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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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000004292 |
03.01.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The
agreement is dated 28-2-1905. The clause : "Should either of the parties sell, the 1/2
acre (of Vowda) shall be valued by 2 valuators from each party and the 1/2 of
it given to each party. |
|
000004293 |
04.01.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
The
accused were discharged because they could not be tried together in one
indictment. Hence
'Autrofois Acquit' should save them from 2nd indictment. |
|
000004294 |
05.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
As I
have not got the document please send me a copy. I must refer to my client. Is there any hurry about valuation ? |
|
000004295 |
05.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13477 |
NAZAR, M. H. |
1
|
Pillay
must go and there is none to replace him. We give poor staff in Tamil. I
think we need not be afraid if we give an assurance that Tamil will be
resumed when possible What is your view ? |
|
000004296 |
08.01.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
We
enclose copy of the agreement. It contains the relevant clause summarised in
SN 4294 |
|
000004297 |
11.01.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
As
the Hindu-temple cannot be proved to be a operation with a legal 'persona',
the magistrate's order was correct. I do not advise appeal. |
|
000028112 |
14.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
2
|
Send
me all papers and come with them. On the face of it it does not seem that
there will be any difficulty. |
|
000004298 |
15.01.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Our
Client Vawda C.S. is anxious to get away to India. Please appoint 2 valuators without
delay to settle the price of the land. |
|
000028113 |
16.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
1
|
Try
to settle the matter out of court. |
|
000028114 |
18.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08628 |
KHANDERIA,
MOHANLAL M. |
1
|
If
you insist I shall come but better consult the local lawyer. Mere mistake to
translating Gujarati accounts in English cannot be a ground for danger unless
loss it actually proved. |
|
000004299 |
18.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
1
|
Messrs
Walt and Pike want me to appoint 2 Valuators on Budree's behalf. What do you
intend to do in the matter ? (Dannhauser in Natal) |
|
000004300 |
18.01.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
He
is not here but is expected shortly. However to facilitate your way please
let me know the names of your valuators and of the other partners ? |
|
000004301 |
23.01.1906
|
14258 |
BHAWANI &
SHEIKH AMEER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
will think we must honour the agreement which binds us. We should appoint 2
reliable Indians. What is
your view ? |
|
00004318A |
24.01.1906
|
14224 |
BUDREE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You
and Nazar, please attend my business. I have given Pound 750 to M. Omar. |
|
000004302 |
26.01.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
They
are Mr. Pike of our firm and carter Sworn Valuator. We do not know those of
others. Please help us in avoiding going to the court to force the other
partners. Pike write to
Sheikh Ameer. |
|
000004303 |
29.01.1906
|
14259 |
GANDHI,
M.K.'S OFFICE |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
I
have written to Gandhiji who is in Durban. He must have written to you by now. Please do not take any
action till you hear from him. |
|
000004305 |
08.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
I
have returned from Durban. My Client has not returned. I am communicating
with the other partners regarding our 2 Valuators. |
|
000004304 |
08.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
1
|
Though
expected, Budree has not arrived. Which Indian names do you suggest as
valuators ? It is quite
competent to give Indian names. |
|
000004308 |
12.02.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Sheikh
Ameer informs us that he is awaiting your instructions. Our Client instructs
us to file a suit in case of delay. |
|
000004307 |
13.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
We
aught to make our Gujarati portion exceptional. You may concentrate your
energy upon it. Madanjit
must be helped he helps us. |
|
000004309 |
14.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
I
have asked sheikh Ameer to suggest names ( of Valuators ) which probably I
will accept. I shall make all possible haste. No need for summons. |
|
000004310 |
17.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
3
|
I
will send weekly Johannesburg Letter. Once a week you do go out and get news.
Do not forget 'Urdu.' If your eye aches do not compose. |
|
000004311 |
19.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
(1)
Publish adverse comments specially (2) Prefer short letters and incise long
but useful correspondence. (3)
Publish letters of local interest. |
|
000004312 |
21.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Keep
Wednesday for preparation of '"Indian Opinion"'-articles. reserve 2
days for Durban. How are the accounts books ? (a/c) |
|
000004313 |
22.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
His
letter is worth reading. Keep in touch with him, as there is a great deal to
learn from him. Read my
letter to Mr. Bean. |
|
000023889 |
26.02.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Herewith
the statement. I suggest a deputation should wait on the new ministers. |
|
00004318B |
28.02.1906
|
14645 |
AHIR,
G. (c/o Sheikh Ameer) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Can
you furnish me particulars of contents of the box which Budree gave to Nazar
and which Nazar deposited with Natal Bank? |
|
00004318B |
28.02.1906
|
14645 |
AMTUSLAM NATAL
MERCURY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Can
you furnish me particulars of contents of the box which Budree gave to Nazar
and which Nazar deposited with Natal Bank? |
|
000004323 |
01.03.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
We
agree to appoint...(4) persons as valuators. And if they disagree the matter
be submitted for final decision to an umpire: |
|
000004314 |
04.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
4
|
Instructions
regarding arrangement of matters. study the Zulu Rebellion carefully. I have
entrusted that work to you. Account books must be perfect. Never be amiss in your duty. |
|
000004317 |
05.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14260 |
BEAN, A.J. |
2
|
He
will join shortly. He has sent me the endorsed sketch of alterations he
proposes in the house occupied by Orchard. How much will it cost ? Chhaganlal
is overworked and hence this to you. |
|
000004316 |
05.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
Mr.
Gool is still waiting for the list of our subscribers, in Cape Town. except from known regular
supporters never accept orders 'on credit' |
|
000004315 |
05.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
r.
P. cancels all his orders as being overdue. Miss N. Complains about irregular
delivery of "Indian Opinion". " I am most anxious to fulfil promises made." |
|
00004318C |
06.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14645 |
AMTUSLAM NATAL
MERCURY |
1
|
Mrs.
Budree opened it examined and re-sealed it. It is now deposited with the
African Bank Corporation. |
|
00004318C |
06.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14645 |
AHIR,
G. (c/o Sheikh Ameer) |
1
|
Mrs.
Budree opened it examined and re-sealed it. It is now deposited with the
African Bank Corporation. |
|
000004318 |
07.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14261 |
BEAN, A.J. |
2
|
When
Mannering was again taken, it was on monthly basis. In any case he may
continue till the years end on Pound 8 per month, or more if all the Schemers
agree to give him more: I have no Objection. |
|
000004319 |
08.03.1906
|
14449 |
KESHAVLAL (C/O.
GANDHI M. K.) |
14647 |
GANDHI,
C. K. (C/O "INDIAN OPINION") |
1
|
Send
me six more copies. I am constantly asked for these by people in England, who
desire a momento, and have none here to send them. |
|
000004320 |
09.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Write
to Patel Brothers that '"Indian Opinion"' does not publish
religious controversies, I feel for Kitechin. He has spent much and will have
to start over again. So also for Bean But I do not insist you are always free
to reject my advice. |
|
000004321 |
09.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
(1)
Keep your promises (2) Please in a reasonable manner, and is we fail even
then do not mind (3) Be courteous and suffer for others ...etc. |
|
000004322 |
10.03.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
enclose agreement. Please sign and return it. So that the matter be proceeded
with. |
|
000004324 |
12.03.1906
|
14224 |
BUDREE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The
present owner is going insolvent and has notified us to pay up the full price
to save the land from being declared insolvent's property. Do the needful. |
|
000004332 |
13.03.1906
|
14263 |
GOODRICK, GEO
H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Budree
has to pay 2 instalments to C.W. May now in "Queer street". As
transfer should be taken at once Mrs. Budree asked me to send wire Give me
Budree's pass number if you have it. |
|
000004325 |
14.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
I
return herewith Reference to Arbitration duly signed. I take it that the
Duplicate is for my client. |
|
000004329 |
15.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
2
|
I
confirm my two wires instructing you to prepare transfer and offering balance
purchase price I enclose pound 263 cheque for Budree and Subhav. |
|
000004327 |
15.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14224 |
BUDREE |
1
|
I
have wired to Banning field to effect transfer at once. Please give full details
of all Budree's property with details about rent also.
|
|
000004337 |
15.03.1906
|
13696 |
BENNING FIELD
& SON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
two wires of the 15th... We have instructed Mr. Goodricke to secure
transfers. He has got Budree's money. Please send Pound 135-6-0 for Subhar. We are expediting the transfer as much
as possible. |
|
000004328 |
15.03.1906
|
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Have
put both transfers in hand Kindly confirm wires (sent by you) by letter. |
|
000004326 |
15.03.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We
have no objection to your retaining a copy but it should have been better
placed in the hands of the majority of partners.
|
|
000004334 |
16.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14224 |
BUDREE |
1
|
You
should not have borrowed. I have sent the purchase price as I have some
Budree's monies. Who lent you the money? Please do not be hasty next time. |
|
000004333 |
16.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14263 |
GOODRICK, GEO
H. |
1
|
On
getting your wire I wired to Benningfield to secure transfer to send cheque
for Budree and subhav both. Mr.
Budree should not have borrowed. Please refund. |
|
000004336 |
16.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14264 |
SUBHAV C/O KHAN |
1
|
Paid
Benningfield yesterday for transfer. |
|
000004331 |
16.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14627 |
GOODRICK |
1
|
Sent
money Benningfield transfer preparing Return money borrowed
|
|
000004335 |
16.03.1906
|
14264 |
SUBHAV C/O KHAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Understand
May ( present owner ) going insolvent. Please advise. Reply paid. |
|
000004330 |
16.03.1906
|
14224 |
BUDREE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Borrowed
pound 140 and paid to Goodricke send the amount soon. |
|
000004339 |
17.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
I
thought the duplicate was sent for me. I have no objection t your clients
keeping it. I return it
herewith. |
|
000004338 |
17.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13696 |
BENNING FIELD
& SON |
1
|
The
Amount for Budree is duplicated but I have asked Goodricke to refund the loan
borrowed by Mrs. Budree. For
Subhav is it not Pound 132 without interest ? |
|
000023890 |
19.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Brings
to his notice the ever tightning anti Indian legislation. |
|
000004350 |
19.03.1906
|
13688 |
GOODRICKE, G.
H. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I
have sent the transfer for registration. I shall get from Banningfield the
money on transfer. I return
Mrs. Budree the borrowed money. |
|
000004341 |
19.03.1906
|
11440 |
DORASWAMY G.? |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Goodricke
has retuned Pound 137-18-9 borrowed from Jetha Mia without interest.
Regarding Properties in Natal she says you have the transfer deeds. With
tears she complains that she is living in a jungle ( Durban ? ) |
|
000004342 |
19.03.1906
|
13696 |
BENNING FIELD
& SON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
They
are entitled to rebate, but will have to pay interest up to the date of
settlement. Please include
so much interest in your cheque. |
|
000004340 |
19.03.1906
|
13485 |
BHAWANI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
With
whom has Budree left money to pay for due promissory notes for them ? He
wants you to look after all his affairs. I shall feel highly obliged for
information. |
|
000023934 |
20.03.1906
|
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
08290 |
MORLEY, John
(Sir) |
1
|
Invites
attention to the proclamation of 1858 and requests to see that its provisions
are carried out. |
|
000004344 |
23.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11440 |
DORASWAMY G.? |
1
|
That
I may meet all payments due, I want a full statement of all Budree's property
from Mrs. Budree ( Phoolmania ). She may go to Dannhauser or come here: |
|
000004343 |
23.03.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13485 |
BHAWANI |
1
|
Budree
has left moneys with me. I have no papers about Claremont property It would
be much better if you come over here: |
|
000004345 |
06.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
The
rate should not depend upon quantity of type, so there should be no
difficulty in giving our quotations for space for advertisements. Glad Maganlal has improved. |
|
000004346 |
06.04.1906
|
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
I
enclose correspondence with Tatham, and Power of Attorney for transfer form,
which please sign and return. |
|
000004347 |
07.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
(1)
Account book must be up-to-date (2) The paper should not be starved (3) You
should not be over worked - or there will be a catastrophe. What is your view
about (engaging) Mrs. Maganlal. "She is a very excellent worker". |
|
000023924 |
10.04.1906
|
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
10402 |
BRITISH
GOVT. SECY. OF ST FOR COLONIES |
1
|
Communicates
to S. of S. for Colonies purport of S. N. 23890 |
|
000004349 |
10.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I am
still discussing with him, he may rejoin. Hoosen Khan's Letter will be dealt
with in English Columns. |
|
00004354A |
10.04.1906
|
13688 |
GOODRICKE, G.
H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The
transfer has now been complete and I enclose my accounts for Pound 20-5-6. Please settle property Budree and
Subhav's accounts. |
|
000004348 |
11.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
You
and every one should put down in writing all your say, questions etc. Each should do so without consulting
others. |
|
000025872 |
12.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14111 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
5
|
A
detailed letter giving facts about the various pieces of legislation in south
Africa which hit this Indians hard and regulating him to place the matter
before the British Government |
|
000004351 |
19.04.1906
|
14259 |
GANDHI,
M.K.'S OFFICE |
13688 |
GOODRICKE, G.
H. |
1
|
Mr.
Gandhi is at present in Durban, and I am communicating the contents of your
letter to him. |
|
000004353 |
23.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I
shall bring Harilal Thakor with me. Treat Suleiman very well. Publish
advertises as far as possible in this issue. |
|
000004352 |
23.04.1906
|
14268 |
POLAK, H. S. L.
& KESHAVLAL |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Awaiting
quotations for advertisements. I want Mr. Gavanagh's address in Paris. Too busy now send 500 letter-head
sheets. |
|
000004354 |
30.04.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Am
Sending Kalyandas who should do the town work. Take a 2nd class annual ticket
for him. Send (Gokuldas) Goculdas on Friday as "I shall be very much
rushed." Devote your
attention to account books. |
|
00004363A |
01.05.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
To
rush such an important measure at the fag-end of the session is bad. Swamping
of any trade may be avoided but some Indians do good. |
|
000004355 |
02.05.1906
|
14449 |
KESHAVLAL (C/O.
GANDHI M. K.) |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
5
|
I
think much of our failure till now is clue to lack of business methods. It
gives us a bad name. [A letter full of complaints]. |
|
000032165 |
04.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09028 |
KHOOSAL, Mistri |
1
|
Gandhiji
writes to khoosal sukha Mistri that Lalu Jogi will pau in instatements. He
had asked him (Lalu Joji) to state the number of instalments. |
|
000004356 |
05.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
You
should do only general supervision work as to other matters and devote all
other time to account books. Kalyandas
ought to be tower of strength. I am glad you are trying to improve the
ground. Read on gardening. |
|
000004358 |
05.05.1906
|
13485 |
BHAWANI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Where is Mr.
Gandhi at present. Reply to me to Dannhauser. |
|
000004357 |
06.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
You have to be
lost in accounts books at present.... You must pay your chief attention to
accounts. |
|
000023891 |
10.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
A letter if
Introduction. |
|
000004359 |
14.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
1
|
Will you kindly
let me know what has happened in the matter of the valuation ? |
|
000004360 |
14.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13463 |
SHEIKH AMEER |
1
|
I was away in
Natal hence the delay. Sorry. Has the purchase price been received ? Where is
Budree's share ? Bhawani is here: |
|
000004361 |
15.05.1906
|
14255 |
WATT & PICK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Valuators fixed
the price at 3 pound50/- The transfer is delayed owing to the absence in
India of Timol, a partner of Vawda C.S. & Co. |
|
000004362 |
17.05.1906
|
14270 |
GREEN &
TUNMER, AUCTIONEERS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please
communicate with the Master of the Supreme Court. Who required us to sell the
property bought by your client. |
|
000032166 |
28.05.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09029 |
KHUSHAL SUKHA
MISTRI |
1
|
The two new
figures sent by you have been foewarded to Uniyashanker with recommendation.
it is good that you wrote to Shri Khanderai. |
|
000004363 |
29.05.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
(1) Formal
authorisation does not include registered Certificates of the late South
African Republic. (2) The Governor has absolute - unfettered - not
"judicial" discretion etc., to grant or refuse permission to enter.
I sympathise with your people. |
|
000023892 |
08.06.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Informs that as
he will be going with the stretcher Bearer corps he will not be able to go to
England, to put forth the case before the commission. Hopes the committee
will do it. |
|
000025873 |
22.06.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
1
|
I have to be
with the stretchers beares Corps. Please do what you can while you are in
England and do visit us on your return voyage. |
|
000023931 |
30.06.1906
|
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
|
Informs that
the municapilities Assocaiation has refused to adopt suggestion of the S. of
S. for colonies and has thereby perpetuated the danger to the Indian
community-this refused is against the understanding with late Mr. Harry
Escombe. |
|
000004365 |
01.07.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
1
|
Date Satyagraha
Fund Receipt as on 22-7-1906. Publish all names. Mind your health, as you are
very enthusiastic, I should say so. The batch of 16 will keep the flag
flying. |
|
000004364 |
17.07.1906
|
13485 |
BHAWANI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
In Johannesburg
you told me that you would furnish all particulars regarding Budree's land
affairs. Please do so. I have a letter from Budree. |
|
000023935 |
24.07.1906
|
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
08290 |
MORLEY, John
(Sir) |
1
|
Reproduces
letter under S. N. 23931 and Hopes the matter will be considered. |
|
000023903 |
30.07.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08273 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
1
|
Inquires if he
approves of the idea of a deputation to be sent to England. |
|
000023893 |
30.07.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Notes that the
statement has been sent to the Committee. Congratulates his grand daughter
for success in M. A. Examination. |
|
000023894 |
06.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
3
|
Brings to his
notice the implications of the proposed legislation as envisaged in the
speech of the colonial Secretary Mr. Duncan and requests to contact the Home
Government Dept; to intervene and stop such anti Indian Legislation. |
|
000023895 |
13.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
The proposed
legislation curtails what was promised in the earlier despatches. |
|
000004366 |
14.08.1906
|
13690 |
BENNING FIELD
R. & SONS |
14272 |
BUDREE [Nazar's
Office] |
1
|
We beg to
remind you that we are still without settlement of your Promissory Notes for
Pound 5-18-0, due 30th Ultimo. Please send cheque. |
|
000004367 |
18.08.1906
|
13485 |
BHAWANI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You know Budree
has paid for the 34 acres, but the Deeds are not yet to hand. You promised 3
months back to look into the matter. Do so now. |
|
000004368 |
27.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
Sending 3
articles. Dadabhoy's must head them. "Too exhausted to give more".
Give Dadabhoy's photo, as supplement etc. |
|
000032167 |
30.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09029 |
KHUSHAL SUKHA
MISTRI |
1
|
In reply to
K.s. Mistri's letter Gandhiji says that he has written to Mr. Khanderai and
would reply to him in due time. |
|
000004369 |
30.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
1
|
Thanks for
yours of the 14th.. I enclose herewith cheque for Pound 5-18-0 in settlement
of the Promissory Note which please return to me. |
|
000004370 |
30.08.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14273 |
BHAWANI BUDREE |
1
|
Excuse my
silence. I have been moving to and fro and been very busy. I will go in to
the matter of Budree's affairs and then write to you. |
|
000004372 |
01.09.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
3
|
I may go to
England or to Gaol. I will be the first to disobey the law. I am glad Harilal
managed every thing and took a deck - ticket. |
|
000004373 |
03.09.1906
|
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Thanks for
cheque. Budree's bill for Pound 6-1-0 due 30th January is still unpaid. If
you can send us a cheque with 6 % interest, and Bank exchange added. |
|
000004374 |
05.09.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
1
|
I enclose
cheque for Pound 6-7-2 regarding promissory note due 30-1-1906. It includes
interest and bank exchanges on both the cheques. |
|
000004371 |
06.09.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
"The
condition of the Asiatic is made more intolerable than before: "After
pointing out the worst features, Gregowski R. thinks that" passive
resistance can do no good. It would mean ruin. Very few people including
Asiatics are made of the stuff of martyrs. " 'There is legally no
unconstitutional law' " - i.e. a law is a law whether it is good or bad. |
|
000004375 |
07.09.1906
|
13489 |
BENNING FIELD |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Thanks for
cheque. The Bill is enclosed duly cancelled. |
|
000023925 |
22.09.1906
|
10402 |
BRITISH GOVT.
SECY. OF ST FOR COLONIES |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
|
Informs that
the legislation removes some of the hardships though not all. Opines that a
deputation will not serve any useful purpose. |
|
000004376 |
27.09.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
We all agree
that Mr. Gandhi and Ally and Abdul Gani or... should form the Deputation. And
we take a solemn Vow that we will not register ourselves and make best
efforts to prevent others from so doing. [ 28 Signatures ] |
|
000004378 |
04.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13491 |
GREEN &
TUNMER |
1
|
Budree brought
through you certain property from Master, Supreme Court. Please let me know
details. I have not Title Deeds with me, and cannot trace them. |
|
000004384 |
08.10.1906
|
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
3
|
The Ordinance
may ultimately reduce British Indians to the status of menials and their
confinement in location. Large property in danger etc. |
|
000004379 |
08.10.1906
|
13491 |
GREEN &
TUNMER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We enclose
particulars of the land bought by Budree. The price paid was Pound 800. |
|
000004381 |
11.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
1
|
Will you inform
me where the Title Deeds now are and to whom were they given when the land
was sold. |
|
000004380 |
11.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13491 |
GREEN &
TUNMER |
1
|
Thanks for
plans and details regarding Bluff property bought by Budree. |
|
000023928 |
15.10.1906
|
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Refers to
remarks by the chief justice in the case of a child and requests him to bring
if to the notice of authorities. |
|
000026434 |
16.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13188 |
GANDHI, Ramdas |
2
|
I expect your
letters. |
|
000004382 |
17.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12739 |
SUPREME COURT |
1
|
Thanks for your
information that the late Mr. Nazar was asked to apply to the Auctioneers. As
he does not seem to have done so, I will apply. |
|
000023929 |
22.10.1906
|
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
|
Informs that
Bill is being introduced disabling non viters from obtaining trade licences.
Absence of voting power thrust upon Asiatics is now proposed to be treated as
a disability for trading. |
|
000004385 |
22.10.1906
|
13493 |
BRITISH INDIAN
DEPUTATION |
13122 |
TIMES, THE |
3
|
Your
Johannesburg correspondent has maligned and misrepresented us Indians We are
prepared to compromise on the influx and unfair trade competition issue, we
want full civic rights for Indians already there: |
|
000004383 |
23.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13491 |
GREEN &
TUNMER |
1
|
Much obliged
for your information in yours of the 19th.
|
|
000004386 |
24.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14276 |
MACKERNESS F.,
MOLTENO P.A.&OT |
1
|
Ally H.O. and
myself have been deputed to wait upon British Authorities and prominent men.
Kindly give us an appointment to explain. |
|
000004397 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
1
|
The chief
difficulty is financial Sir Mancherji promises whole hearted support. Please
look up office Rooms for the committee. |
|
000004393 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
**********NIRAV
ADDRESS STARTS |
1
|
Will you lunch
with me at ... ? to discuss with you the question you raised. Thanking you
for sending the Typist. |
|
000004388 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
3
|
Sir Lepl
griffin has declined take part Deputation. |
|
000004399 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1
|
Sir Birdwood G.
agrees to lead and introduce the Deputation if you approve. Sir Griffin L
though sympathetic declines probably as he disapproves the personnel.
|
|
000004394 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13500 |
GOOL, Abdul
Hamid (Dr.) |
1
|
Your father
earnestly desires me to see you but I am fully engaged. Please give me a call
any day between 9 to 9-30 A.M. |
|
000004389 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
3
|
Mr Ally and
myself here as deputation. Sir Cotton H., Naoroji D., Sir Mancherji
Bhawanagree, Cox, have agreed to form Deputation committee. Will you be
spokesman to lead us ? |
|
000004391 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13498 |
GRIFFIN, Lepel
(Sir) |
1
|
|
|
000004395 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13501 |
JAMES, L. M. |
1
|
I have to draw
up a letter to the Foreign Office. Will you, therefore send me copy of your
representation which I drew up ? |
|
000004390 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13497 |
AMEER ALI |
3
|
It is proposed
there should be a deputation introducing us to colonial Secretary. Sir Cotton
H. Naoroji Dadabhoy, have agreed to join it. Will you kindly join it ? |
|
000004393 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
POLAK J. H. L. |
1
|
Will you lunch
with me at ... ? to discuss with you the question you raised. Thanking you
for sending the Typist. |
|
000004392 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13499 |
MANGA |
1
|
Will you
pleased give me a call on Monday at 9 a.m. I am otherwise engaged. |
|
000004396 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
1
|
Thanks for your
telegraphic consent. I am sure Sir Mancherji approves of the idea. Please
give us an appointment to explain our position. |
|
000004398 |
25.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I have the
honour to report our arrival. Several gentlemen will probably introduce us to
His Lordship. |
|
000004387 |
25.10.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
A list of 18+3
(21) letters including Lord Hamilton G. Lord Stanley. Rt. Hon. Dilke, Sir
Cotton H., Sir Griffin L. Bhawanagree M. etc. |
|
000004405 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
1
|
Please do
inquire about rents. We want a cheap room. I have given an appointment to
Reuter. May see Sir Birdwood G. at Sir Bhawnagree Manherji's. |
|
000004401 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10323 |
INDIAN OPINION |
1
|
Except once, I
have always slept after 1 A.M. My letter to Polak will explain everything. I
have called Miss Pywell to London - if you will let me at my expense. |
|
000004403 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
Sir William
thinks I was rash in asking Sir Birdwood G. to be spokesman. He and Naoroji
D. suggest Sir Bhawnagreed Mancherji's name but they require your approval.
Please give me your opinion. |
|
000004404 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
Please see him
every day. Do not mind expense. Your presence alone would be inspiring. I
want to write about my sorrows but I am two late to do so to night. |
|
000004400 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13505 |
ADAM, G. J. |
1
|
I am sorry I
missed you when you gave me a call. Will you do so again, tomorrow at ...?
Mr, Ally is down with Rheumatism. |
|
000004408 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14288 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer |
2
|
Very sorry to
know you spent a bad night due to that deadly cigar. I think so. What is your
view regarding the committee.?
|
|
000004409 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14312 |
YUK-LIN-LEW |
1
|
I cannot draft
it until I get the Petition of the Chinese to the Chinese Embassy. Please
send it. |
|
000004402 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I am too busy.
West is bringing his sister. She appeared to be simple and willing. Please
make her feel at home. Indian ladies have much to learn from European ladies
and vice versa. |
|
000004406 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
5
|
A long letter
detailing their progress regarding Deputation, reporting Gandhiji's visit to
Polak's family, in very affectionate and playful mood, with a hint of his
favourite remedies for illness etc. quite typical. |
|
000004407 |
26.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01801 |
PERMANAND |
2
|
He should know
(1) good English (2) good grounding in Maths (3) French, Dutch, Latin
(specially) to be a good lawyer in South Africa. Also some scientific
training, and some technical art to be useful to Society. |
|
000004414 |
27.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14291 |
MACKARNESS,
Frederick H. (M. P.) |
1
|
I venture to
think that the meeting need not be Liberals only as there is no division of
opinion on South African Indian question. |
|
000004413 |
27.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13513 |
MUKERJI, J. C. |
1
|
There is always
enough matter in " The Times " to be sent for "Indian
Opinion". Please post it on Saturdays at the last moment to be
up-to-date. |
|
000004412 |
27.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD, Josiah
(Dr.) |
2
|
I have lost my
sense of smell, have chronic catarrh. My fruit and diet has damaged my teeth.
Please give me a professional not friendly visit. |
|
000004410 |
27.10.1906
|
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I have been
asked to be the spokesman of the Deputation which will introduce the
Transvaal Deputation. May I ask you to appoint a time ? |
|
000004411 |
27.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00238 |
ALLY, H. C. |
1
|
A suggestion
has been made that we should address Members of Parliament. So sorry for your
absence, but I believe in predestination - some good must be lurking even in
your absence. |
|
000023930 |
29.10.1906
|
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Informs that
the members of the deputation-especially G.- now in England are bitterly
attacked by the press. |
|
000004415 |
29.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14292 |
SHYAMJI
KRISHNAVARMA, SHYAMAJI |
1
|
I enclose
herewith stamps for 1/6 d. Which you were good enough to advance last
evening. |
|
000004416 |
29.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
Sir Bhawnagree
Mancherji, Sir Birdwood G., Sir Cotton H., Naoroji D., Ameer Ali, etc will
introduce us. Please give appointment. |
|
000004417 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14293 |
BROWN, F.H. |
1
|
Please drop me
a line if you can lunch with me to-morrow. I regret I hare no photos.
throwing light on the question, nor of myself.
|
|
000004418 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13513 |
MUKERJI, J. C. |
1
|
Everything else
being subservient to my Transvaal work, I could not keep appointment. My
apologies. Please see me to-morrow. |
|
000004427 |
30.10.1906
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
3
|
This Ordinance
will prevent British Indians from holding even leases of landed property,
thus rendering British Indian position worse. Please disallow and appoint
Inquiry Commission as suggested by sir Mancherji Bhavnagree. |
|
000004419 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12297 |
ROYAPPEN,
JOSEPH |
1
|
I am
exceedingly busy and in the evenings only I can dictate letters. I shall
write to you if I have a free evening. |
|
000004428 |
30.10.1906
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
14304 |
MORLEY, John
(Sir) |
1
|
As Trustee for
Indian subject, I do hope you will plead their case and secure for them the
protection they are entitled to. |
|
000004422 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
POLAK J. H. L. |
1
|
My discussion
with the Pandit being important and unfinished, I shall have to cut short my
day's stay and leave you at 4 P.M. on Sunday. |
|
000004422 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
**********NIRAV
ADDRESS STARTS |
1
|
My discussion
with the Pandit being important and unfinished, I shall have to cut short my
day's stay and leave you at 4 P.M. on Sunday. |
|
000004421 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12882 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer |
1
|
I shall find
out his address. I have just settled down to work i.e. 12 midnight. Lord
Elgin will see us on the 8th.... |
|
000004420 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13519 |
DOCTOR M. N. |
1
|
I must cancel
my appointment being too busy. If you come on....., we can walk together and
talk on my way to Polak where I have to go. |
|
000004426 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14301 |
WATTON SPENCER
(Mrs.) |
1
|
It is
irreparable loss to you but many others feel poorer. I am too busy to see
you. Still I will try. When are you at home ? |
|
000004425 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13523 |
MERCER, ARTHUR |
1
|
Much obliged
for giving me the address and the enclosure: |
|
000004423 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13520 |
REAY (Lord) |
1
|
Will you please
join ? Will you let us place before you our position in Transvaal ? I called
on you without appointment to pay my respects. |
|
000004424 |
30.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13522 |
BYLES, W. P. |
1
|
I shall send
you my card at the House of Commons, probably to-day or sometime next week. |
|
000004433 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13530 |
GODFREY, GEORGE |
1
|
Here is your
Representation. But you should bear the printing charges. So that you can say
you have felt. Canvas M.Ps' and Editors' Views in favour. |
|
000004434 |
31.10.1906
|
14309 |
SOUTH AFRICAN
INDIAN STUDENTS IN |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
4
|
The Ordinance
debars us from practising in Transvaal, even entering Transvaal and even if
we can, we have to carry passes like criminals. |
|
000004440 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12882 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer |
1
|
I am very busy.
Went to bed last night at 3-30 A.M. I have forwarded a Representation to be
sent in by the Chinese Minister. To establish a Permanent Committee. I have
cabled for sanction. |
|
000004439 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13534 |
PYWELL, Ada
(Mrs.) |
1
|
Can I see you
any day I am snatched, to run down to Leicester ? It is just possible I may
be able to spare a day. |
|
000004441 |
31.10.1906
|
13535 |
CHINA GOVERNMENT |
14315 |
GREY, L.
(FOREIGN SECRETARY) |
2
|
In view of our
cordial relations and the most-favoured-nation treatment to British Subject
in China. I trust you will secure proper treatment to Chinese subject, who
have a very real grievance. |
|
000004435 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13532 |
MACKENZIE, H.
Rose |
1
|
Thanks for the
very good interview published in South Africa. May I ask you to lunch with me
? A deal can be done by quiet chat. |
|
000004432 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14293 |
BROWN, F.H. |
1
|
I shall await
you at 3 P.M., have a chat and then avail myself of your kind offer to take
me to the reception [of N.I. A.] |
|
000004438 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
Thanks for the
appointment to receive us. I shall see to it that our number is not more than
12. I shall forward you the names. |
|
000004429 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14305 |
DILKE, Charles
(Sir) (M.P.) & NAOROJI D. |
1
|
He will receive
the Deputation (of Transvaal Indians), at 3 P.M. on 8th November. Please come
at 2-30 P.M., so that there may be a preliminary conference of the
introducing Deputation. Sir Griffin L. has now agreed to lead it. |
|
000004430 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13509 |
PARMANAND
(Prof.) |
1
|
It is very sad.
It seems he cannot find even food. Please go in to his case and find him
lodgings at India House if necessary. |
|
000004431 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13529 |
STANLEY (Lord) |
1
|
Obliged for the
appointment given by you. I shall avail myself of it at 10 A.M. to-morrow
(Thursday). |
|
000004437 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14312 |
YUK-LIN-LEW |
1
|
I got a copy of
the Chinese Representative, which is not according to my draft. Though
Objectionable in places, I do not wish to disturb it. Here is the draft. |
|
000004436 |
31.10.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14311 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
I must encroach
upon my dinner hour on Thursday to see you. If I cannot I shall try to be at
Bromley on Friday. Glad of Ali's Progress. |
|
000004445 |
01.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13497 |
AMEER ALI |
1
|
Mr. Ally and I
are anxious to pay our respects and to place the position before you before
the Deputation waits on Lord Elgin. Please gives us appointment. |
|
000004510 |
01.11.1906
|
14350 |
WHOLESALE
SHIPPING FIRM |
14524 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY, P.S. to |
1
|
We think the
presence of (the) British Indian merchants tends to the district benefit of
Transvaal; as it reduces the cost of living expenses. The Ordinance imposes
indignity and hardship. There should be no class legislation regarding
immigration but it may be on cape Lines. |
|
00004441A |
01.11.1906
|
14316 |
GANDHI, M.K.
& ALLY, H.O. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
10
|
It give the
history of Anti-Indian Legislation in Transvaal and shows effectively how the
Transvaal Ordinance, instead of being a relieving measure, imposes fresh
hardships and humiliations on Indians going beyond Law III of 1885. |
|
000004442 |
01.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13537 |
SCHWANN,
Charles M. P. |
1
|
The Transvaal
Indian Deputation will see colonial Secretary on the 8th... Sir Griffin L.
will head the Deputation to introduce us. Will you join-or let us see you ? |
|
000004443 |
01.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14318 |
COX, Harold
(M.P.) |
1
|
Thanks for
consenting to join the Introducing Deputation. Will you give me an
appointment ? Sir Griffin L. will head the Deputation. |
|
000004444 |
01.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14318 |
COX, Harold
(M.P.) |
1
|
(Gandhiji) Mr.
Gandhi asks me to forward you the enclosed letter from Sir Wedderburn
William, which was inadvertently omitted. |
|
000004669 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He stood 1st
and thus maintained the reputation of his country in England. We hope he will
reach the top. |
|
000004667 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
It is not a
fact that the Dutch regime allowed Indians to build and trade there ? Should
not an Inquiry Committee be appointed etc ? Is the Asiatic Ordinance
unprecedented ? - that now here also there is pass system ? |
|
000004668 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
A memorable
article advising defiance to constituted authority and ringing with the same
heroic challenging note which Gandhiji repeated in "Shaking the
Manest" and such other articles. |
|
000004636 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A list of six
objections. If sanctioned, the Imperial Government will grant municipality
the right to curtail residential rights of British Indians etc. |
|
000004576 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Constitution
and names of office-bearers of [probably] what was afterwards called "S.
A.British Indians Vigilance Committee". Griffin L. Vice-President. |
|
000004446 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Ordinance
is the natural outcome of the Imperial Governments degrading Indians and
treating them as worse than Kaffirs by its Asiatic Ordinance An Inquiry
Commission already promised should be appointed. |
|
000004670 |
01.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
If Vijay raghav
charior [Editor-"Hindoo"] died young he has died for the sake of
his country and done much. |
|
000004458 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13544 |
GIBSON J. C. |
1
|
Thanks for your
sympathetic Note. There is no chance of my being able to go to Scotland. I am
working practically day and night. |
|
000004462 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14329 |
THORNTON, T. H. |
1
|
Since you have
consented to join the Introducing Deputation, I beg to conform you that the
interview takes place on the 8th. Will you come 1/2 an hour earlier ? |
|
000004455 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13538 |
COX, Harold |
1
|
I shall be
pleased to wait on you on Monday at 4-30. |
|
000004451 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13539 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
1
|
The enclosed
tells you everything. Am too busy. I shall try to run up to Leicester to see
Miss Pywell if I can. |
|
000004468 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14312 |
YUK-LIN-LEW |
1
|
I hope you have
received the draft of the letter for the Chinese to send to the Foreign
Secretary. |
|
000004454 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13542 |
ADAM, G. A. |
1
|
The Transvaal
Indian Delegates will be assisted by the gentleman as per list enclosed. Sir
L. Griffin heads the Deputation. |
|
000004457 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13543 |
LAWSON, Edith
(Miss) |
1
|
Did you not
turn up as you were suited ? If so my congratulations. I will value a call
from you to-morrow. |
|
000004469 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13553 |
SCOTT, A. H. |
1
|
Have you done
anything more in the matter ? If the meeting is held before the Date of
Deputation, and a sympathetic resolution passed it would strengthen our hands
as also of Elgin's Shall I wait on you? |
|
000004456 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14324 |
WALTON, Spencer
(Mrs.) |
1
|
Being engaged
in preparing for the interview with L. Elgin on Thursday next. I shall try to
see you on Friday next. |
|
000004471 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14333 |
HAMILTON,
George (Lord) |
1
|
If you kindly
give us an appointment before the 8th instant, we shall feel greatly obliged.
Much obliged. to you for your letter of 31st October. |
|
000004463 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
**********NIRAV
ADDRESS STARTS |
1
|
If you can
arrange the meeting before the Deputation meets it would be better. Please
bestir yourself. I too shall see Mr, Scott etc. |
|
000004460 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13546 |
BISSICKS, H. |
1
|
Please see me
on Wednesday. I fully sympathise with you and do not want repayment of my
advance to the Late Miss Bissicks. It was my contribution. |
|
000004466 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
If you approve
of the idea, please move in the matter. It would help us and Lord Elgin, if
it held before he receives the Deputation. |
|
000004463 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
POLAK J. H. L. |
1
|
If you can
arrange the meeting before the Deputation meets it would be better. Please
bestir yourself. I too shall see Mr, Scott etc. |
|
000004465 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
Thanks for your
letter. I have now placed myself in communication with Harold Cox. I went to
the House of commons twice but failed to catch him. |
|
000004467 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13551 |
WALLACE, W. A. |
1
|
Your letter
regarding Room no 28 Ground Floor, for which thanks. I hope to be able to let
you know shortly. |
|
000004459 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
I shall be
pleased to see you at the Hotel on Monday or Tuesday at 9-30 A.M. |
|
000004464 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14330 |
BORNER, A.
(Messrs.) |
1
|
I enclose
herewith cheque for pound 6-17-0 in settlement of Accounts. Please receipt
the Bill and return. |
|
000004452 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14321 |
MACINTYRE, W.
J. |
1
|
Your nice
chatty humorous letter. It is funny you did not so well know my toleration.
Your sanguine letter make me hope for your success. |
|
000004450 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12950 |
KALLENBACH,
Hermann |
1
|
At times I have
set up till 3-30 A.M. and always at 1 A.M. except once. I shall look forward
to your letters every week. Thanks for this. |
|
000004453 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00393 |
MUKERJI |
1
|
I had intended
to send the list through Prof. Paramanand ; but I forgot I send it now direct
to Polak, |
|
000004449 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
Sending 25
copies of the Representation (4441 SN), as the basis for discussion at the
interview. Have they agreed to vote 3 pound00 for the Committee ? |
|
000004461 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I have received
a cable from Natal regarding a new Bill which if passed would efface Indian
Traders altogether. Please grant a short interview. |
|
000004470 |
02.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I enclose
herewith a statement of facts which will form the basis for further
submission to Lord Elgin. |
|
000004448 |
02.11.1906
|
13530 |
GODFREY, GEORGE |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Will you please
attend at the Hotel at 12 noon to-morrow regarding the representation to be
sent to Lord Elgin by South Africa Indian Students ? |
|
000004447 |
02.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Not traders
only but every Asiatic including infants to be registered with 10 digit
impression which he has always to carry and show to the Police etc.
|
|
000023926 |
03.11.1906
|
10403 |
GODFREY, George
V. & 4 OTHERS |
10402 |
BRITISH GOVT.
SECY. OF ST FOR COLONIES |
2
|
Representation
to British Government by students studying in England, who are Asiatics, but
born and residing in South Africa; about the Adverse effect on them and others
in similar position of racial legislation being enacted in south Africa. |
|
000004472 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14334 |
ARATHOON, A.M. |
1
|
Thanks. I hope
you have re-directed to Mr. Thornten, the paper which I sent yesterday under
c/o the Association I am confirming my letter to him. |
|
000004478 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14329 |
THORNTON, T. H. |
1
|
Thanks for
consenting to join the Deputation Will you give us an appointment to pay our
respects and place the position fully before you? |
|
000004474 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12996 |
NATAL BANK |
1
|
Will you give
the bearer Mr. Ritch a draft on Johannesburg for pound 100/- filled in? I
shall sign it and return it to be placed to my credit. |
|
000004473 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13517 |
BROWN, F. H. |
1
|
I venture to
enclose herewith two copies of the Representation (SN 4441A), which will form
the basis for discussion at the interview. |
|
000004475 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13557 |
CARTWRIGHT,
Albert |
1
|
A Mrs. Reade
called on me. Seemed to be very ill and nervous. She gave me your name. Will
you give me information regarding her? |
|
000004476 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14649 |
DILKE, Charles
(Sir) (M.P.) |
1
|
Much obliged to
you for your letter If you cannot come, will you send a letter of sympathy to
be read to Lord Elgin?. |
|
000004477 |
03.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13498 |
GRIFFIN, Lepel
(Sir) |
1
|
Transvaal
Indian Deputation I sent you paper I enclose herewith a list of persons who
will join the Deputation Lord Elgin asks me to restrict the number to 12. |
|
000004480 |
03.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mr. A. A.
Sohrawarthy the retiring Secretary was honoured He said that the object of
the society was peaceful propaganda to achieve world brother hood. |
|
000004481 |
03.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Dadabhai
Naoroji presided The paper was very well read. He was congratulated on his
ability. Some thought he was too (practical) partial to England. |
|
000004479 |
03.11.1906
|
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"The
refusal for your demands will be an irretrievable blow to the British
Empire" A letter (giving) ringing with noble indignation and sense of
justice. |
|
000004490 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13505 |
ADAM, G. J. |
1
|
I enclose the
circular letter addressed by (some) members of Parliament. Will you inform the
press?
|
|
000004491 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13557 |
CARTWRIGHT,
Albert |
1
|
I enclose three
papers* Your letter encourages me. Seel your personal acquaintance. Can we
lunch together? |
|
000004488 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13563 |
ST. EDMUND'S
"BOARD STAIRS" |
1
|
My friend Mr,
Oldfield thinks Mr. Manga needs a change Please wire to him if you can
accommodate him as also your charges per week |
|
000004486 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13561 |
ADAM, G. G. |
1
|
Regarding your
inquiry, the deputation will be received by Lord Elgin at 3 p.m. Next
Thursday |
|
000004484 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13560 |
KITCHIN, JOSEPH |
1
|
Your brother
and my friend H. Kitchin is anxious - as I too am - that I should make your
acquaintance. Please give me appointment
|
|
000004489 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14340 |
TIMES, THE |
1
|
I beg to
enclose herewith for your information and publication the signed letter
addressed by some members of Parliament. |
|
000004487 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13562 |
WALPOLE GEORGE |
1
|
Thanks for your
letter I shall not need your services as I have permanently engaged an expert
short hand typist. |
|
000004485 |
05.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14648 |
AMEER ALI
(C.I.E.) |
1
|
Mr. Ally H.O.
and I will be pleased to wait on you at the Reform club to-morrow at 4 p.m. |
|
000004483 |
05.11.1906
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
Herewith
"Indian Opinion" of 13th October reporting the case which brings
into prominent relief our hardships- even of infants in Transvaal Please also
see "The Thin End" in the issue |
|
000004482 |
05.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A meeting of
Liberal, Labour and National parties' members to hear Indian view will be
held on .... They think the Ordinance is a breach of promise. Please attend |
|
000004492 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14293 |
BROWN, F.H. |
1
|
I enclose last
2 issues of "Indian Opinion" to give you an idea. The last number
contain our photographs. Thanks for introducing me to Sir Curzon Wyllie. |
|
000004499 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14342 |
ROSENBURG, E.
(Miss) |
1
|
Do you mind
calling here to-morrow at 3-15-pm.? Sharp to enable you to begin at 3-30. Mr.
Ally an important appointment at 5-30 p.m. |
|
000004501 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13569 |
ROYEPPAN,
Joseph |
1
|
Please do
attend Member of Parliaments' meeting to distribute Representation. "If
you can come, do not fail." |
|
000004500 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13568 |
PATHAR RUTHNAM |
1
|
Pather Ruthnam
go over to Mr. Polak and fix up about your school and boarding House. An
exceeding nice lady with a daughter capable of teaching has consented to take
you at a boarder. |
|
000004503 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
Herewith a copy
of the memorial. You will find it (?) on page 8. Please return the memorial
after perusal. |
|
000004493 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14649 |
DILKE, Charles
(Sir) (M.P.) |
1
|
Extremely
obliged for yours of the 5th instant. As suggested therein I will not make
use of the letter before Lord Elgin.
|
|
000004494 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14330 |
BORNER, A.
(Messrs.) |
1
|
I now enclose
further cheque for pound 1/- and your amended Bill, which please return duly
discharged |
|
000004498 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
Will you take
the bearer, A TAnzi, a waiter, in this hotel as your patient on the poor fee
and let me know the charges?
|
|
000004497 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13566 |
REES, J. D. |
1
|
Greatly obliged
for your letter. We are including your name. Will you attend M.P.'s meeting?
If possible we shall see you at the house earlier . |
|
000004502 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13557 |
CARTWRIGHT,
Albert |
1
|
So glad to have
you for breakfast. I agree fully with you that we have everything to gain by
having the meeting public, so just is our cause. Will you enquire at the
colonial Office if it is to be public ? |
|
000004495 |
06.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I enclose the
List. The number comes to 14, which Lord Elgin be graciously pleased to
excuse as Sir Dilke may not be able to attend. |
|
000004496 |
06.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Two copies of
the list actually submitted L. Alderly, Dilke, Griffin, Cotton, Birdwood,
Ameer Ali, Thornton Rees etc. (Two other lists are rough & copies of the
names of possible members ?) |
|
000004504 |
06.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
I beg to
enclose herewith complete list of the members of the Deputation, that will
wait on Lord Elgin, at 8 P.M., on Thursday 8th instant. |
|
000004508 |
07.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
POLAK J. H. L. |
1
|
You can make
your appointment with him for taking him to the City of London. College as
also for putting him into the Boarding House. |
|
000004508 |
07.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12865 |
**********NIRAV
ADDRESS STARTS |
1
|
You can make
your appointment with him for taking him to the City of London. College as
also for putting him into the Boarding House. |
|
000004505 |
07.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13571 |
SCHWANN,
Charles |
1
|
I apologise.
You will readily excuse the mistake when I inform you that there was
absolutely no time left for examining the proof. |
|
000004506 |
07.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
I want to place
the position so as to enlist your sympathy for active intervention - of
course diplomatic. The new Bill makes it more necessary. |
|
000004509 |
07.11.1906
|
12882 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer |
13573 |
KIDWAI, S.M.H. |
1
|
I shall be
pleased to see you at the Hotel Cecil. Mr. Gandhi will be present. The Pan
Islamic Society can do much to further our cause. |
|
000004507 |
07.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14111 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
1
|
To keep my
promise, I inform you hereby that Sir L. Griffin desires strongly that you
should join. I forgot to tell him then of your Objection. |
|
000004520 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09337 |
BARNES |
1
|
If you are
still in Victoria station, Please let me know, and I shall look you up. My
regards to all, if you get this letter. |
|
000004518 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09337 |
BARNES |
1
|
If you are
staying in westbourne Park Road, kindly drop me a line that I may see you
before I leave England. I now live at Johannesburg. |
|
000004525 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14359 |
DIGBY, SAM
(NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB) |
1
|
Sir Mancherji
gave me your name as a friend of Transvaal Indians. I enclose herewith
several Representations to Lord Elgin whom we meet to-day. |
|
000004515 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
Will His
Lordship acquaint us with the nature of the 'gram':, and the names of the
senders ? So that we may explain this some-what startling upshot. We request
the favour of a brief interview also. |
|
000004526 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
I enclose the
Memorial. If you think any change is necessary, please make it, and I will
get it re-typed and then circulated. |
|
000004527 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
I have
incorporated the correction made by you. The interview was very satisfactory.
If a sufficient effort is now made, probably we shall succeed. |
|
000004524 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13622 |
STEAD W. T. |
1
|
Mr. Ally and I
shall appreciate an interview with you. If you give us an appointment, we
will try to place our position before you. |
|
000004517 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13614 |
FREETH (Mrs.) |
1
|
I drop this
letter on the off-chance of its reaching you as I do not know your proper
address. I should be sorry to leave without seeing you. |
|
000004522 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14356 |
WOOLGRAM AND
ROBERTS (Messrs) |
1
|
Yes, we will
give one guinea for 200 copies if they begin from 20th Ultimo, and are about
British Indians in South Africa - not necessarily about me or Mr. Ally or
Deputation. |
|
000004523 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14357 |
CAMERON, KIN
& CO. (Messrs) |
1
|
It was agreed
that a Commissioner should take it during my stay here: Can it be taken next
week as I may leave London afterwards. |
|
000004521 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13582 |
SOLOMON,
Richard (Sir) |
1
|
You are a
friend of the "coloured"s You thought that an Inquiry commission
was due to us. A ward of approval from you will do the thing. |
|
000004516 |
08.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13577 |
BLAIR, G.
(Mrs.) |
1
|
As we cannot
possibly stay here upto January, the idea of a meeting must be dropped.
Greatly obliged for your sympathy. |
|
000004513 |
08.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Gandhiji's full
statement, a summery of which is included in the above (4512 SN) Full of
reasoned moderation with just a mention of possible Satyagraha. |
|
000004528 |
08.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Law III of 1885
is itself a serious hardship, but this new Ordinance is an insult, a
delegation. viz. Mr Nomura's case who got entry permit though Mr. Gandhi.
Save your Nation's honour. [By James L.M, the Chinese Delegate ?] |
|
000004514 |
08.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Evidently the
speech of Sir M. Bhawnagree, at the Deputation urging the appointment of a
Commission which Lord Elgin's predecessor almost promised. |
|
000004512 |
08.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
|
"Confidential"
report. After earnest pleas by several Englishmen and Indians : some with
tense emotion : Lord Elgin gives a cold reply, takes upon himself the
responsibility for the Ordinance, defends it and does not promise even an
Inquiry as suggested to by Deputation. |
|
000004511 |
08.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
The Introducing
Deputation has Members from all parties. The recent meeting of M.Ps. (Members
of Parliament) also shows British sympathy. That the Transvaal Indians are
unhappy even without the Ordinance is proved by the recent case of a child's
conviction set aside with scathing criticism by Transvaal chief Justice. |
|
000004519 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14354 |
ALDERLEY &
DILKE C. |
1
|
Thanks for your
presence at the Deputation to Lord Elgin despite inclement weather. We hope
you will continue your interest. |
|
000004529 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1
|
If we succeed
in our mission, you will probably be responsible. Your suggestion of a
Deputation to Morley is fully approved of by L. Griffin. Lord G. Hamilton in
his interview had a "non-possumus" attitude. |
|
000004534 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
I cannot
undergo the operation on Saturday - or there about; things have taken a turn
for the better as also for worse I may be ready Saturday week. |
|
000004531 |
09.11.1906
|
14316 |
GANDHI, M.K.
& ALLY, H.O. |
14361 |
MORLEY, John
(Sec. of State for India) |
1
|
We have waited
upon Lord Elgin. The same distinguished Deputation under Sir L. Griffin
desires to wait upon you. Please give appointment. |
|
000004533 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14111 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
1
|
We are obliged
for the tickets for the complimentary breakfast to Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji. We
consider it an honour to attend it. |
|
000004532 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13560 |
KITCHIN, JOSEPH |
1
|
I shall have
much pleasure in dining with you on Wednesday next. Will you meet me at the
station ? |
|
000004535 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
Lord Elgin told
us, official notes would be taken. Please let me have a copy. |
|
00004535A |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
Deputation to
Lord Elgin. |
|
000004530 |
09.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
The Deputation
was stronger than ever before: The Members of Parliament's meeting was
unprecedented. Lord Elgin most probably will grant Inquiry Commission, what
joy ! |
|
000004537 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11907 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
1
|
I hope she is
getting on nicely, and is comfortable and that Mrs. Gandhi received her well.
I am too busy, cannot leave before 24 th. |
|
000004543 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14340 |
TIMES, THE |
2
|
For the
following reason [ 8 reasons given ] the Ordinance should be vetoed no matter
that Transvaal is to be a self Government Colony. An Inquiry commission also
should be appointed. |
|
000004542 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13596 |
KADIR, Abdool |
1
|
Though not
assured of success, I am satisfied with it because of the work done. He has
not given, a blank note. There is hope. |
|
000004541 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13595 |
WEST, W. J. |
1
|
Send it to a
Qudir, a Punjab University Graduate and proprietor of "Urdu"
monthly. He may become our honorary contributor. |
|
000004540 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13594 |
MANGA S. M. |
1
|
Mr. Ally and I
will dine with you. How are you getting on ? Do you like the place and the
people ? what are the charges ? Do not give me scrapy information. |
|
000004538 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13592 |
MACINTYRE W. J. |
1
|
You did not
give me Mrs. Freeth's address, as promised, but fortunately I have got. I
have got the papers regarding Mr. Macintyre J. W. and written to the London
Solicitors. |
|
000004536 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
Lord Elgin
wanted to keep the interview strictly private. Some one in the Colonial office
must have given away the report. Mr. Adams of Reuters and I think a Member of
Parliament should ask why "The Times" was so favoured. |
|
000004539 |
10.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13593 |
OMER H. A.
JOHARI |
1
|
I have done all
I could, given a statements to Lord Elgin, and repeated my request for
interview. I am trying to form a permanent committee for South African
Affairs. |
|
000004546 |
12.11.1906
|
14369 |
GEORGE ETC. |
14340 |
TIMES, THE |
1
|
We entirely
agree with Mr. Gandhi and Mr. Ally; and dissociate ourselves from our brother
Dr. Godfrey who disclaims Gandhi's Deputation. |
|
000004544 |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13498 |
GRIFFIN, Lepel
(Sir) |
2
|
Will you join
the committee ? The "Times" Leader is important and rather sympath
etic. Will you emphasise the Imperial importance ?
|
|
00004522A |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14356 |
WOOLGRAM AND
ROBERTS (Messrs) |
1
|
|
|
000004547 |
12.11.1906
|
14370 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer
& GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
We have
received the cable. Godfrey got signs on blank paper on false pretence using
'bias' [code for British Indian Association] Signs with drawn. This shows how
the signs were obtained. |
|
000004551 |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
He is a little
insane There are other things also regarding him ; but I need not relate His
brothers have disowned him , and are angry with him. |
|
000004548 |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14371 |
COX, H. &
BIRDWOOD & AMEER ALI |
4
|
enclosing the
leader. Will you use your powerful pen. If the various Deputation Members
contribute, it may hold public attention and influence Lord Elgin. Letters in
similar strain to Birdwood, Ameer Ali, Rees. |
|
000004549 |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00312 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1
|
I have now
received authorisation for forming it. I have written to Sir Griffin L.
inviting his help. Will you also write to "The Times" ? |
|
000004550 |
12.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
Sir Lepel
Griffin and I were surprised to find the report in "The Times" and
it is in accurate; will you let me publish these minutes? |
|
000004555 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13550 |
COTTON, Henry |
1
|
In view of
Morley (Secretary of state for India) promise to receive a Deputation; would
it not be premature to ask a question regarding Elgin's discussion regarding
(inquiry) commission. |
|
000004567 |
13.11.1906
|
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
14378 |
BENCHERS OF
LINCOLN'S INN |
2
|
" For
reason above stated (including one of Cohen's insanity), I pray that
remission be granted for the remaining terms." |
|
000004561 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
1
|
I return
herewith your previous letter which please amend as per your suggestion and
redirect. Yes, Sir Bhawanagree has made this question his own. I entirely
agree. |
|
000004552 |
13.11.1906
|
00312 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
14340 |
TIMES, THE |
1
|
Your remarks
show why a committee is necessary I re-echo your view regarding the spread of
discontent in Indians (India), Is India to remain a part of the Empire? That
is the issue at stake. |
|
000004556 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13501 |
JAMES, L. M. |
1
|
We are to see
Mr. Morley on the 22nd. There is some hope of a commission being appointed.
You also should send a reminder to Foreign Office. |
|
000004566 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
Ritch has
applied for remission of his terms. Will you certify that Cohen is insane and
it is necessary for him to return to South Africa he loves. |
|
000004562 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13609 |
COOPER, Chas F. |
1
|
It is being
formed. Ritch will be Secretary. He will seek your co-operation, so kindly
promised by you. |
|
000004559 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13607 |
ARATHOON, W. H. |
1
|
Please give me
as many as possible. I will distribute them amongst the Members of
Parliament. I will send you a copy of the report of a interview with Lord
Elgin. Thanks for all the troubles you are taking. |
|
000004558 |
13.11.1906
|
13605 |
GANDHI &
ALLY |
13606 |
COLONIAL OFFICE |
1
|
Mr. Ally and I
will do will do ourselves the honour of waiting on to-morrow at 4-30, as
suggested by you. |
|
000004563 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13631 |
MORLEY, John,
P.S. to |
1
|
I hope to
submit the names in due course, and shall try to restrict the number as much
as possible. |
|
000004565 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14635 |
WINTERBOTTOM,
Florence (Miss) |
1
|
So delighted to
have had a chat regarding south Africa Indians. Thanks for offering to speak
to the lady (?) regarding the loan of the furniture: |
|
000004557 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13529 |
STANLEY (Lord) |
1
|
Will you join
it ? Sir L. Griffin will head it. If you attend please be at the India office
at 12 noon on Thursday week. |
|
000004553 |
13.11.1906
|
14373 |
PAN ISLAMIC
SOCIETY OF LONDON |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
2
|
Protest against
religious distinction in the Ordinance Remission : That the Ordinance applies
to Muslims.(Muslim Subject) of Turkey and excludes Christian subjects of the
same is objectionable. |
|
000004554 |
13.11.1906
|
13603 |
PAN ISLAMIC
SOCIETY |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
1
|
I beg to
enclose herewith the Petition adopted at the meeting of the Society convened
for ...1906 and copy of minutes. |
|
000004564 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04034 |
BLAIR, G.
(Mrs.) |
1
|
Mr. Ally and I
will be pleased to pay our respects to her, and make your acquaintance on
Thursday next at 4 p.m. |
|
000004560 |
13.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05050 |
EAST INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
We shall be
obliged if you will kindly give us an appointment, to wait on you in
connection with our mission. |
|
000004568 |
14.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13614 |
FREETH (Mrs.) |
1
|
I send it
herewith. "To Mrs. Gandhi's right is the only son of my widowed
sister", Too busy on Sunday evening so I shall be with you on some other
evening provisionally. |
|
000004570 |
14.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
It is a pity
you are finding it difficult to get signatures [on SN 4510 ?], I am ready to
help you if necessary. |
|
000004569 |
14.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13513 |
MUKERJI, J. C. |
1
|
On returning
from a visit to Mrs. Bonnerji, Mr. Ally and I and you will dine together and
continue our chat. |
|
000004575 |
15.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14382 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1
|
Sir Wedderburn
Wm., Griffin, Cotton Rees, Naoroji, Bhawnagree etc. have consented to join.
Will you also join ? The committee is to be called S. A.B.I.V.Com. |
|
000004574 |
15.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13551 |
WALLACE, W. A. |
1
|
I enclose pound
25/- for the furniture, also an agreement of lease signed by Mr. Ritch as
Secretary and Treasurer. Please have it signed by the landlord. |
|
000004572 |
15.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14379 |
CHURCHILL,
Winston & OTHERS |
1
|
We, (Ally and
Gandhiji), the Transvaal Deputation, venture to request an appointment with
you to enable us to place the British Indian's position before you. We shall
be extremely obliged if you let us wait on you. |
|
000004571 |
15.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13582 |
SOLOMON,
Richard (Sir) |
1
|
As you promised
to give me a few minutes during your stay in London, may I ask you to give me
an appointment ? |
|
000004573 |
15.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14380 |
SOUTH AFRICA
(Newspaper) |
1
|
May I have a
call from you to-morrow in the morning ? |
|
000023896 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Informs about
it and inquires if he will join it. |
|
000004582 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13620 |
BENNET, T. J. |
1
|
Being
consistent advocate of your cause, will you kindly join the Deputation.
Please give us previous appointment to explain every thing. |
|
000004581 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14386 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
A room is
engaged at Pound 40/- per year for the Committee. Sir L. Griffin will head
the Deputation to John Morley. Sending you Dr. Oldfield's 'splendid' article. |
|
000004584 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13622 |
STEAD W. T. |
1
|
We will feel
deeply grateful if you exert your great influence with the Boers so that they
may distinguish us from Kaffirs and treat us better. |
|
000004580 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14301 |
WATTON SPENCER
(Mrs.) |
1
|
My friend is of
Arya Samaj, which is to Hinduism what Protestantism to Catholisism. Can you
point out some home where he can mess and absorb the culture and beauty of
English life ? |
|
000004579 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13619 |
BONNER, A. |
1
|
Enclosed Cheque
for Pound 2-8-0, to-gether with your Bill which please return duly receipted. |
|
000004583 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13663 |
HOLLAND,
BERNARD |
1
|
As Lord Elgin
has no objection, I send the minutes of the Deputation for publication in
"Indian Opinion" in full. |
|
000004585 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13623 |
STANLEY (Lord)
& OTHERS |
1
|
Will you join
it ? We want your moral support and influence. No active work expected except
from the Executive body. Please let us know if you will join. |
|
000004578 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13608 |
MORRISON,
Theodore |
1
|
Enclosed
herewith the papers promised. Please return the minutes after you have done
with them. |
|
000004577 |
16.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14340 |
TIMES, THE |
1
|
I have a
document to prove over mandate. He himself supported the resolutions of the
meeting, which appointed us. The 437 signatures were obtained fraudulently. |
|
000023897 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
|
Original of
4588 |
|
000004589 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14393 |
EMPIRE
TYPEWRITING CO. |
1
|
enclosing the
balance Pound 7-6-0 for the use of the type-writer for a month. Please give
me a receipt. |
|
000004591 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13627 |
COUNTY SCHOOL |
1
|
He must pass
London Matric if he is to get on in future: Will a certificate from me do for
entry ? He is also studying for the Bar. |
|
000004588 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
I have your
notes could not see you as I am pressed with work. Now that Tatham's Bill is
rejected. Nothing is to be done. |
|
000004594 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13630 |
ADAM, G. I. |
1
|
Sir H. Cotton,
refuses to put the questions suggested by me. Can you get some other member
to do so ? |
|
000004590 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13626 |
COTTON, H. E.
A. |
1
|
Will you
publish in "India", "South Africa" is interview with me ?
Being over pressed with work, having never gone to bed before 1 A.M. - I
could not contact you to my satisfaction. |
|
000004586 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14392 |
WOOLGAR &
ROBERTS (Messrs) |
1
|
You have not
sent me Sir Roberts. Lethbridge's letter in "The Times" - also
cuttings from 20th October to 3rd November etc. Please be accurate. |
|
000004593 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13602 |
COTTON, H. |
1
|
Regarding your
questions to Churchill W. I enclose a cutting from "South Africa".
I have written to "The Times" and Dr. Godfrey's brothers also have
written. |
|
000004592 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13566 |
REES, J. D. |
1
|
Will you put
the enclosed question ? You may have seen the judgement in the matter. The
facts in the questions are correct. |
|
000004587 |
17.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Please pay
Naoroji D. 3 pound-10-0 for a cable to Johannesburg. I wanted to speak to you
but could not see you often being too busy. |
|
000004607 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13520 |
REAY (Lord) |
1
|
I venture to
request an appointment for Mr. Ally and myself. If your Lordship could spare
a few minutes, we shall be obliged. |
|
000004610 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14410 |
ARCHIBALD &
ANSTABLE & CO. |
1
|
Please send me
2 copies of Mr. Ameer Ali's book "Islam", at the Hotel Cecil if
before 28th, or at 6522, Johannesburg after. |
|
000004606 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14407 |
MILNER (Lord)
(Alfred) |
1
|
Thanks for
consenting to receive us, the delegates. We will do ourselves the honour of
waiting on His Lordship at 4 P.M. ect. |
|
000004600 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14402 |
CAMERON KEMMT
CO. |
1
|
I have your
letter of the 19th.. here in for which I thank you. |
|
000004599 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14401 |
LAWRENCE WALTER
& OTHER |
1
|
We are deputies
from South Africa. Will you give us an appointment to enable us to place the
position before you. |
|
000004598 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14400 |
ARATHOON, W. |
1
|
At Sir L.
Griffin's desire, I have included your name. I hope you will attend. We tried
to see you but failed. |
|
000004597 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14399 |
WOOLGAR &
ROBERTS (Messrs) |
1
|
Herewith Pound
1-10-0. From 28th instant, please send them to Ritch, Secretary, S. A.British
Indian Committee, 28, Q. Annes Chambers. |
|
000004601 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14393 |
EMPIRE
TYPEWRITING CO. |
1
|
I am told that
you gave me the new type-writer to advertise. If, however, you want it
Changed for an old one, you can do so. |
|
000004605 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14412 |
BALFOUR, A. J.
? |
1
|
Obliged to Mr.
A. J. Balfoar, for your letter. We would deem it an honour to pay our
respects to him if he allows us to do so. |
|
000004611 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1
|
Mr. Ally, Mr.
Ritch, and I will wait on you to-morrow at 11-30 A.M., Unless I hear to the contrary. |
|
000004608 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13617 |
CHURCHILL,
Winston |
1
|
We do so to
place the whole position before him and to pay our respects. As we have
discussed with Elgin only the Ordinance, we will appreciate a great favour if
Mr. Churchill Winston grants us a private interview. |
|
000004615 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13526 |
ELGIN (Lord) |
1
|
We submit
herewith to His Lordship a written statement regarding the
"petition" of Dr. Godfrey and the paper signed by 437 Indians. |
|
000004604 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13638 |
MARKBY, William
(Sir) |
1
|
Will you join
as a member the permanent Committee [S. A.British Indian Vigilance Committee]
? If you are in London within 15 days we shall deem it an honour to see you. |
|
000004595 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14361 |
MORLEY, John
(Sec. of State for India) |
1
|
I enclose
herewith the list. At Mr. Morley's instance, I have restricted the number to
the minimum. |
|
000004616 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14411 |
DILKE, Charles
(Sir) (M.P.) & OTHER |
1
|
May I remind
you that Morley receives the Deputation on Thursday at 12-20 P.M. and that
the members meet at 12 noon ? |
|
000004603 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13637 |
H. M. COUNTY
SCHOOL |
1
|
My friend Mr.
Ritch will present him and show his certificate. You can examine him them. |
|
000004596 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13566 |
REES, J. D. |
1
|
Thanks for
offering to be a member of the Executive Committee also. Ally and I think
that South African Questions should be kept aloof from party politics. |
|
000004609 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13642 |
LYTTLETON,
Alfred |
1
|
We are greatly
obliged to you for giving us an appointment. We shall do ourselves the honour
of waiting on you on Friday next. |
|
000004612 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14380 |
SOUTH AFRICA
(Newspaper) |
1
|
I send them
herewith which please return unless you will publish them in full, for such
are Lord Elgin's instructions. |
|
000004614 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
1
|
We shall drop
"Vigilance" from the name [S. A.British Indian Vigilance Committee]
if Sir Bhawnagree M. approves. Thanks for consenting to join the committee
and the suggestion. |
|
000004602 |
20.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13636 |
CLEMENTS
PRINTING WORKS |
1
|
I enclose Pound
4-9-0. Cheque and the receipt herewith, which please discharge. |
|
000004617 |
20.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The addresses
in SN 4616 and Lorain Petre, Ritch and A.H. Scott. : 19 in all. |
|
000004545 |
20.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Statement by
Transvaal Delegates (Gandhiji and Ally) exposing the hollowness of the two
Petitioners' claims and showing how they (G.& A.) did get a mandate from
the South Africa Indians. Also a reply to Lord Elgin's observations. |
|
000004613 |
20.11.1906
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
We will
appreciate it as a great favour if you will be good enough to attend the
Deputation as suggested by you. |
|
000004620 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14414 |
NATIONAL
LIBERAL CLUB |
1
|
I shall thank
you to redirect to the above address ( Hotel Cecil ? ) the letter lying for
me at the Club. |
|
000004621 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14415 |
GRIGG, G. W.
M., "THE OUTLOOK" |
1
|
We trust that
you will continue your interest in a question that in my opinion, is of
Imperial Interest. |
|
000004623 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14417 |
REMINGTON
TYPE-WRITER CO. |
1
|
Will you kindly
have your machine now removed and let me have your bill ? |
|
000004624 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14418 |
CARLLICK CLUB |
1
|
We thank you
for your very sympathetic letter to "The Times" Herewith our
representation to Lord Elgin. Can we wait on you ? |
|
000004625 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13545 |
HOLLICK S. |
1
|
I wonder if you
are having any more success with your canvasSingh signatures for the petition
which should be presented now. |
|
000004627 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13626 |
COTTON, H. E.
A. |
1
|
Please reproduce
Godfreys' brothers' letter, my interview in "South Africa" of the
17th Extract from "Natal Times" in "Indian Opinion". etc. |
|
000004618 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14412 |
BALFOUR, A. J.
? |
1
|
Thanks to Mr.
Balfour for consenting to be present at the interview Mr. Littleton is
granting us. |
|
000004619 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14413 |
CHURCHILL,
Winston |
1
|
Please convey
to Churchill Winston our thanks for consenting to receive us at the Colonial
Office. We shall wait on Churchill W. at 12 noon on 27th... |
|
000004622 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13650 |
BROWN
("TIMES OF INDIA") |
1
|
As Mr. Morley
wants the Deputation to meet privately, I cannot say if you should attend.
But come at the Indian Office and follow Griffin's advise. |
|
000004626 |
21.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Please deduct 3
pound-10-0 paid by Mr. Naoroji from the draft to Wedderburn wm. Please send
"India." I will pay the subscription when I am over there: |
|
000004632 |
22.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14422 |
SOUTH AFRICA |
1
|
It restricts
civil liberties of those already domiciled. It treats Indians as worse than
Natives. |
|
000004630 |
22.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13519 |
DOCTOR M. N. |
1
|
Will you please
give me a call at 10 O'clock on Saturday ? |
|
000004629 |
22.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13653 |
SMITH, A. H.
(Miss) |
1
|
I cannot report
the Deputation, as Morley wants it to be private. He was strong in parts but
his reply was on the whole not encouraging. |
|
000004631 |
22.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13654 |
DECK, E. J. |
1
|
I shall thank
you to let me have the book as per advertisement in the magazine. |
|
000004628 |
22.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05050 |
EAST INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
We are
satisfied with laws on Cape Lines, but the Ordinance introduces a colour
line. It should be vetoed like Native Land Bill. |
|
000004634 |
23.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
I fear I shall
not be able to undergo the operation for my teeth or nose. Please enquire if
Mr. Ally's parcel has been sent. |
|
000004633 |
23.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14361 |
MORLEY, John
(Sec. of State for India) |
1
|
Will Mr. Morley
inquire as to how 'The Times' published the report of the meeting which he
wanted to treat as private. ? |
|
000004640 |
24.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14361 |
MORLEY, John
(Sec. of State for India) |
1
|
Even the
"Petition" of Dr. Godfrey does not approve of the Ordinance we
request appointment of a Commission, say of a Judge or judges, pending whose
report suspension of sanction of Ordinance. We urge full protection for
Indians. |
|
000004637 |
24.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13657 |
HAY CALUDE ? |
1
|
We have
received support from all parties. Will you join and sympathise with our
mission ? Similar letters have been written to Sir Edward Sassoon, Major Sir
Evans Gordon, Sir William Bill. |
|
000004638 |
24.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14425 |
REAY (Lord) |
1
|
Extremely
obliged for the very sympathetic interview granted by you. Will you kindly
preside ? The Complimentary break fast will take place at Hotel Cecil to
inaugurate it. |
|
000004639 |
24.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13508 |
OLDFIELD,
Josiah (Dr.) |
1
|
I can, at the
most, keep Tuesday evening free for the operation. But I must be freed the
next morning for my work. Enclosed Cheque for Pound 1-1-0 for Mr. Simmonds. |
|
000004635 |
24.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14423 |
ELGIN |
2
|
Churchill is
misinformed. The Ordinance does not perpetuate the Legal position as existed.
Indians did not illegally acquire rights etc. |
|
000004643 |
26.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14426 |
EVANS W. GORDON
(Major) |
1
|
Obliged for
your of the 26th instant, hope you will be able to attend the breakfast.
Sending also a draft constitution. [Similar letter to Sir Edward Sassoon] |
|
000004642 |
26.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13608 |
MORRISON,
Theodore |
1
|
It is based on
wrong premises and inaccurate knowledge of facts. I may send a reply. Hope
you will be able to attend breakfast. |
|
000004641 |
26.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13638 |
MARKBY, William
(Sir) |
1
|
Along with, the
draft Constitution, for which your suggestions will be valued and breakfast
invitation card. Kindly attend if possible. |
|
000004654 |
26.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14433 |
SOUTH AFRICA
BR.INDIAN COMMIT |
1
|
Sir Mancherji
Bhawnagree the closest student of South Africa Question is President of the
Committee. Lord Reay will Probably preside over the committee. Please attend. |
|
000004644 |
26.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13660 |
LETHBRIDGE,
Roper (Sir) |
1
|
Glad to know of
your connection with "English-man" News of Calcutta. Mr. Saunders
evoked from Lord Curzon, a spirited letter of sympathy for South Africa
Indians. He introduces me to Sir Turner c. also etc. |
|
000004646 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13496 |
BIRDWOOD,
George (Sir) |
1
|
I now know that
the hour selected is very bad as I cannot pay my respects to G.O.M.
[........] at the station on his departure: |
|
000004648 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13511 |
BHOWNAGREE,
Mancherji M. (Sir) |
1
|
Mr. Ritch
"believes in dying for a cause he holds dear." He knows me best.
The interview with "Daily News" Editor was satisfactory. |
|
000004651 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13665 |
SMITH, A. A.
(Miss) |
1
|
Being too busy,
I cannot come up to you. I have not invited you to breakfast as you would
have been the only lady there: Herewith Pound 1-1-0 for your contribution. |
|
000004653 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14432 |
CHURCHILL,
Winston |
1
|
Per Mr.
Churchill's desire, we enclose three statements on (1) Asiatic Law Amendment
Ordinance, (2) Vrededorp stand Ordinance and (3) the general question. |
|
000004650 |
27.11.1906
|
14370 |
ALLY, Haji Ojer
& GANDHI, M. K. |
14430 |
LAWSON, Edith
(Miss) |
1
|
As our typist
we found her a highly-intelligent, punctual, obliging, energetic, young lady.
She deserves a good post. |
|
000004647 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14429 |
HARRIS (Lord) |
1
|
In order to
continue our work and keep up the "exceptionally warm" support a
Committee has been formed. Will you be its Vice-President ? |
|
000004645 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14428 |
BECK, E. J.
(Mrs.) |
1
|
Do you know of
one such ? He is 18 and requires parental supervision. He cannot spend more
than 8 Pounds per month. |
|
000004649 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13663 |
HOLLAND,
BERNARD |
1
|
Will you return
Gandhiji's letter to Mr. Ali, as also a copy of his "Petition" ? |
|
000004652 |
27.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Will you
transfer the hand-book fund to the General Fund of the Committee as a
donation from British Indian Association ? |
|
000004658 |
28.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13668 |
STANLEY (Lord)
& GRI |
2
|
The delegates
venture to hope that you will honour them by your presence, though they have
not yet got your reply. |
|
000004655 |
28.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13620 |
BENNET, T. J. |
1
|
I venture to
trust that you will be good enough to honour the delegates by your presence.
[Similar letter marked "urgent" to J.M. Robertson, M.P., Natal
Liberty Club, white Hall.] |
|
000004656 |
28.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13517 |
BROWN, F. H. |
1
|
The enclosed
draft constitution will show that Mr. Ameer Ali is with us. He has also
accepted our breakfast invitation. |
|
000004657 |
28.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13500 |
GOOL, Abdul
Hamid (Dr.) |
1
|
Be sure and
come at 10-30 to-morrow and find your way to the Banqueting Hall. |
|
000004663 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13672 |
WEST, Raymond
(Sir) |
1
|
Support in our
struggle for existence. Though the could seems blackest, people like you buoy
us up. |
|
000004660 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13670 |
PANSE D. G. |
1
|
I kept your card
with me till now in the hope of paying you a call. But I cannot do so. I,
therefore, apologise. |
|
000004666 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14441 |
MEANEY S. J.
COLONIAL OFFICE |
1
|
Regarding your
letter, I enclose two copies of the printed letter to the Secretary for
Colonies. We leave for South Africa on Saturday next. |
|
000004659 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14437 |
WANG C. H. |
1
|
Mind please do
not fail to keep your promise to give me an article. Your synopsis of Chinese
Grievances, though, well-drawn has some debeals as you do not know the
position thoroughly. I leave on Saturday. |
|
000004662 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14428 |
BECK, E. J.
(Mrs.) |
1
|
I am asking Mr.
Pather to pay you a call. Sorry I cannot visit you. We are leaving on
Saturday. |
|
000004661 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13671 |
LAWRENCE EDITH |
1
|
You must read
"Indian Opinion", every week, to keep up your promise of being in
touch with the question. Glad of your work. |
|
000004665 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13520 |
REAY (Lord) |
1
|
We
are grateful for your speech and for the assurance that you and others would
not be satisfied till we get justice. |
|
000004664 |
29.11.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
1
|
Ruthnam Pather
should be under Miss Weenen, who should be open with him and treat as of her
family and point out defects of Pather etc. |
|
000004677 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
We do not
merely to please. We must do our duty. The more I work, the more fearless I
become of outside Opinion. Polak has done splendidly in Delgoa Bay. |
|
000004679 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Who is
overworked even though there is no job work ? If you think, I should write to
Hemchand. Let me know. |
|
000004673 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
4
|
I am aghast at
this year's amount of expense. Whoever be at fault I cannot meet this
expense. The Clock is too costly. |
|
000004674 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
The book must
be printed in South Africa, the country of our adoption. We fall a prey to
weakness when we think of 'Cheap' produce Outside. |
|
000004672 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
During my
voyage on Steamer, I shall draw up a draft. If unanimously you are prepared
to admit others in the Scheme, I have no objection. |
|
000004671 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
"I have a
minute's leisure during which I write out the list. Separate the subscription
from adverareuents in it. |
|
000004678 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
You should
gently persuade Mr. West not to waste time. He can never be dismissed. You
can dismiss H. if you like. |
|
000004676 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
6
|
A. should go as
many of you dissatisfied with him, though I am able to grasp why. Harilal's
mind is disorderly 4 rules for press work (1) Be punctual etc. |
|
000004680 |
01.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
I left off
writing at 12 P.M., when I was too exhausted. Look after Parbhoo carefully,
teach him to use spoon and fork also. If any one in Phoenix falls ill, there
is something wrong. |
|
00004670A |
01.12.1906
|
13675 |
AMEER SHEIKH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please sign and
return the power of Attorney form to transfer a piece of Dannhauser property.
Purchasers are hurrying transfer. |
|
000023865 |
03.12.1906
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08270 |
GOKHALE (Prof.) |
4
|
Suggests
creation of a S. A. British Indian Committee in India like the one in London
.Hopes all parties will join it though Phirozshah does not like the idea, but
he may be mistaken. |
|
000023938 |
07.12.1906
|
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
2
|
Sends copy of a
letter thanking him for the trouble taken which resulted in Government
decision not to proceed with the Transvaal Ordinance. |
