domoralize you Better invest in
fixed property. |
|
000025868 |
04.07.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
2
|
Things
are getting worse. The Europeans in general are not very keen but there are
some who in the name of public send on anti Indian petition and the
Government takes them seriously. Please aGitate there: |
|
000004063 |
06.07.1903
|
12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His
houses are extant but some proper arrangements must made for collection of
rent and other dues. I will
pay charges for claims made good. |
|
000028108 |
07.07.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
2
|
If
you keen you may go in for business but you will have to obtain license from
Government. I cannot use my influence if it means going against law. |
|
000004067 |
21.07.1903
|
12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The
enclosed shows a detailed statement of Dharamsey Prgjee's effects. Indians of
Barberton who remained there misappropriated the property and informed the
authorities that Dharamsey pragjee left nothing behind. |
|
000004068 |
21.07.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
None
knew then that Indians could not own property expect in Locations. Questions
for the counsel (1) Can the enhancement in price go to Indians (2) Can they
get damages for breach of transfer etc. |
|
000004069 |
24.07.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The Sale is void. Buyers can only
demand amount actually paid and interest from the date of demand and nothing
more: |
|
000004070 |
30.07.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
shall communicate with our clients regarding this matter and advise you what
they will be prepared to do. |
|
000004071 |
06.08.1903
|
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
letter has been referred to the Residential Magis trate of Barberton who will directly
communicate with you. |
|
000004072 |
07.08.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12136 |
DUNGARSHI MORARJI |
1
|
Probably
I have not replied. I was hopping to get an official reply which has now been
received. His case has been
sent to Barberton. |
|
000004066 |
09.08.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
|
The
first document conferring powers of attorney to Hirachand Pragji, and who in
the 2nd confers same to Dungarshi Morarji, also, a list of Pragjee's claim
including rent p/ns and a deed of sale to him etc. |
|
000004073 |
10.08.1903
|
12740 |
DELY &
DEKOCK ESTATE VALUATORS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
letter will be placed for consideration before the Doornkraal Syndicate which
will be held on the 14th. |
|
000004075 |
11.08.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Stands
13 and 14 with small iron buildings. stands reverted back to Government as
taxes were not paid. No
trace of buildings. No other property. |
|
000004074 |
11.08.1903
|
12741 |
ACTING
RESIDENTIAL MAGISTRATE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please
send me Death Notice and Inventory completed, which I will transmit to the
Supreme court to expedite settlement. see Encl. |
|
000004092 |
13.08.1903
|
12742 |
SUPERINTENDENT
OF ASIATICS |
12743 |
AKOOJEE |
1
|
He
will be given a permit to proceed to Pretoria when the turn of his application for
disposal comes. |
|
000004077 |
19.08.1903
|
12741 |
ACTING
RESIDENTIAL MAGISTRATE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Although
the proclamation does not cover such a case, you should send in a declaration
detailing the circumstances of his death to expedite settlement |
|
000004065 |
21.08.1903
|
12738 |
MEDICAL
SUPERINTENDENT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please
find enclosed a copy of the death certificate as requested in your letter of 2181902. |
|
000004096 |
22.08.1903
|
12737 |
HIRACHAND
PRAGJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
Haridas
writes to me that he sent the P/ns and documents regarding dues to Dharamsey
Pragji and Dharamsey Pragjiee's house purchase deed to Dungarshi. please do
the needful. |
|
000004076 |
25.08.1903
|
12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
If
the buildings are let, money due by him can gradually be repaid and his heirs
may also profit. If they are sold by Government the amount would be too
small. |
|
000004078 |
27.08.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Now
that my clients know that your client is a British Indian, they cannot
transfer the estate. They
will refund the price without interest. |
|
000004079 |
02.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
of 29th August. My client was not aware that your client was a British Indian
till you brought the fact to our notice. |
|
000004081 |
03.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Our
client refuses to entertain any claim for interest on moneys deposited as
purchase price. We are
prepared to accept summons. |
|
000004080 |
03.09.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
I
was in Durban when he died. He was my
friend. I got the Death Certificate. I made this Declaration to facilitate
realisation of the estate. [enclosed Death Notice and Certificate and
Inventory of property of (about pound 100) of Dharmsey Pragjee] |
|
000004082 |
05.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
definitely decline to pay any interest. your client was (at least) equally
aware that he was a British Indian and so could not own land. |
|
000028109 |
08.09.1903
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
2
|
You
may call your family if you wish to settle for a long time. I have told
Harilal to wait for three years but if he insists to come he may sail in
October. |
|
000004083 |
09.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
letter of the 8th we send you pound 175 being deposited as the purchase
price. We are prepared to
accept summons. |
|
000004084 |
11.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
letter of the 11th ..returning our cheque for pound 175 . what amount does
your client claim as paid by him ? |
|
000004085 |
14.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
letter enclosing statement of amounts paid by your client, regarding the
purchase of two Lots in Atholl we shall submit the figures to the auctioneer. |
|
000004086 |
17.09.1903
|
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The
figures submitted by you are found to be correct. you have omitted in your
Bill pound 660 survey costs. we enclose
cheque for $. 194105 including pound 660, & pound 1511 interest from 29th July. |
|
000004093 |
18.09.1903
|
12742 |
SUPERINTENDENT
OF ASIATICS |
12744 |
AMERSHI
GOCULDAS |
1
|
Your
application of Dated 361903. Please give two references of Transvaal Resident and forward
your Hawker's Licence. |
|
000004094 |
18.09.1903
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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of the Ordinance. Every person to possess a pass to remain in the Colony
except specified exemptions and to produce it when Police demand; severe
penalty etc. |
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000004095 |
18.09.1903
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
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Only
those who pass European Language application Teat (2) Domiciled or 3 years
resident (3) wife and minor child allowed immigration. severe Penalty. |
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000004087 |
19.09.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
1
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Your
cheque pound 194105. I am sorry refuse to pay interest demand. However I
close the matter. But pound 660 has not been Omitted in my Bill. I therefore, refund pound 660 paid twice by you. |
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000004089 |
21.09.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12735 |
CHIEF SECRETARY
FOR PERMITS |
1
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I
beg to apply for a permit enabling the bearer, Mr. Budree, to go to Natal and return in a month. |
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000004090 |
22.09.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12186 |
RESIDENT
MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
1
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I
shall be obliged if you will kindly inform me what is being done in this
estate. |
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000004088 |
22.09.1903
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12733 |
DUMAT &
DAVIS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Your
cheque for pound 660 is received. Thanks for your courtesy. |
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000004091 |
30.09.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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He and
Akooji, a local merchant states that he was here before the war. I know for
certain that at least after the war he was here, but went away as he came
without a permit. |
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000004097 |
01.10.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
had claimed through you compensation for my stock of cloth. I cannot go to Barberton. Please get the case transferred to
Pretoria. |
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000004098 |
09.10.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
have to go to Barber, for compensation. Have I do anything regarding Dharamsey
Pragjee's Estate there ? You
have a list of his collections ontstandings. |
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000004099 |
20.10.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
house is dilapidated and occupied free by Kaffirs. Abdul L. admits having
collected rents previously but does not give proper account |
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000004100 |
24.10.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12186 |
RESIDENT
MAGISTRATE NGUTU |
1
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I
beg to remind you of my letter of the 22nd ultimo. what is being done in this
Estate ? |
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000004101 |
27.10.1903
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12741 |
ACTING
RESIDENTIAL MAGISTRATE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
have made my recommendation to the master and am awaiting appointment of an
Executor. When that is done
he will inform you. |
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000004102 |
11.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
1
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The
Magistrate Barberton informs me that the papers have been forwarded to you. Has anything been done in the matter ? |
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000032367 |
18.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
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Ref.
to Chhaganlal's aunt. Ref. to books etc. needed by Harilal. Ref. to proposed
journey by steamer by Chhaganlal's aunt and others. |
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000004104 |
19.11.1903
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12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
Resident Magistrate was informed on 21st September that any person
recommended by him will be appointed Executor. |
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000004103 |
21.11.1903
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12746 |
WONDERBROWN
ESTATE COMPANY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
enclose the Company's pound 10100, being refund of the 2nd instalment with
interest and paid by your client for purchase in Pretoria. |
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000023877 |
23.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
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They
are useless I would request you to explain personally and to get orders
prohibiting the Government from enforcing traders to migrate to the new
sites. I invite attention to Lord Milner's speech. and Mr. Chamberlain's
assurance. |
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000028483 |
25.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
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Instructions
regarding financial arrangements. |
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000032900 |
25.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
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I
have also received a letter from the brother of late Dharamshi Pragji. The
laws in Transvaal are a little rigid. Hence there will be a long delay in his
successors getting his bequest. While clearing the accounts with
Shivalalbhai, please remember that we had deposited some money belonging to
Rustomji Sheth of Durban with Shivalalbhai. My work has lightened, enough men
to work in the office. Of
course, increase in expenses. |
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000004105 |
26.11.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
cannot go to Barberton, leaving my Occupation. Please be yourself the trustee
and i will follow your instructions. |
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000023878 |
30.11.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
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Government's
intention to relax in some cases. cannot go a long way. There are practical difficulties also. |
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000004106 |
01.12.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
03233 |
INDIAN NATIONAL
CONGRESS |
1
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The
immigration Bill has received Royal Assent. Unless the Indian Government
takes a firm stand immediately the new year will spell ruin to many Indians
here: |
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000004117 |
01.12.1903
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12737 |
HIRACHAND
PRAGJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
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He
has left a widow named Dahi aged 14. All his papers are with Dungarshi who is
so kind. you are related to me so please help me. |
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000004107 |
02.12.1903
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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The
Post Master General cannot legally thus exclude Indians from any Post Office
and make Race Distinctions. A
Test Case should be done. |
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000004108 |
05.12.1903
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12748 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I do
not think Post Master General can refuse service at the Ordinary counters for
registered letters etc. He cannot point further than "An adjoining
Bureau" ,to Indian customers. The application should be made to the supreme Court. |
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000004109 |
16.12.1903
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
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All
direct damages are computable for compensation. If an Indian loses his
premises with it, his right to a Licence full compensation for total loss of
goodwill can be demanded. |
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000004110 |
18.12.1903
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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In
absence of a penal clause, Government cannot compel Indians now residing in
the town to remove to locations. They should "sittight" and watch the Government move. |
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000004111 |
19.12.1903
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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Pillay
can claim share in the profits of Carey's new business, if the profits have
arisen from employment of the partnership property or it carry has gained by
utilising his membership of the old partnership. |
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000004112 |
21.12.1903
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12748 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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Damages
sustained by a trader easing off his stock would hardly be allowed to be
immediate & direct'. He should have continued his business fully stopped
it altogether. |
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000004113 |
22.12.1903
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12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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There
is none fit to be a trusted. But if you agree to be the trustee somebody can
be entrusted with the work. Dharansey Pragjee's stand in Bar was practically
sold, (in lieu of Advances) to Tricumjee. |
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000004116 |
29.12.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
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I do
not know if the titledeeds are to be given free by the seller. If not kindly
draw up the Title Deeds and send me for signature etc. |
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000004114 |
29.12.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
1
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I
have found a man who would administer the estate. His name is Dungarshi
Morarji P.Box. 1080, Pretoria. |
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000004115 |
29.12.1903
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13491 |
GREEN &
TUNMER |
1
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I
enclose cheque for pound 4040 last payment for lot no. 42 in Wentworth. Mr. Nazar will prepare the Title Deeds. |
