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Date
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From Person
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To Person
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Summary
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000006424 |
01.01.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
Muslims
and Hindus bitterly resent their continued incarceration. The envisage
permanent retention of the British Connexion. They are loyal etc. |
000032416 |
08.01.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00898 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
1
|
Mahadev
Desai writes to Maganlal to say that Gandhiji has started taking goat's milk.
Gandhiji had asked him to write in particular to Maganlal who would be only
too glad on hearing the news, Gandhiji doing better. Reference to quality of goats' milk in
Europe. |
000011909 |
10.01.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K.
|
02762 |
SATYADEV
(Swami) |
2
|
I am
trying to persuade Devdas to go to Madras for the work. But whether he goes or not, your duty is clearly
to stick to your Madras work. |
000014831 |
14.01.1919
|
06780 |
DEVCHANDBHAI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please
consider Wednesday's letter. Oblige by attending Morbi Parishad commencing
13th March. |
000011913 |
22.01.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
4
|
Piles
operated yesterday. Have been pleased with your criticism about my resuming
milk diet. It is a friends duty to guide and correct an erring friend to give
milk of cows and buffalos and why he now look goat's milk. |
000006432 |
01.02.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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A
forerunner of his auto-biography Here he relates his smoking his theft of
gold, his bold assertion to his caste-men before his departure for England
etc. |
000032738 |
02.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00853 |
BANKER,
Shankerlal G. |
1
|
You
have asked about my opinion about Rowlatt Act. I have been reading minutely
the Rowlatt Committee Report. On reading it, it appears that it was not
necessary for the Government to pass such an Act. Now, it is our duty to
convey our reaction to the Government Gandhiji talks of the contradiction
between the Montague-Chelmsford Reform and the Rowlatt Act. |
000011912 |
05.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
Justifying
his position with regards fulfilment of vows and pledges is specially about
milk diet urges to ponder over his letter cant try to enlighten him where
found erring. |
000006425 |
06.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
2
|
The
two (Morning and evening) prayers must be felt and made as necessary as the
meals. In my scheme there is ultimate freedom for all, as I only advise never
order. |
000006438 |
06.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
2
|
You
can do it quite freely. I undertake to provide Rs. 10000/- (ten thousand)
Surendra is infatuated regarding learning in English Schools. |
000006426 |
07.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13319 |
NAYAK BHINBHAI
R. |
2
|
After
due notice of one month you, may resign and offer satyagraha. But please
consult me -as many of you as can- before doing anything |
000006439 |
08.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13327 |
MALAVIYA, Madan
Mohan (Pandit) |
2
|
Members
of Legislative Assembly (M.L. A.s) should resign from the councils We must
convince the Government of our strength We should advise non-payment of
taxes. |
000019808 |
08.02.1919
|
05278 |
URMILA DEVI |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
Urmila
Devi staying as Mahadev Desai's mother gives vent to her affection and
longing to have his latter, describing her own afflication at witnessing
almost daily the police high handedness on swaraj volunteers. Advises Mahadev
to learn Bengali with the help of his Bengali Companions. |
000006427 |
09.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08322 |
PRAGJIBHAI |
1
|
The
Rowlatt Bills have affected me deeply I will shortly decide my course Honesty
in Business is a form of Satyagraha. |
000006433 |
09.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
06371 |
SHASTRI |
2
|
I
can no longer render peaceful obedience to a power that is capable of such
devilish legislation I invite all to join me. |
00007423A |
19.02.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1038
|
|
00007423B |
19.02.1919
|
09331 |
MUSLIM OF
LUDHIAND |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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The
Christian Missionaries are [encroaching] upon our cremation grounds. Please help us . |
000007423 |
19.02.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
406
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|
000006428 |
20.02.1919
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
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I
agree with you but I prefer his lack of logic and life to his death and logic
The original vow was illogical and I am glad of the result |
000023863 |
24.02.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01342 |
NATESAN |
1
|
Requests
to find a quiet lodging place for Gandhiji who will be visiting Madras. Invites attention to the Satyagraha
manifests. |
000011835 |
24.02.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Satyagraha
leaflet No.2 in which Gandhiji replies to certain objections to the
satyagraha methods. Also
text of Satyagraha pledge. |
000006440 |
24.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
8
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I
have passed sleepless nights over it. but I cannot find justification for the
Bills. Assurances to civilians and British Commerce also indicate the
direction of the wind Lownde's speech intolerable (M = Mahadev Desaibhai) |
000006434 |
24.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05548 |
VICEROY |
3
|
Reform
valueless without withdrawal of the Bills which are symptoms of a deep-seated
disease of hot-headed autocracy |
000019814 |
25.02.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Cuttings
from 'Times of India' Containing Gandhiji's letters to the editor in
connection with the Rowlett Bills together with a form of Satyagraha pledge,
and Gandhiji's message read in Bombay by Mahadev Desai. |
000006430 |
26.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02690 |
EDITORS |
3
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Even
those highly proficient in Gujarati alone will do But they must make
education their principle work; and earning subsidiary Must have strong
physique to be able to learn agriculture and weaving etc. (For draft see 11754) |
000011688 |
26.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02663 |
THE EDITORS |
7
|
Draft
of a letter enclosing the satyagraha pledge against Rowlett Bills supplied to
editors for favour of publication. |
000011754 |
26.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02690 |
EDITORS |
2
|
Draft of 6430. |
000006435 |
26.02.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
second shot SN 6434 His Excellency is sorry to hear of your step. Please come
here so that you can appreciate all sides of the question |
000011689 |
27.02.1919
|
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J.
B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
6
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An
able exposition of waverings of moderates. Malaviya is like a pendulum. Never
firm. He thinks his staying in the council well help him to obtain funds for
the (Benares) university. These moderates
are treated by Government with scant courtesy but they swallow it etc. etc. |
000006437 |
27.02.1919
|
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
A
very forceful plea for retention of the Bills couched in a very cordial
-loving tone; I hate such legislation but I see no way out. I cannot advocate taking grave risks |
000006429 |
27.02.1919
|
13228 |
NATARAJAN
(India Committee) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
The
Bills are an outrage; every constitutional means-satyagraha last- must be
employed. The position in South Africa is serious. I think the Patel Bill should be passed as it only
permits inter-caste marriages. |
000011690 |
28.02.1919
|
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J.
B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
Panditji's
(Malaviya's) visit to the Viceroy has been fruitless. Though instinctively
seeing the right thing he refuses to act in the write way because of his
wavering nature: The struggle is bound to be hard etc. |
000006436 |
28.02.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
1
|
Have
been irresistibly driven to adopt satyagraha 50 person signed pledge. Wired
Viceroy give prayerful consideration. Sending papers Wire opinion Gurudev
(Rabindranath Tagore)'s blessings if possible. |
000006441 |
01.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
13328 |
HUSEIN, SYED |
1
|
Pledge
should be signed present from You many form a committee to guard against
hasty individed action You should decide the laws to be broken. |
000006442 |
01.03.1919
|
13285 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
13330 |
TELANG P. K. |
1
|
Approve
all signing Inform Jamnadas Will myself sign omitting words on committee If I
may form group to elect committee here do not object to words ( Unsd=
unsigned) |
000006443 |
01.03.1919
|
13330 |
TELANG P. K. |
13285 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
1
|
We
signed pledge. Gandhiji says You can form your own committee and sign there,
Change in pledge impossible, |
000011691 |
01.03.1919
|
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J.
B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
2
|
Malaviyaji
refuses to sign the majority report and submitted a separate minute,
moderates' minute also is equally strong perhaps stronger. |
000011906 |
01.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Times
leader attes pays hand compliments to Gandhiji's greatness, Enthusiasm here
seems splendid. Gamnadas also in if our "Thorean" - booklet seems
to have fascinated many. |
000006454 |
01.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
1
|
You
may be yearning to offer Satyagraha but your duty is to stick to your
Hindi-teaching The meeting (Gandhiji's meeting with Viceroy) had no result
Englishman easily understand brute force but they submit unconsciously to
soul-force. |
000006453 |
01.03.1919
|
13336 |
WACHHA, Dinshaw
Edulji |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
This
old man of 75 with such experience earnestly dissuades you from it. It will
fail in India. So I cannot bless you ( A very Moving Appeal) |
000011907 |
02.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Besant
Joins probably because she knew there was no other go. We shall love for
Delhi probably tomorrow. |
000006444 |
04.03.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
wire His Excellency will see you on Wednesday I hope you are better and not
have suffered from the strain of the journey. |
000011908 |
05.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Details
of Delhi Visit and counsels with Vallabhbhai Patel, Pandit Malaviyaji and
others. Want of mettle in them criticised. shraddhanandji's joining us is a
news. |
000011910 |
07.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
Description
of Rampur visit and interview and agree ment with Ali Brothers as well as
Viceroy in connection with Satyagraha fight. To name you secretary is
shameful since your work surpasses that of the secretary. |
000006445 |
07.03.1919
|
13331 |
WINCENT W.
(Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I am
too pressed with the work for an interview But see Sir J.D. Bailey who will
explain the position about the Ali-brothers. |
000006446 |
08.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13324 |
SHASTRIJI |
1
|
Please
tell them that I wanted to explain personally and fully my position but I
could not. My regard for
them remains the same. |
000006447 |
08.03.1919
|
06371 |
SHASTRI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I
will respect your feeling and not publish it. We have utmost personal regard
for you but our ways part-though I revere you, |
000009167 |
08.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Bapu
is pleased with 'Ashram Patrika'. Bapu will not enlist Musalmans unless
thousands of them are ready. In Bombay Mrs. Besant has played havoc in Bapu's
absence. So he intends to go there soon. Notes on Rowlatt Bills were prepared
by three of us - Bapu, Anandanand and myself. The Marathi Press was not
prepared to print. Kaka Saheb's Marathi matter. |
000019813 |
08.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Cuttings
from Abhyudaya containing Gandhi's letter drawing public attention to the
evils of Rowlett Bills and getting prepared for satyagraha fight. Pledge for Satyagraha preceding. (Report
of Allahabad meeting etc). |
000006448 |
09.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
His
view of Varnashram is poles apart from the orthodox But Patel should better
drop the bill than accept Gandhiji's suggestion of inter-sub-caste-marriages
(i.s. R.= Indian Social Reformer) |
000006451 |
11.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00461 |
SASTRI, V. S.
Srinivasa |
1
|
Public
Opinion very strong against them. Though we differ as to the methods I hope
you will voice public opinion and oppose them. |
000006449 |
11.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
3
|
Lane,
Private secretary to Smuts became an Angle of peace and by his courtesy
brought to a speedy end the struggle. Will you do the same? |
000006457 |
11.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
We want to win
over opponents by love and disarm opposition. We cannot be impatient with
them or those who stand aside etc. |
000006450 |
12.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13333 |
DUBOULEY, James
(Sir) |
1
|
It increases
the intensity of the fire hidden under the ashes called repression Wish I
could convince you. |
000006452 |
12.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
Whether
justified or not , public feeling unmistakably strong against them. Do not
intensify bitterness Government should delay the Bills for some time at least |
000006456 |
13.03.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
How can you
admire "the angle of peace' when you are becoming the 'stormy Petrel'?
Even we, 'the bureaucrats' will be sorry to see you come down from your
heights You can easily misguide people. (Worth reading letter) |
000006455 |
13.03.1919
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
You are
entirely justified The Bills are "monstrous" I am not sleeping over
South Africa affairs. I hope you will no longer experiment at the cost of
your ability to serve your country. |
000023862 |
14.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01342 |
NATESAN |
1
|
Informs that
such as Gandhiji would like to stay at his he will put up at another place to
avoid putting him (the correspondent) in an awkward positions. |
000011911 |
14.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
Being hard
pressed with work find no leisure to write. So you shall have to rest
satisfied with short details. Second class travel has proved to be a boon to
both Bapu and myself though every time Bapu counts difference between fares.
My previous opinion about Ali Brothers was not quite correct. Experience of
Nehru and Malaviya families described. |
000006458 |
14.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
(1) To get the
Bills withdrawn, (2) To ensure respect for our M.L. A. s (Member of
Legislative Assembly) whose views have been flouted Return love for anger. |
000011905 |
15.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
5
|
Description of the
meeting Bapu wants to teach me lecturing. I am having little confidence
Preparations for the coming fight are going on. Breaking of Salt tax is also
being considered. |
000019821 |
15.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Report of a
public meeting in Bombay to protest against Rowlett Bills where in Gandhi's
address was read by Mahadevbhai. |
000009168 |
16.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Kaka's 'Brave
Army' was rearranged by Bapu. Better if you can send quotations from my letters
to Durga. Make a point to send me all cuttings on Satyagraha every week. |
000006459 |
16.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Bills are
bad but passive resistance is not the remedy Passive resistance cannot be
applied as the aim of the Bill (repression of crime) is good (No alternative
suggested) |
000006460 |
18.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Two,
soul-stirring speeches " There are times when all you hold dear as life
has to be given to obey the voice of conscience"- Gandhiji "
Histories have been made by mad men" Naidu |
000006461 |
18.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Banned but
clean literature like Hind Swaraj should be sold Only Individual Civil
Disobedience at present. Unauthorised news sheets also |
00006309A |
19.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
Gandhiji
advised them to be truthful and literate Even adults should learn 3 'Rs.' I
love Tamilians |
000006431 |
19.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
You awe duties
not only to your family or to your Union but to your country. Enlarge your vision
Try to know what India means. |
000006462 |
19.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
|
000006463 |
20.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
(1) It will not
lead to violence but will wean the violence party from violence (2) Yielding
to public opinion enhances Government prestige. |
000011904 |
22.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
6
|
Describing at
Length Madras experience states. The more I live with Bapuji the more
dejected I feel about my fitness. Every moment of Bapuji is fully utilized.
Realise my inability and unfitness to serve Bapu as secretary. |
000006464 |
23.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13285 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
3
|
Letters and
reply Mrs. Besant agrees not to publish such reports as Gandhiji intends them
to be confidential Mrs. Besant had taken the letter as ordinary news from one
of Gandhiji's people |
000006465 |
23.03.1919
|
07257 |
SUBRAMANIA K.
S. AIYAR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I do not want
to further displease Mrs. Besant; who thinks satyagraha a party-programme I
took the pledge as a matter of painful duty. |
000009159 |
23.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Everybody
promises allegiance to Gandhiji. We leave for Tanjore and other places. Bapu
thinks of a National Fast for all including non-passive-resisters. The day
will be fixed after the bill becomes law. |
000006467 |
23.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Complete
programme should not be put just yet. Let us watch the progress I have other
laws such as Salt Act, Revenue Act for disobedience in my future programme
(Gandhiji's reply to queries evidently -"Salt-breach" an old idea
it seems) |
000006466 |
23.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07257 |
SUBRAMANIA K.
S. AIYAR |
1
|
Extremely
grateful for your cordial note Will you tell Mrs. Annie Besant, that this is
not a party movement? It will purify us all |
000011903 |
24.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
In Madras
Gandhiji silenced opposition by convincing arguments. Now in Tanjore: A
beautiful country. |
000009171 |
24.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Fast is the
foundation stone for the sacred struggle. This message must reach every body
through meetings and writings. Mill hands also should cease working but no
force should be used. The press also should propagate. |
000006468 |
24.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Report of the
proceedings of a suit against Gandhi Manilal (Son of Gandhiji) for refusing
to vacate his seat and go to the rear to make room for an European who was
standing |
000006471 |
24.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
7
|
After exhorting
the audience to follow the satyagraha Prahlad,Gandhiji explains at length the
manifesto (6469) |
000006470 |
24.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Even Government
servants to fast. |
000006469 |
24.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
(1) People
should fast for 24 hours.(2) A Hartal be observed, (3) Meetings should be
held to protest satyagraha is a pure movement |
000006472 |
24.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A covering
letter requesting the addressee to get signatures from brave and peaceful
Indians on the form attached (Issued from satyagraha camp) |
000019812 |
24.03.1919
|
06979 |
Menon, Esther |
06980 |
MAHADEVBHAI |
2
|
Aspiring to
give her birth right to India through her love and good feelings for India
and her children, referring to Lord Christ's message of love says, that Bapu
became for her the manifestation of the love of God, and so he came into her
life as the living ideal for which she had been seeking for years. |
000009170 |
25.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
4
|
I have now to
take complete notes of Gandhiji's lectures as what he speaks is translated
sentence by sentence in Tamil. I feel the want of an assistant We often
receive curious and valuable articles which I have to preserve - a duty I
cannot discharge successfully. People here seem ready to follow without
understanding. The struggle is to commence on the 7th. |
000006473 |
25.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mrs. Naidu
Sarojini will speak on "Rowlatt Bill and Satyagraha in Hindi on
27-3-1919 (Issued from Satyagraha camp at Nadiad) |
000006474 |
25.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
7
|
Regretting
inability to speak in Hindi or Tamil, Gandhi cited the instance of Valiamma
of South Africa-fame the heroine and martyr. (Report taken down at the
meeting by Mahadev Desaibhai) (Gandhiji's speech) |
000006478 |
26.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13340 |
GHATE |
2
|
I shall advise
them to offer satyagraha ,and join them (A confidential report of Gandhiji's
talk with Sir D. Boulay |
000006476 |
26.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13339 |
SATYAGRAHA
COMMITTEE |
1
|
Hope committee
approves (6469) We begin breach laws on 31st. Doing much work here My
programme is .... |
000006479 |
26.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Support to
Gandhiji's suggestions regarding fasting and prayer. Asceticism tones up the
moral being in men we will observe the day though we will not offer
satyagraha |
000006475 |
26.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
In all his
speeches he enjoins upon the observance of non-violence and dwells on the
superiority of soul force (Also a printed report) |
000006477 |
26.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
(Printed report
of Gandhiji's speech at Tanjore see 6471) |
000011831 |
27.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Duplicate of
6470. |
000006480 |
28.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10
|
The temples
indicate that we are deeply religious people; hence my religious appeal
Follow, the South Africa Satyagrahis |
000009169 |
29.03.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
The struggle
will commence on the 7th. Many do not distinguish between boycott and
Swadeshi. This may lead to disruption, but it does not matter. I have no
doubt about your reporting ability and maintain the same view even to-day. |
000006481 |
29.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
After exhorting
labour to be organised peacefully, Gandhiji nearly repeats the sentiments
expressed in his previous speeches |
000006482 |
29.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The day of
observance has been charged from 30th March to 6th April - To-morrow's programme
is postponed (i.e. of 30th March) |
000006483 |
30.03.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13341 |
RANGASWAMI
AIYANGER A. |
4
|
(1) It
prevents, not invites, Bolshevism which is materialistic.(2) Satyagraha can
disobey amoral (i.e. non-moral) laws (3) He does not disobey but invites
punishment and thus obeys. |
00006484A |
30.03.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Both Gurudev
(Rabindranath Tagore) and I were sure that civil Disobedience alone could
affect the Rowlatt Bills (and) that you would launch it. Mrs. Besant may have
been slandered but this explosion of recrimination is inexcusable. |
00006484B |
30.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
56
|
Correspondence
between Gandhiji, Barnes (Government of India Commerce Dept. ) Polak Petit
Jahanagir,Editor- "TimesofIndia" (Sheppard) Soutah Africa Indians
regarding holding of property and trade-licences. |
000006484 |
30.03.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It (Monster
meeting at Madras ) unanimously passed resolution in favour of satyagraha and
observance of 6th April. C. Rajagopalachari speakers. (H. =The Hindu) |
000006488 |
01.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
11
|
An exposition
and a touching appeal evidently an article by Gandhiji;- to take the vow and
help the poor. |
000006489 |
01.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
2
|
The entrustment
of the selection (of the laws to be broken) to a committee not being a matter
of conscience is not improper
|
000011902 |
01.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
Four to five
gevs are obtained C. Rajagopalachariar, Dr. Rajan etc. Vijaya Raghavachariar
is a failure: |
000006485 |
01.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10
|
Rules etc. of
the Swadeshi Sabha (President M.K. Gandhi) and text of the Pure, Mixed and
Third.... vow and a form for signature: |
000006486 |
01.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Text of the
vows and signature form in Gujarati |
000006487 |
01.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
List of First
members who signed the Swadeshi pledge. Definition of Khadi for the first
time. |
000011901 |
02.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Majmudar's
analysis is very forceful and truthful Bapu seems evolving every minute. I
feel that no incarnation could be superior to Bapuji though he has not yet
attained perfection. We are fortunate indeed to have come in touch with such
a saintly personality. |
000006490 |
02.04.1919
|
01131 |
POLAK, Millie
Graham (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
Mrs. Polak
(Millie Graham) 's loving cordial letter dealing with domestic affairs and
expressing joy at being at home (at London) |
000006496 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13348 |
AIYANGAR,
Kasturi Ranga |
1
|
If we remain
true to our pledge We will secure withdrawal Rowlatt laws. Avoid passion Keep
cool. No coercion. |
000006492 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14175 |
VELKAR (Dr.) |
1
|
If you do not
believe in the prison-door being a gate-way of to freedom you can freely
resign. My views are fixed and not new. |
000006497 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01397 |
ANSARI, M. A.
(DR.) |
1
|
You shall
certainly go to England Please wire date departure -Gandhi |
000006495 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01328 |
MALAVIYA |
1
|
I hope you
(and) other leaders will speak out frankly on the event The blood of the
innocents lays a heavy responsibility on us.
|
000006494 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
1
|
For exemplary
patience and courage in opposing Rowlatt (Bills) laws We may have to shed
more such innocent blood. |
000009172 |
03.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Indulal has
complained that they are not informed of Bapu's movements. Bapu has sent a
letter to the press regarding Government atrocities at Delhi has telegraphed
Malaviyaji and Shastriar to raise their protest and congratulated
Shraddanandji and people of Delhi. |
000006491 |
03.04.1919
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Report of a
confidential talk with Polak Montague views the situation very gravely, but
is helpless on account of the Viceroy |
000006498 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05381 |
PRASAD,
Rajendra |
1
|
Am here at
least week- Gandhi |
000006493 |
03.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
06877 |
SHASTRI,
Shaligram |
1
|
Does not Delhi
tragedy require you, others to speak out and condemn ? Hope you denounce
Delhi Police methods regarding Rowlatt Bills. |
000006500 |
04.04.1919
|
04051 |
AIYANGAR, A.
Rangaswami |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Rangaswamy;
send message. Gandhiji; Hope the Presidency that produced valiamma etc. will
not quail before sacrifice. Britishers bow only before sacrifice Ours a
nobler cause than war. |
000027137 |
04.04.1919
|
08552 |
GOVERNMENT OF
PUNJAB |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Order the
Government of Punjab prohibits entry into the Punjab. |
000011900 |
04.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Gives idea of
Besant's mischief and lukewain or ununderstandable attitude of Tagore's.
Andrew's and Polak's. Bapu's appre hensions Delhi bloodshed are subsiding by
the pouring news about people's sherdiness. |
000006499 |
04.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
A handbill of
instructions and programme. Insistence on truth and non-violence Satyagraha a
religious movement
|
000006502 |
05.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
1
|
Wire if
dependents of killed and wounded require support and if you have collected
anything for them |
000011899 |
05.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
4
|
Feel no worry
about what will happen after Bapu's arrest. He thinks even the cowards will
gather courage. Jamnadas is ashamed of his temporary cowardice and has
declared in papers that he is as staunch a Satyagrahi as before: |
000006503 |
05.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05381 |
PRASAD,
Rajendra |
1
|
Thanks your
decision relieves me. What about Haq. (Mazharal), Brijkishore and company? |
000006504 |
06.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
1
|
Hope leave
Tuesday for Delhi Will that do? |
000009174 |
06.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
1
|
It is a tribute
to our organising capacity to notice a multitude of two lacs marching and
dispersing peacefully. Due to heavy work and cough I am not well. |
000006505 |
06.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9
|
Even accepting
the Government version, firing was unjustified viz. no firing when Gandhiji
was lynched in Durban. A glorious beginning such as this will lead us on, but
we must at present offer individual civil Disobedience |
000006508 |
07.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14176 |
SHSHI RUDRA
& SATYAPAL |
2
|
Reaching there
Wednesday (9th April 1919) Punjab Mail. Copies to Rajendra Prasad and
Rajgopalchariar |
000011753 |
07.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01057 |
PATEL, Vallabhbhai
(Sardar) |
8
|
Bapu received
order not to enter Delhi Punjab Restrict himself Bombay. Disobeyed arrested.
Call public meeting immediately and declare his message "Satyagrahi
Gujarat can but serve me by doing what I have done etc. |
000011751 |
07.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
2
|
Bapu served
order not to enter Delhi Punjab. Restrict himself Bombay. Disobeyed. Arrested
Asking you not to be distressed. Corry on work Do not resent his imprisonment |
000011695 |
07.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Cyclostyled
copy of Satyagrahi pamphlet 1st issue. |
000006506 |
07.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Statement of
several Muslims that the Police charged on absolutely peaceful procession and
wounded some |
000011752 |
07.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
06036 |
SATYAGRAHA
ASHRAM |
2
|
Received order
with greatest joy. Desires all Ashramites to exult in this glad tidings and
to carry on work. |
000006510 |
08.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
11026 |
POLICE
COMMISSIONER |
2
|
The statement
of the leaders categorically denies your charges, and asserts that they were
peaceful and obedient |
000006509 |
08.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01098 |
DAS, CHITTA
RANJAN |
3
|
Papers report
mob-violence State facts Departure from truth, non-violence will damn
movement etc. |
000011898 |
08.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
3
|
Jubilant
description of selling the proscribed booklet "Hind Swaraj" by
Bapuji and others. Proposal to tour Delhi Bengal etc. |
000011897 |
08.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00898 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
4
|
On moved to
joyful fears on reading about the brilliant part played by our Ashramites
youths. Eager to hear about female exploits. Bapus is at his best Has been
foiling for 14-15 hours a day please send "Makardhwaj" required for
Bapu for my use. |
000006507 |
08.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02653 |
RAHIMTOOLA,
Ibrahim (Sir) |
1
|
I have taken a
signed statement merely to prevent undeserved blame on the people where the
police was to blame |
000006501 |
08.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05381 |
PRASAD,
Rajendra |
1
|
Reaching Delhi
to-morrow Shall wire thence. |
000006514 |
09.04.1919
|
13360 |
CHIEF
COMMISSIONER |
13361 |
SENIOR SUPDT.
OF POLICE |
2
|
Though M.K.
Gandhi cannot be at present permitted to enter the Punjab, he may be allowed
later on an undertaking to refrain from law breaking and promoting it.
Government hopes he will quietly go to Bombay. |
000006511 |
09.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13358 |
GHATE, O. B. |
1
|
Too overwhelmed
to write Proceeding Delhi Sending thence important letter with detailed
opinion |
000011692 |
09.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00898 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
1
|
Bapuji has
written to Ambalalbhai for finances hearing from him, intimate to him your
requirements. If he fails, resort to begging. |
000006513 |
09.04.1919
|
08552 |
GOVERNMENT OF
PUNJAB |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Original text
of the order issued under Rule 3 of the Defence of India Rules, directing
M.K. Gandhi to forthwith return to Bombay and reside with Bombay Presidency
until further order. Gandhiji's reply (in his own hand) I regret am unable to
comply |
000011693 |
09.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
On the eve of
arrest. Asks people to remain non-violent and work for communal unity. |
000006133 |
09.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Also a draft of
a vow that every Hindu and Muslim should take to promote Hindu-Muslim Unity.
His views on "Vows" also[ Article by Gandhi] |
000006512 |
09.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A hand-bill
notifying the speech of "South Africa hero" Imam Saheb Bawazir on
the 11th inst. breach of railway lines on 11th) |
000024288 |
10.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10416 |
DAYALJI AND
KALYANJI |
2
|
Because of his
our programme will have to be altered. |
000006515 |
10.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01057 |
PATEL,
Vallabhbhai (Sardar) |
1
|
Gandhiji
arrested for disobeying order. Gandhiji happiest His message; I have got what
I sought Abjure violence Satyagraha is our Kamadhenu All should take
Swadeshi, Hindu Muslim Unity vows etc. |
000006517 |
10.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
"English
great nation; have borne untold suffering and will respond to courage and
suffering etc.( A summery of 6515) |
000011746 |
10.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
7
|
Duplicate of
6519 |
000011694 |
10.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Cyclostyled
copy of issue dated 10-4-1919 and 17-4-1919. |
000006519 |
10.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
A graphic
description of the whole episode and Mahadev Desai's exhortation to the
country regarding its duty after Gandhiji's arrest. |
000006516 |
10.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
(A Gujarati
verbatim translation of the above; Notice by Vallabhbhai Patel Secretary of
Satyagraha Sabha) |
000006520 |
10.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9
|
The same as
above in Gujarati, but in addition, it contains Gandhiji's message in full (
In Mahadev Desai's handwriting ) |
000006518 |
11.04.1919
|
05381 |
PRASAD,
Rajendra |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Sent through
Dr. Mehta ; as token of my respects for the good work you have done for the
country
|
000006521 |
11.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Gandhiji condemns
violence If Englishmen were injured or killed, it is a great blot on
Satyagraha. I may have to offer satyagraha against ourselves. |
000006523 |
12.04.1919
|
01401 |
TAGORE,
Rabindranath |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
A very
beautiful dissertation on passive resistance on returning love for hatred,
great praise for Gandhiji and than two poems on Faith, love courage etc.
[Original in trust letter file] |
000026349 |
12.04.1919
|
01401 |
TAGORE,
Rabindranath |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Same as P. 6523 |
000006525 |
12.04.1919
|
00730 |
RUSTOMJEE,
Parsee |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Give 200 bags
of rice and to 200 poorest families I wish you all success in satyagraha Hope
you will serve England and India |
000006522 |
12.04.1919
|
13364 |
SASTRI, V. S.
Srinivasa |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Relieved you
are back and free, Regrettable demonstrations in north- India perhaps
avoidable All happens for best. (on the back Mahadev Desai's wire appealing
to Shastri to fill the breach due to Gandhiji's arrest) |
000006526 |
13.04.1919
|
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
Text of the
Military Order prescribing routes to different localities and strictly
requiring troops to let people go to the meeting at Satyagrahashram. All to
return before 7 p.m. |
000006527 |
13.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"If you
wish to save my life and elevate our country through satyagraha, be
law-abiding. Public meeting will be held (Issued by Nadiad satyagraha office) |
000006528 |
13.04.1919
|
13367 |
OGDEN J. B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
A missionary
and sincere appeal to Gandhiji to wage a crusade against the evils. Every
true missionary will back him |
000006539 |
13.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
We have some
back here: Ansuyaben was never arrested I was released on Friday and treated
very well Attend meeting to-morrow. |
000006529 |
13.04.1919
|
01884 |
PETAVEL, J. W. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
As I forecasted
evil-forces have been let loose by your way. I myself being attacked by a
crowd. The solution is popular education |
000006530 |
14.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
8
|
(1) I
overcalculculated the measure of permeation of satyagraha, (2) My unnecessary
arrest, (3) Resentment regarding Turkey Release Ali- Brothers (4) Rowlatt Act
should be withdrawn |
000006532 |
14.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01463 |
RAHIMTOOLA,
Ibrahim (Sir) |
5
|
After giving
causes of the trouble, Gandhiji urges that no punitive measures be taken and
no prosecution undertaken . The riots were not due to satyagraha, but to my
arrest Rowlatt Acts etc. |
000006531 |
14.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
1
|
Some men and
women were killed yesterday without just cause. Will you give me the true
facts? |
000006524 |
14.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
They were
entirely opposed to satyagraha which admitted of non-violence I had over
calculated the chances of satyagraha being understood by the masses Clever
men were behind |
000006536 |
14.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
A memorable
speech worthy of Gandhiji. Had you rather stabbed, I would have been happier.
I must atone for this crime by a 72 hours' fast. I am most responsible among
us etc. |
000006533 |
15.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
6
|
A detailed
letter (Worth perusal) citing instances of military excesses giving causes of
the riot and the occasion of the 'the criminal blunder' in arresting Gandhiji |
000006535 |
15.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
1
|
Probably there
was only one English death. Will you give me names and addresses of others?
if any as I want to help their families? |
000006534 |
15.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10
|
|
000006540 |
16.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13370 |
COMMISSIONER |
1
|
The following
is my programme I am anxious that people be saturated with "peace"
before recommend my "offensive" I will co-operate with Government
for establishing peace. |
000006542 |
16.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
1
|
I recognise the
force of what you say in your last paragraph (direct complaints) and I shall
give effect to it.
|
000006543 |
16.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
1
|
Will you post a
few police at shahpur where 'badmashes' worry people? I will render service
even though unwanted by Government |
000006541 |
16.04.1919
|
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Thanks for the
many kind things said in your letter. The murdered sergeant's name is Frazer.
Your thought is kindly and timely. Am too busy to listen to any but direct
complaints |
000006538 |
16.04.1919
|
13370 |
COMMISSIONER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
In view of the
present condition of public feeling I would be much obliged if you would let
me know your tour -programme if any |
000006537 |
16.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
It is part of
our penance. Violence only breeds violence and fails My release not due to
violence We must first help English families |
000006545 |
17.04.1919
|
00471 |
HORNIMAN, B. G. |
13438 |
SATYAGRAHA
SABHA |
1
|
I feel very
strongly that in view of the gross misuse by unscrupulous elements of
satyagraha agitation it should be suspended. |
000006544 |
17.04.1919
|
06884 |
SASTRI, V. S.
Srinivasa |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
I do not
deserve it, as I opposed your Guru (Gandhiji) but you follow "Love your
enemies" maxim but it is misapplied in politics where your work will
perish-not perish but remain light etc. |
000006546 |
17.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
7
|
Even
non-satyagrahis when they join satyagrahi should refrain from violence at all
times. Satyagraha can never be "abandoned"[A remarkable letter in
which Gandhiji unburdens himself] |
000011832 |
17.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Against
unauthorised publications. Instructions and guidance regarding happenings at
Ahmedabad. |
000011834 |
17.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Satyagraha leaflet
nos. 2 and 3 in which Gandhiji expounds the principles of Satyagraha with
warning not to believe in unauthorised literature: |
000011833 |
17.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Issued by
Satyagraha Sabha Bombay in the matter of taking signatures on the pledge form
of Satyagraha against Rowlatt bills. |
000006548 |
18.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13438 |
SATYAGRAHA
SABHA |
4
|
In recommending
it I must state that my faith in it has only increased but at present we must
inculcate satyagraha mentality among people. |
000023851 |
18.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01342 |
NATESAN |
1
|
Informs that
Civil Disobedience movement is suspended but preaching of truth and
non-violence continues. |
000006547 |
18.04.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
A beautiful and
forceful plea against Gandhiji's method chaining himself and others by taking
vows. A love letter still |
000006550 |
19.04.1919
|
13375 |
I. P. MISSION
HIGH SCHOOL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
An appeal to
stop passive resistance (as the Indian masses are not yet ready for such spiritual
methods) and to forward a monster petition |
000006556 |
19.04.1919
|
13380 |
SUNDARALAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
All agreed only
one class member and everything You advised Please send instructions if any.
(Mahatma) |
000006549 |
19.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
It means
insistence on truth and utilization of the force derived from it is the law
of love - the law the permeates us all
|
000006552 |
20.04.1919
|
13376 |
JASHWANTARI
& SONS |
08446 |
PANDITJI |
5
|
Two letters
relating Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy and one telegram relating Lahore
firing (Amritsar, letter by Kotumal and Lahore by Govardhandas) |
000006551 |
20.04.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
How can
Government control "brains behind violence" and satisfy the sage of
Sabarmati also? The Viceroy and I am very sorry the exclusion order on you.
You have done almost incredible work to calm people. Exclusion order bad etc. |
000006553 |
21.04.1919
|
13378 |
DESAI,
KRISHNARAO |
00853 |
BANKER,
Shankerlal G. |
1
|
Shankerlal,
secretary, Home Rule League, arrested. Wants engage Velenkar see settle
Lowest charges. |
000006555 |
21.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
2
|
They have been
made to pay from their wages. Water-rate to all earning more than 7 Rupees
will thus hit doubly. |
000006554 |
21.04.1919
|
00618 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your firmness
is laudable as a movement of this unity, If God willing you will not be
sacrificed in future: God grant success. |
000006557 |
22.04.1919
|
14177 |
RICHY (Mrs.) |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
5
|
Correspondence
demanding compulsory resignation of Saraladevi Chaudhrani from Lahore Purdah
club which has official patronage |
000006558 |
23.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13375 |
I. P. MISSION
HIGH SCHOOL |
1
|
I have
anticipated your advice an suspended satyagraha Will you sign the pledge? No
country can live honourably without swadeshi |
000006559 |
23.04.1919
|
13383 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
10548 |
DESAI, Mahadev
& GANDHI, M. K. |
9
|
Two ennobling
and soul-stirring letters expressing adoration for Bapu (Gandhi) as equal to
Christ and requiring "us all" to follow his ideals ( Love letters
both of an adorning sister) |
000006561 |
23.04.1919
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
|
Gandhi must
have been almost killed by the abuse of passive resistance The Government
seems to have most incompetently treated the question |
000006560 |
23.04.1919
|
14179 |
CHINAI
CHIMANLAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
On account of
the present arrests, Master Bhogilal was afraid and so he has destroyed the
receipt-book of satyagraha Fund. |
000006563 |
24.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00577 |
CHATFIELD, G.
E. (Collector, Ahmedabad) |
2
|
Through some
bungling by me, I find that the leaflets have not been sent to you, which I
do now (Posting undespatched copies of satyagraha leaflets.) |
000019815 |
24.04.1919
|
10250 |
SORABJI A.SOGU |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
A petty
Government servant in Ahmedabad having lost his property as a result of
hooliganism in Ahmedabad appeals to Gandhi for assistance. |
000006564 |
24.04.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
After
describing his own successful efforts for peace, Andrew C.F. praised Barron,
a Government official for sobriety But for Delhi firing on 30 the March , the
Punjab would not have flared up. |
000006562 |
24.04.1919
|
13375 |
I. P. MISSION
HIGH SCHOOL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
"True"
swadeshi i.e.. preference to Indian goods is acceptable if price and quality
are there, and the Viceroy even will accept it. |
000011895 |
25.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Collector
"Myself a more nonentity, am enamoured of your doings." Interviewed
the prisoners and advised them to acknowledge guilt. In train mocked at your
"Swantra Mantra" pointing out various errors. |
000006565 |
25.04.1919
|
01339 |
DHRUWA,
ANANDSHANKAR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
I am loath to
"thank" you for your three visits as you have too much love for me
to let me be formed You are now beginning to shine "(satyanishtha"
Gandhiji) |
000006568 |
26.04.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
The situation
was saved by Mr. Barron's gentlemanly behaviour, and by Swamiji's wonderful
personality (Swamiji-ie. Sharddhanandji Swami) |
000011836 |
26.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
This is as a
touch stone of Satyagraha move. Observe non-violence thereby work for his
retain. |
000006578 |
26.04.1919
|
13393 |
BIHAR PLANTERS
ASSOCIATION |
07997 |
HOME
DEPARTMENT, Secretary |
1
|
Firm action in
the Punjab saved the situation there the supineness of Government of India
will lead to disaster, Gandhi a dangerous demagogue cleverly hiding his anti
European movement by phrases. (Gandhiji's letter to Wilson, printed in the
pioneer of 1-5-1919 "Time will show the error of your judgement") |
000009165 |
27.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
1
|
They talked for
2 1/2 hours and I was on tenter hooks. Horniman is still here: |
000009166 |
27.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10
|
I never
believed in the theory of 'born genius'. I had ideals more than one I believe
that the students pick up vices more easily than virtues from teachers. Once
I felt old and wanted to commit suicide but my legal practice made me feel
young. I think myself unfit as teacher. [Then he gives a list of subjects he
attempted to learn and a list of his experience of different lines of
occupation. |
000006572 |
27.04.1919
|
00471 |
HORNIMAN, B. G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"I have
been rushed off without notice" "Au Revoir" I ask your
blessings God, speed you in your work for India |
000006566 |
27.04.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
"Instructions"
have been issued which are "secret" but which I assure would have
fully satisfied you if you could have seen them |
000006567 |
27.04.1919
|
00515 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
A Hindu and
Muslim commission should be formed which should tour all over India , and find
out all cause for likely conflict so as to remove them |
000006570 |
28.04.1919
|
14180 |
DURBAN INDIAN
PUBLIC, Chairman |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1
|
(1) Political
franchise as in the cape, should be given(2) Free inter-colonial migration
(3) Transvaal Indians should be allowed to own property |
000011696 |
28.04.1919
|
00402 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI,
C. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
My journey
uneventful people here are likely to go to sleep unless Gandhiji sends a
message I am glad I visited Bombay and the Ashram Please keep me informed of
the developments. |
000011837 |
28.04.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Leaflet no.7
outlining methods by which sympathy with Horniman can be expressed. |
000006574 |
29.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10453 |
GOVERNMENT
BOMBAY, P.S. to |
2
|
Gandhiji's
grave warning The unjustified deportation of Horniman (Editor of "Bombay
Chronicle") the censorship of his paper, the arrest in Sind and rumoured
would be arrest of Bombay satyagrahis portend evil I or satyagraha will not
be responsible for consequences. |
000006571 |
29.04.1919
|
00506 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
7
|
She asks
permission to publish the enclosed article on Gandhiji knowing full well it
would mean her banishment from India The article calls Gandhiji a saint and
one who copied Christ best. |
000006569 |
29.04.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
I said our
moral prestige was at the Nadir ,that, as G says. We believe in brute-force,
that we have repeatedly broken promises and demanded repeal of Rowlatt Act.
release of Ali-brothers. |
000006576 |
30.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10453 |
GOVERNMENT
BOMBAY, P.S. to |
1
|
Unless his
official position precludes him, I would esteem it as if extreme importance
if His Excellency (Governor of Bombay) signed the pledge. |
000006575 |
30.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1
|
I am anxious to
have English signatories to emphasis the fact the vow is not taken as a
retaliatory measure
|
000006577 |
30.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13392 |
KARACHI,
BROTHERS & SISTERS OF |
2
|
The essence of
Satyagraha is that we never resort to violence as that will kill our struggle |
000026422 |
30.04.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01401 |
TAGORE,
Rabindranath |
2
|
Duplicate of P.
23910 |
000006573 |
30.04.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
8
|
"His
Himalayan Blunder" is his greatest victory- just like Gokhale' apology
or Gurudev's turning away from swadeshi movement Has he not left out of sight
the unbearable provocation from Government ? (Andrew's four Gods (1) The
Poet, (2) Rudra (3) shraddhanand (4) and Gandhiji |
000011894 |
30.04.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Letters full of
abuses pour in everyday Horniman has been forgotten like a dead dog. Gandhiji
is talked of as an unpaid Jamadar of Government. Gandhiji is on trial Esther's
letter full of fragrance indeed. |
000006580 |
01.05.1919
|
13395 |
BOMBAY,
Citizens of |
01294 |
GOVERNOR OF
BOMBAY |
3
|
The three acts
show a spirit of revenge Horniman B.G. (Editor Bombay Chronicle) was a prop
to Government and people They are a hindrance to our peace efforts. |
000006612 |
01.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
I want to live
at peace with Englishmen, and the world. But I want peace with honour and
that can be attained only through satyagraha. |
000019817 |
01.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Matter of an
article in Young India in connection with the Martial law. Regime in Punjab
under heading 'What an Eye-Witness says'. |
000006579 |
01.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Find out the
educated leaders behind Riots due to preaching of disobedience. Oppose
passive resistance Rowlatt Act. is good and necessary. |
000006632 |
01.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Instances of
shocking misrule, cruelty, and lust of the Nazam. Whole properties
confiscated. Woman dishonoured etc. "400 Wives" - Gandhiji. |
00006633A |
02.05.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
Gandhiji used
the word 'design not conspirancy. Government for its own ends has extracted a
meaning favourable to it Gandhuji meant that some clever people saw a good chance
and helped rioting |
000009173 |
02.05.1919
|
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
7
|
Four days ago I
went to Majmudar's . According to him Bapu is born with Divine power and has
intuition. He is a saviour for the poor. He will some day, like other
prophets, be shot dead by an Indian. Government servants ,here, try to cause
disruption in villages and create troubles. Durga is doing well. |
000009175 |
02.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01783 |
SABARMATI
ASHRAM LEADERS |
15
|
I expect you to
understand the implications of the impending fast. It is against all co.
workers who are either lukewarm or apathetic; in the fight to eradicate
untouchability and Ashram leaders are included in these workers. I expect to
lead the purest life or leave the Ashram. I also expect to continue the chain
of fast and lay down their lives if necessary. |
000006581 |
02.05.1919
|
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Though
sincerely sympathising with swadeshi movement and even the cottage industry
movement, I have my own methods to help it (He believes in co-operative
societies) |
000006582 |
02.05.1919
|
13228 |
NATARAJAN
(India Committee) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Under the
circumstance you mention I hasten to say that I cannot be a contributor I
have enough work with my own papers |
000006583 |
03.05.1919
|
01089 |
SHRADDHANAND
SANYASHI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
7
|
Though revering
you I cannot agree with you regarding your silence about Govt's misdeeds The
calm you want is impossible to attain |
000006584 |
03.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Text of the
order and story of the annoying watch of the police through out the travel
letter and wires confidential (2 copies)
|
000006586 |
04.05.1919
|
13399 |
ADVANI, Devidas
B. |
13400 |
KRIPALANI
,JIVATRAM |
2
|
The arrest and
prosecutions were instructed to create panic but fortunately no disturbance. |
000006587 |
04.05.1919
|
13401 |
ADVANI, D. B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
2
|
The pamphlet is
not issued by the Sabha, though legally I am the printer. As I do not agree
with it, I shall defend myself. |
000006585 |
04.05.1919
|
01323 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
2
|
I should rather
several year in prison than leave India. I am a bad beginner in the lesson of
satyagraha . |
000006590 |
05.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14183 |
DEPUTYINSPECTOR
GEN. OF POLICE |
2
|
I am torn to
pieces for it By "educated" men behind riots, I meant only
"literate" in Gujarati - not "highly educated" like
vakils by organised manner and "design" I meant impromptu
organisation |
000006589 |
05.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
You cannot
prevent Bolshevism or violence without endorsing the doctrine of satyagraha.
Holy places must be restored. |
000006588 |
05.05.1919
|
13402 |
SHAH, Fulchand
Bapuji |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10
|
Herewith the
report on the atrocities by soldiers on man and women Also signed affidavits
by a woman victim and witness. |
000006592 |
06.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09563 |
COMMISSIONER OF
POLICE |
1
|
I hope you read
them I draw your attention to yesterday's leaflet declaring Hartal on Sunday
Hope all will go well |
000006591 |
06.05.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I seriously
think of going to the Punjab to know the facts, Barodada (Poets' elder
brother) and the Poet send you blessing Ramanad babu (Editor of 'Modern
Review') claimed for publication the letter that was to be a gift of joy to
you |
000006595 |
07.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14184 |
ROW (Mr.) |
2
|
Can you give me
details of the late Mr. Frazer? Was he your adopted son. Mrs. Row's note
"You Indians devil My son's blood on you"! |
000009158 |
07.05.1919
|
01782 |
MASHRUWALA,
Kishorelal G. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
3
|
There is a
funny description of Gandhiji, in the "Looker on". The proposed
fast will not meet with much approval as the next day is Agiaras and the
previous enthusiasm in matter of fast has waned. We shall be pleased if
Bapuji can be here on the foundation day of the School. |
000006593 |
07.05.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Militarily it
is midsummer madness But if owing to intrigues in India The situation is
prolonged You will realise the danger Can you help us ? You can stabilise
"Indian Opinion" |
000006594 |
07.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
He hopes to
conquer India with the aid of Bolshevists- a diabolical party that
nationalises women. So we must be loyal to those whom God has appointed to
rule over us. |
000006598 |
08.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13340 |
GHATE |
1
|
It is
unrestrained in language and is an overstatement. They should state minimum
demands What is their view of Afghanistan? |
000006597 |
08.05.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
It was cowardly
of me not to have gone earlier I am doing PRAYASCHITTA You see the poet
(Rabindranath Tagore) and I cannot take vows as we break them (Ref. to
swadeshi vow) |
000006596 |
08.05.1919
|
00488 |
VYAS, Manilal
Jadavji |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
For following
satyagraha I am brought here, and still watched I do not care But what should
I do? |
000006602 |
09.05.1919
|
14186 |
MAHOMED ALI
& SHAUKAT ALI |
00581 |
CHIEF
COMMISSIONER OF C. P. |
4
|
If our demands
remain unheeded we shall leave India and ask other to do so. Meanwhile we
hereby break Defence of India Act though we shall continue to live in
Chhindwara |
000006599 |
09.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00410 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
2
|
The leaflet
herewith sent shows my compliance I take all possible precautions, to avoid
disturbance, but I cannot advice opening of shops. |
000006616 |
09.05.1919
|
01395 |
SHRADDHANAND |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
You do not
consult those thousands who staked their all for you. If, as you say
Government maintains peace by its power, when you start satyagraha, it is not
satyagraha but handing the people to Government "You cannot create
necessary peaceful atmosphere in 2 months". |
000006423 |
09.05.1919
|
14217 |
JOSHI, Girija
Shankar & Harishankar |
03268 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
Passive Resistance
of (1) Prahlad (2) Sudhanva (3) Mirabai etc. (4) Sitaji... Presumably in
response to Gandhiji's request. |
000006601 |
09.05.1919
|
14186 |
MAHOMED ALI
& SHAUKAT ALI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
Enclosed notice
to the chief commissioner of Central Province(C.P.) Our demands are minimum,
namely not an inch of Holy Land to go to the outsider We are free but God
knows how long! (Gandhiji a "Friend, philosopher and guide" to
Ali-brothers.) |
000006608 |
09.05.1919
|
13413 |
WELLS M. (Rev.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
What are your
views about Christianity and its effects on Indian situation ? |
000006600 |
09.05.1919
|
13408 |
POLICE SURGEON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
One A.R. (
.....) says he has presented you a car, has Rs. 150,000 and can get Rs.
5000/- from you if he wrote to you what are the facts? Gandhiji;- No such
thing. But quite likely our list has more than one mad man. |
00006605D |
10.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00775 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
2
|
Subramania was
never persuaded. He took it after full delibaration. You have changed. Were
you like all reformers not a law-breaker? |
00006605A |
10.05.1919
|
00775 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Subramaniam
desires me to intimate that he withdraws from the pledge of civil
disobedience as he was misled into taking it (Private) |
000011698 |
10.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01923 |
BESANT, Annie ? |
2
|
Copy of 6605-D. |
000011697 |
10.05.1919
|
01923 |
BESANT, Annie ? |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Copy of 6605-A. |
000006633 |
10.05.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I was urged by
Hakim Saheb, Rudra, and Swamiji to go to Simla, before they decide anything
about Punjab. The Afghan minare will get serious when peace terms with Turkey
are known |
000006603 |
10.05.1919
|
00515 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
A monster
petition with several lakhs of signatures is prepared. Satyagraha and not
religious movement, is practicable. Sta tement of Muslim demands |
000006604 |
10.05.1919
|
13411 |
MODERATE
CONFERENCE, President |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I solicit your
consent for the manifesto which advises complete cessation of satyagraha and
restoration of civil law in Punjab |
000006606 |
11.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
1
|
At the services
of the Government for internal peace. I will do my best but work be
considerably smoothened by a satisfactory declaration on Muslim Question, and
repeal of Rowlatt Act. |
000011896 |
11.05.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Intimated
Bapu's views about the attitude that the Ashramites should adopt in
identifying the culprits on the riots. Afghan question nothing can be done
unless issue of Muslim unrest and Rowlett bill are Solved. |
00006605B |
11.05.1919
|
13337 |
BESANT, Annie
(Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Annie Besant's
charged attitude to civil disobedience movement. I am not charged nor lack in
courage. |
00006605C |
11.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
06589 |
SUBRAMANIAM
ACHARY T. A. |
1
|
Do you agree
wit it? How can any pledge cause deviation from truth?
|
00006608A |
12.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13413 |
WELLS M. (Rev.) |
2
|
Christ was an
"Avatar" like Buddha, Mahomad etc. but not a saviour satyagraha is
an extension of ancient teaching. There are no secret Christians. |
000006607 |
12.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9
|
Unless the
Muslim demands regarding Holy Places etc, are granted, no Muslim will help
Britain in defence of India against Afghan (Sent to "Young India"
for publication, but not published) |
000006610 |
13.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00872 |
TYABJI, Abbas
S. |
2
|
I should share
your congratulations to me in keeping you at Lahore with Mrs. Tyabji and
"Your great daughter" Tribute to the Tyabji Family - "Which
adorns the nation". |
000006611 |
14.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09563 |
COMMISSIONER OF
POLICE |
2
|
Government view
that sale of reprints of my banned books is not illegal is, correct, as i
found afterwards. But I did not wish to give long explanations to the public. |
00006615A |
14.05.1919
|
14187 |
NORTON |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
1
|
Forbidden entry
into the area hence cannot accept brief to defend your husband. |
000006614 |
15.05.1919
|
01664 |
ZAHID ALI |
00500 |
YOUNG INDIA |
9
|
Our interment
makes it impossible for us to contest the legality of the order, proscribing
our representation. Kindly arrange to make facilities for our coming to
Bombay to contest your order ( Also correspondence regarding seizure of the
copies of the representation*) |
000006613 |
15.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
1
|
Goverdhandas
arrested and refused bail. His Vakil not allowed. See order. Mesrs Norton and
Ray refused permission defend "Tribune" etc. |
000012030 |
15.05.1919
|
02806 |
PENNSYLVANIAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
An open letter
asking Gandhiji to take to constructive work and give up fighting Government
"A moral Revolution". |
00007393A |
15.05.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Fiji Indians
support Andrews report and condemnds Eropean Attitude.[Signed by D.M.Manilal
and others] |
00006614A |
15.05.1919
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
000007393 |
15.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
87
|
|
000006615 |
16.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
1
|
I do not know
what to believe. But the arrest of Gorvedhands and ban against Norton are a
shock. A full inquiry is needed. |
00006615D |
16.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
01423 |
VARIOUS PERSONS |
2
|
Please exert
your influence to permit counsel from outside or to transfer the case to
another province. |
00006615E |
16.05.1919
|
14655 |
MANT R. A. |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
1
|
Please refer to
Home Dept. |
00006615F |
16.05.1919
|
14191 |
MESTON. JAMES |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
2
|
I am forwarding
your letter to the Home Dept. to which it concerns. |
00006615B |
18.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
14188 |
DIVISIONAL
COMMANDANT |
1
|
I request you
to remove ban or Norton's entry as local barrister refuses to take up the
case. |
00006615C |
18.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
14189 |
MAHMAD SHAFI ? |
1
|
Please
undertake his defence as there is none else who can do it. ( On the back of
6615B) |
00006615G |
18.05.1919
|
14189 |
MAHMAD SHAFI ? |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
1
|
I cannot defend
as I am otherwise engaged and as I am a witness for the prosecution. |
000027882 |
19.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08607 |
PARIKH, Maniben |
2
|
Condolences.
His was a happy death for he did not have to take service from anybody. |
00006615I |
19.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
14656 |
VICEROY WILLIAM
(VICEROY) |
1
|
Anxiously
awaiting reply to my petition. |
00006615H |
19.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
13335 |
VICEROY, P. S.
to |
1
|
Anxiously
awaiting reply to my petition. |
000006605 |
19.05.1919
|
07257 |
SUBRAMANIA K.
S. AIYAR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Subramaniam
admits vow was taken without any coercion. None to blame Withdraws himself Dr.
Subraminiam's veneration for Gandhiji an Annie Besant |
00006615J |
20.05.1919
|
14656 |
VICEROY WILLIAM
(VICEROY) |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
4
|
Viceroy has no
power to sanction transfer of case (the case) permitting outside counsel in
the hands of the Military Government etc. |
000006618 |
21.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14193 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) & OTHERS |
1
|
A small
informal private conference of satyagrahis from different centres is
proposed. Can your province send one or more deputy? |
000006609 |
21.05.1919
|
14186 |
MAHOMED ALI
& SHAUKAT ALI |
00500 |
YOUNG INDIA |
3
|
We want to
appeal against the Government order, but being interned, we cannot come to
Bombay. Will people help the printer who suffers so much ? (The
representation of 24th was proscribed PRAHABANDHU dt. 11-5-1919 page 18). |
00006615K |
21.05.1919
|
14188 |
DIVISIONAL
COMMANDANT |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
2
|
Norton cannot
be permitted. Arrangement have been made to defend undefended accused. |
000006619 |
21.05.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I am involved
in consequences of satyagraha being called to Afghan - border. It will be
months before we shall be put of the wood. Government of India will not
interfere with Punjab High Court regarding your wire: |
000006621 |
22.05.1919
|
00808 |
SATYADEV
(Swami) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
I am highly
disgusted with Punjab Affairs. Shall we have to leave this wretched land like
The Pilgrim Fathers. (Almost illegible) |
000006620 |
22.05.1919
|
13422 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Can I take the
Swadeshi vow ? What are the implications. I shall get nationalised. I am so
sorry. I do not suffer for others like you. |
00006615L |
23.05.1919
|
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
14656 |
VICEROY WILLIAM
(VICEROY) |
4
|
Your reply is
disappointing, counsel who is engaged is not competent, the trump prosecution
witness will be examined on the day when defence statement is to be put up
thus making it impossible to put up such a statement. Please extend time etc. |
000006622 |
23.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14186 |
MAHOMED ALI
& SHAUKAT ALI |
3
|
"I don't
like your half disobedience" Your Viceroy memorial too undignified and
claims exaggerated. I don't agree with your two letters for publication. Your
plea for the printer is unmerited He lied before Government Hope You will
recast the memorial. |
000006617 |
23.05.1919
|
01395 |
SHRADDHANAND |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter. I
heard all that Andrews told me regarding his talk with you. Still I remain
confirmed in my desire to resign. I have sent it to the press. |
000006623 |
23.05.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
All agree that
there should be no civil Disobedience at present. A unite demand for a Royal
commission of Inquiry urgently needed India Government refuses to interfere
in Punjab Affairs, though it Can. The Punjab accused unjustly treated. Accused
not allowed legal help from outside. |
000006625 |
24.05.1919
|
13425 |
CIVIL SURGEON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Have you got
any fund to provide them ? |
00006625A |
25.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13425 |
CIVIL SURGEON |
1
|
Please let me
know the expenses involed. |
00006626A |
25.05.1919
|
00940 |
HASAN, Imam |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
2
|
Please tell
Gandhiji that my difference does not affect my loyalty to him. But events do
not justify resumption RajendraPrasad agrees. |
000006624 |
25.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
2
|
I submit that
Vyas and Popatlal (Dr.) are illegally deported - both being born in British
Allegiance. The Order should be cancelled. |
000006626 |
25.05.1919
|
00940 |
HASAN, Imam |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Civil
Disobedience should be dropped altogether from satyagraha vow, as it is
"retaliatory " (Rajendra Prasad agrees) and necessarily leads to
violence. Neither I, nor Rajendra Prasad, nor Haque can come. |
000011838 |
26.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
12
|
Reports of two
speeches by Gandhiji at Surat. |
000006628 |
28.05.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Except Mr.
Jamnadas all decided to offer Individual Satyagraha with no demonstrations if
Viceroy does not appoint Inquiry commission regarding the Punjab (Civil
disobedience for Punjab) |
000006629 |
30.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
I should be
full with power to revise Martial law punishments. The gagging of the Indian
Press etc. Fill one with the greatest anxiety. (Four carbon copies of 3 pages
each) |
000006627 |
30.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
2
|
Let him; but
they have got to go. If he asks Indian delegates to choose between Reforms
and Repeal, you should tell him to choose "repeal Mrs. Naidu is a
wonderful woman see her and Horniman. |
000025553 |
30.05.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
3
|
Original of P.
6627 |
00006615M |
30.05.1919
|
14656 |
VICEROY WILLIAM
(VICEROY) |
02050 |
CHAUDHRANI,
Saraladevi |
1
|
Government
cannot interfere: |
000006630 |
30.05.1919
|
14194 |
VANKATNAM R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
The country is
chafing under the self abnegation of silence while brutal Junkardam , worse
than Prussian, runs amok. |
000011882 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13188 |
GANDHI, Ramdas |
3
|
Duplicate copy
of SN11747. |
000006657 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14186 |
MAHOMED ALI
& SHAUKAT ALI |
1
|
What are your
views on Government Communiqué justifying your imprisonment. To avoid a false
step, I want all to be quiet just now. |
000011747 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13188 |
GANDHI, Ramdas |
1
|
Do not hide
your ignorance out of mere shame and justify your staying in a relative's
house by rendering all possible household services. Do not forget prayers. |
000006656 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00435 |
SADIQ ALI KHAN |
2
|
I never doubted
that they would be treated very well. We should avoid all agitation for their
release at present. |
000011749 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
11
|
Expenses pain
and regret at the Arti performance by Daccani ladies on his birth day without
his realizing its meaning. Himself is absolutely ours to any kind of
redundant courtesy. |
000006643 |
01.06.1919
|
13435 |
MADRAS
JOURNALISTS |
00396 |
VICEROY OF
INDIA |
1
|
Draft given to
C. Rajagopalacharior by G. A. Natesan of the memorial of Madras Journalists. |
000011699 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00898 |
GANDHI, Maganlal
K. |
2
|
In course of
time machinery will perpetuate our enslavement. Hand spinning is the only
solution so concentrate on that leaving hand weaving of mill yarns to others
I feel Satyagraha is the purest weapon both for the weakest as well as the
strongest. |
000006642 |
01.06.1919
|
13433 |
BOMBAY
JOURNALISTS |
00396 |
VICEROY OF
INDIA |
2
|
Memorial for
his release from Bombay Presidency Journalists. He has apologised and is weak
in health and sober. |
000019819 |
01.06.1919
|
06984 |
ANANDANAND |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Support Kripalaniji's
attitude. We are here to serve and not to accept- hospitality Mama has
unnecessarily involved us in this. |
000011750 |
01.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02375 |
MASHRUWALA,
Kishorelal G. |
1
|
Surendsa says
you are getting weaker. Why not come here ? Your mere Presence is enough for
us. |
000011748 |
01.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Pamphlet by
Bhill Seva Mandal Dohad, addressed to Bhill community asking them to give up
drink etc. |
000020710 |
01.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
10
|
Stray pages 391
to 400 of Gjuarati monthly 'Sevak' containing Somanand and Gautam and other
authorities disfavouring evils of untouchability. |
000006651 |
01.06.1919
|
14197 |
SWAMINATHAN
C.V. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
A vigorous
protest against inducing or allowing immature persons under 21 to offer
satyagraha as that breaks up Home. |
000019818 |
01.06.1919
|
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J.
B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I request you
not to open the Topic with the host If you do not mind we will find out other
place. |
000011893 |
01.06.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Anand,
professor and my-self have been discussing our last right's complaint to you.
We feel ashamed for it and pray you not to open the topic. I tremble at what
you would say when you return. |
000006635 |
02.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02831 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja
(Miss) |
2
|
I am ploughing
a lonely furrow. No such excellent co-workers like you or Doke or Kallenbach,
Polak or Cachalia, Sorabji Rustomjee. "Not that perfect
correspondence" with my co-workers here in South Africa (G. = Gandhiji) |
000006634 |
02.06.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Demand of
inquiry into the Punjab Affairs. Your letter of 30th May. I will send you a
reply as early as possible. |
000006636 |
05.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S. to |
1
|
Please reply
early. |
000011700 |
05.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
03165 |
DEAR FRIEND |
2
|
Have discussed
the contents of your letter to the Viceroy. They all agree that statement of
claim not represent the irreducible minimum and that withdrawal from tadia is
not a practical step. |
000006638 |
07.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I think we
would not get orders from Calcutta etc. There may be stray orders from Bombay
or Ahmedabad. We should not take even 5 per cent profit to introduce a new
thing into the market. |
000006637 |
07.06.1919
|
13431 |
ROSSITER D. W. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
He is an
intelligent and respectable man. Being an officer at the Late Mr. Doke's
Church, I met you frequently. Regards. |
000006977 |
09.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
A Memorandum
prepared by Rajagopala chari to facilitate the establishment of Navigation
Schools and ship-Building Industry. |
000006639 |
09.06.1919
|
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Any
representation from the persons concerned will have careful consideration |
000006641 |
10.06.1919
|
13422 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
A letter from
Miss Esther - as usual - full of love and reverences. Shows also the poverty
of South India. |
000006640 |
11.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
Even after
tendering an unnecessary apology, he is imprisoned for articles in "The
Tribune" which are very sober. (Date fixed with reference to concluding
portion in Gandhiji's hand to 6646 and to 6665) |
000006645 |
11.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
1
|
Not Privy
council but public agitation will secure it. I suggest your going to Calcutta
etc. to memorialise for his justice. |
000006646 |
11.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01423 |
VARIOUS PERSONS |
2
|
I suggest (1) a
lowers' memorial proving the judgement wrong, (2) a journalists' memorial (3)
meetings demanding justice etc. |
000006644 |
11.06.1919
|
00730 |
RUSTOMJEE,
Parsee |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
If the servants
of India wish to open a National School, I will finance it. Also your expense
for famine or passive resistance. |
000009164 |
11.06.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
"Young
India" leaves no time to write. Durga's letters are hysterical Even if I
call her, she will not be comfortable here: I wish she knew English. |
000011701 |
11.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Copy of 6646. |
000006647 |
12.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1
|
If you agree
with my view that gross injustice has been done, I trust you will join the
movement for release. |
000006648 |
12.06.1919
|
13438 |
SATYAGRAHA
SABHA |
14195 |
SATYAGRAHA
SABHA, Members |
1
|
A meeting of
the executive committee will be held on the 15th instant to consider the
enclosed letter of Gandhiji. |
000006649 |
12.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14196 |
SATYAGRAHA
SABHA, Secretary |
1
|
Vague fear of
unscrupulous persons misusing it should not deter us. I propose I be given
the power to select persons places laws. |
000006650 |
13.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13439 |
FRITCHLEY, E.
W. |
1
|
|
000009155 |
13.06.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
2
|
Bapu insisted
upon my calling Durga here: But to-day your letter says that she has left for
Vijapur. I do not covet to be rich. Penance unless it creates conscious joy,
is mere suffering. I often feel insulted here and am inclined to leave this
place but get soon reconciled. |
000006658 |
14.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10538 |
SECRETARY OF
STATE |
5
|
Violence (mob)
due to Government's criminal blunders in arresting me etc. No peace till
Rowlatt Act. withdrawn Inquiry into the Punjab which can revise sentences and
appeasing Muslim fears regarding Turkey. |
000025554 |
14.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
Do take up
subjects of this legislation, Kalinath Roy's case etc. If the acts are not
withdrawn Civil Disobedience Movement will be started. |
000006653 |
14.06.1919
|
00768 |
JINNAH,
Mohammad Ali |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
I shall feel
extremely grateful for any information you care to give. Of course it will
remain confidential. I hope I may be able to help the cause of our
Mother-land by my efforts in England. |
000006659 |
14.06.1919
|
06784 |
NATESAN, G. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I am very glad
you have taken up the question. I hope my note SN6643 is acceptable
"Hindu" represented me as averse to the protest meeting Direct
Devidas to stay in my house. |
000006652 |
14.06.1919
|
10990 |
NAIDU, Sarojini
(Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Bhurgri,
RamaSwami and I make a cheerful trio. Jinnah sits in haughty isolation aloof
from the world. |
000006660 |
14.06.1919
|
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I am unable to
join the movement, You propose for release of Mr. Kalinath N. Roy. |
000029530 |
15.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08740 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
5
|
(1) Asks to
send Passive Resistance Fund expenditure after the last account published (2)
Prefers bluntness to nodding (Yesmanship) which ultimately Pleases the
oppnent. (3) Recalling his (G's) Phoenix days assures that S. Africa is not
out of his mind. |
000006661 |
15.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
He is to be
paid Rs. 80-90 per month. He must tour all over India, get acquainted with
skilled weaver and bring them out etc. |
000011702 |
15.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Copy of 6662. |
000006662 |
15.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
8
|
A pamphlet of
detailed instruction Gandhiji to offer civil disobedience first as he
considers himself fittest. A beautiful pamphlet. |
000006663 |
16.06.1919
|
00515 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Herewith my
letter to the Viceroy. I would not do anything without your advice. May you
live long and guide 'the United Indian Nation' to their goal. |
000011703 |
17.06.1919
|
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
My staying here
of returning there depends solely upon you. What must be the final goal of
Satyagrahis courting jail for repeal of Rowlett Bills ? Whe ther to achieve.
Its withdrawal or continue in jail for the whole life ? |
000011411 |
18.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
|
You should
write though I may not. Read my manifesto in tomorrow's Times. Shall jump
like a child on finishing the report. |
000006666 |
18.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
4
|
Satyagraha
alone can prevent the inrush of Bolshevism, and cement, not separate Anglo -
Indian relations. I alone to offer Civil Disobedience. |
000006665 |
18.06.1919
|
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The case had
been (and is still ) under Government consideration. |
000006664 |
18.06.1919
|
14198 |
NARAYANDAS A.
DECHAR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Mr. Baptista
thanks that the deportation is not illegal. Please consult some top lawyer
Herewith a blank cheque for it. |
000006667 |
19.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13447 |
COMMISSIONER OF
CUSTOM SALT |
1
|
I have put s.
P. Patwardhan M. A., to study salt-tax. He will either read the books of your
library in your office "or take them home. |
000006668 |
20.06.1919
|
01323 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Police
Inspector put me various questions. I fear they will banish me from India and
that would be unbearable. Sorry to trouble you. |
000011704 |
20.06.1919
|
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Members of
Hindi Sahitya Sammelan should tour other parts of India and boen that
Sankritised Hindi cannot the our Rastra Bhasha. It is strange that in spite
of your Contributions towards peace the D. I Act. Still hangs over you. |
000006669 |
20.06.1919
|
01260 |
LAJPAT RAI,
Lala |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I have fully
realised the futility of anarchism. Har Dayal, as a past follower (quoted)
says has gone down. I wish I could be in India to serve and suffer with my
countrymen (Gandhiji's note : The letter, though unsigned is Lalaji's -
published for its intrinsic worth). |
000011892 |
21.06.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
The new issue
of 'Young India' shows that wholesale editorial responsibilities cannot be
entrusted to a novice. today also feel feverish. I Advance my clam to be
included in your party to court arrest. |
000006712 |
21.06.1919
|
00413 |
TRIPATHI RAM
NARESH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
9
|
Herewith the
scheme which requires Rs.40000/- more: We shall create 36 teachers and live
in Madras presidency for 6 years. |
000006713 |
21.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
An article for
'Young India" exhorting people to be absolutely peaceful if Gandhi is
arrested and claiming invincibility for real Satyagraha. |
000006711 |
21.06.1919
|
00412 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I pray that you
may succeed as you the best leader. But I can join you since you would hold
your self responsible for possible violence of other Indians after serious
provocation by Government. |
000006670 |
22.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
2
|
Though
undoubtedly a murderer of (Col) Mr. Frazer, his age and the madness of
excitement led him to it. Please commute the sentence. |
000009163 |
22.06.1919
|
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
2
|
Contributors
should give their names. Prepare matter of eight pages for the next issue.
Telegraph to Viceroy informing that memorial is posted. Durga is coming to
Bombay. You may or may not be allowed to court arrest along with Bapu. |
000009160 |
22.06.1919
|
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
|
A copy of the
report is sent to you for reviewing etc. Durga is thinking of accompanying
Bapu. |
00009160A |
22.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Gandhiji's
views on boycott and swadeshi . His compliments to the expectations of Poona.
Previously Indian cloth was considered supreme. Instead now a days we import
cloth which is foolish. 24 crores of our population remain unemployed for six
months. |
000006671 |
22.06.1919
|
13450 |
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
It interests me
very much. We do not advertise our goods. viz. Mysore makes good bath soaps.
I shall call on you. |
000006672 |
23.06.1919
|
13375 |
I. P. MISSION
HIGH SCHOOL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
I approve of
your Swadeshi movement provided Indian industrialists behave fairly. Please
do not renew civil Disobedience to give a good chance to improve the Reform
Bill and thus kill Rowlatt Act etc. |
000006675 |
24.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00366 |
SECRETARY OF
STATE FOR INDIA |
12
|
Copy of the
above on telegraph form. Copies to Polak, Shastriji, etc. |
000006673 |
24.06.1919
|
13452 |
MUKERJEE, S. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I am forwarding
the enclosed petition to the Viceroy and Executive councillors. Roy's mother
is patient in the faith that God knows her son is innocent and will reward him. |
000006681 |
25.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00402 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI,
C. |
3
|
The cause was
the matter of true Satyagraha with less true of false Satyagrahis in
Satyagraha Sabhas. One true Satyagrahi is enough to achieve success, hence I
alone to offer Civil Disobedience. |
000006679 |
25.06.1919
|
00789 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
His Excellency
has learnt of your intention with regret seeing that you must be fully aware
of the disastrous consequences of the last campaign. I hope better counsels
will prevail. Regarding inquiry see Secretary's Budget Speech.
|
000006677 |
25.06.1919
|
09288 |
ZAFARULMULK, M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
7
|
Satyagrahi
literature vendors are given one year. Appeal is to be filed. Abdul Bari may
be arrested. One of his lieutenants has already been arrested. A friend of
his has disowned civil disobedience.
|
000006678 |
25.06.1919
|
00370 |
SALE (AG.COM.
OF CUSTOMS AND) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have the
honour to state that the library of my office is not available to the public.
|
000006680 |
25.06.1919
|
00372 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
A letter
informing Gandhiji that it is likely (to) she may be dismissed form Danish
Missionary Society. unless she gave up writing to Gandhiji. |
000006676 |
25.06.1919
|
00435 |
SADIQ ALI KHAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
They are very
well treated. Hasan Imam will file a suit against Government of India for
proscribing their representation to Government. The Government falsely charge
that the Ali-Brothers instigate others to help Afghan invasion. |
00006683A |
26.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09308 |
GILLESPIE J. P.
MISSON HIGH SCHOOL |
1
|
I entirely
agree with you regarding mercantile honesty .Could you sign the pledge or do
what Sir Read did ? Herewith the letterr printed in Young India. |
000006683 |
26.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00375 |
CHANDVARKAR, N. |
2
|
I am grieved
over the unpardonable delay due to my co-worker's fault. But it will be sent
to-morrow. Sir Petit D. has refused to sign it. I have not despaired of
getting Sir C. Setalwad's sign. |
000006685 |
26.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S.
to |
2
|
Public meeting
under the auspices of Satyagraha Sabha resolved to pray His Excellency to
withdraw the deportation order on Horniman as the Secretary of State's reason
is not substantial and Bombay is in peace. |
000006686 |
26.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00383 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
2
|
I apologise for
the delay due to my secretary's illness. But I trust the petition backed by
Sir. N,Chandawarkar, Sir D.Wachha etc. Will receive due consideration. I will
send it tomorrow. |
000006684 |
26.06.1919
|
00392 |
GILLESPIE S.
"I. P. MISSON" |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
7
|
I agree in toto
with the letter. I am prepared to take a vow that I would bay Swadeshi goods
where price and quality are equal to foreign goods.
|
000006682 |
26.06.1919
|
00376 |
BOWIE [P. S. TO
GOVERNOR] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
A petition has
been received from Chand by Government and is now under consideration.
|
000006691 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
Have cable
Montague must resume civil disobedience if Rowlatt Act not withdrawn. Have
asked for Inquiry Commission for Punjab with powers to revise Martial Law
Sentences and to release Roy Kalinath Babu. |
000006687 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00383 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
1
|
I am passing
through domestic fire: I feel ashamed. I am sorry that the copy is sent only
to-day. A third copy will reach later. |
000006674 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00572 |
MONTAGU, Edwin
S., SECRETARY OF ST |
1
|
Civil
Disobedience alone can replace criminal disobedience when Government flouts
public opinion. I trust Rowlatt Acts will be withdrawn. Full inquiry into
Punjab instituted and Kalinath N.Roy be released. |
000006693 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00392 |
GILLESPIE S.
"I. P. MISSON" |
2
|
Though
troublesome please do come. I never knew you were born in a place where my
father was a Diwan and died there: |
000006692 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00773 |
MALAVIYA, Madan
Mohan (Pandit) |
1
|
Ladies decide
perform ceremony Sunday. Am going on your behalf. Please send message here: |
000006694 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00393 |
MUKERJI |
1
|
I am publishing
the petition in "Young India". I am also publishing, the
information [regarding Roy's health] in your letter. I hope he will be free
soon. [Roy was suffering from Diarrhoea.] |
000006690 |
27.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
1
|
I cannot bear
the agony of being free while Rowlatt Act is on the statute book. Then the
Punjab Affairs, Martial Law, Roy conviction add to it. To prevent violence I
alone am to offer civil Disobedience. One true Satyagrahi is enough. |
000006689 |
27.06.1919
|
00389 |
KARVE, D. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
She and the
daughters will be our guests; and so no charge is to be paid. Also an account
of the failure of an industrial department. |
000006688 |
27.06.1919
|
00386 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I am to
acknowledge your letter of the 23th June, containing of the Bombay Satyagraha
Sabha. |
000006697 |
28.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00383 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
2
|
I too regret that
I have to offer Civil disobedience. The April incidents were due not to
Satyagraha, but to my unnecessary arrest. Willk Government withdraw Rowlatt
Act. |
000006698 |
28.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00398 |
JINNAH |
3
|
If Rowlatt Act
is not withdrawn, Inquiry [full] not granted. Transvaal Indians not
guaranteed existing rights etc. reforms useless. I am concentrating on these
and offering Passive Resistance. |
000006696 |
28.06.1919
|
00395 |
BOMBAY LAWYERS
& OTHERS |
00396 |
VICEROY OF
INDIA |
2
|
Only on a very
extreme interpretation of sedition can he be convicted. He has apologised, is
ill and is usually sober: |
000006695 |
28.06.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Send Bombay
Editors' Petition Viceroy Revision Kalinath Roy Sentence. |
000006654 |
29.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
2
|
I am asking
Vyas to send a representation. But I submit that the case involves a
principle and the Government should revise its policy of exterment of Natives
as foreigners, and shutting of public men. |
000006702 |
29.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00403 |
FRITCHLEY, E.
W. |
1
|
I returned to
Bombay on Tuesday. I hope you will drop in during the week. |
000006655 |
29.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
1
|
In continuation
of my letter [SN 6654] I learn that he has already forwarded a petition. I
hope for the best now. |
000006704 |
29.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00374 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
1
|
This great act
of mercy [of commutation of death sentence into transportation] will be
widely appreciated by thousands like me.
|
000006703 |
29.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00374 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
1
|
Reminding His
Excellency of 6576. I beg to commend His Excellency's attention to Sir S.
Reed's letter [SN6581], published in Young India. |
000006700 |
29.06.1919
|
11861 |
INDIAN INDUSTRIAL
CONFERENCEE. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10
|
Questions by
Gandhiji [for information] and replies by the Indian Industrial Conference.
Good information. |
000006699 |
29.06.1919
|
00400 |
GUHA,
VIVEKADATTA SIHORA RD. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
India is not
yet fit to offer Satyagraha. There are very few competent men. Leaders are in
U.K. please stop civil disobedience. |
000006701 |
29.06.1919
|
00402 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI,
C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
"New-India"
upholds for feiture of security of the "Nationalist", though the
case is still sub judice. British India Press case is instituted by the
police to harass Dandapani etc. I suggest you offer civil disobedience to
challenge the charge ? |
000006708 |
30.06.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
4
|
This is the
kind of stuff my sister saw and was perturbed. Gurudev influence may carry
more weight than of all the deputees'. We must demand Inquiry. |
000006706 |
30.06.1919
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
00408 |
VICEROY (?) |
1
|
Heard of 2
Death Sentences in Gujaranwala case [Punjab Martial Law Case]. They may be
just. But please stay execution. |
00006705A |
30.06.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00405 |
DISTRICT SUPDT.
OF POLICE |
1
|
Please assure
Mr. Pratt that I shall disclose all my plans and will not do anything without
previous intimation |
000006705 |
30.06.1919
|
00405 |
DISTRICT SUPDT.
OF POLICE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please let Know
your programme.
|
000006707 |
30.06.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A monster
meeting of South Africa Indians under Parsee Rustomjee's chairmanship with
many leaders presence sympathised with Indians. |
000006716 |
03.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
Treat
Shankerlal very hospitably. I have already told 'Ba' [Mrs. Kasturba Gandhi]
to supply him vegetables etc. Sending on bread for Surendra. [Reference to
Kishorlalbhai Mashruwala regarding bread]. |
000006717 |
03.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00417 |
EWBANK, R. B.
(REGISTRAR OF CO-OP) |
2
|
It is intended
as a supplementary industry your active cooperation will be a powerful
impetus. Will you the pledge ? |
000006709 |
03.07.1919
|
00410 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13
|
I am returning
with thanks Maulana Abdul Bari Sahed's letter sent by you with your letter of
25th June. [The referred to in SN6663 ?] |
000006710 |
03.07.1919
|
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I will help the
hundreds left destitute by numerous casualities. The case of
"Pratap"'s Editor is even more unjust than that of Kalinath Roy. |
000006714 |
03.07.1919
|
00414 |
PETIT, J. B.
(Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
A meeting will
be held of Imperial Indian Citizenship Association to Consider Gandhiji's
letters regarding South Africa, and Polak and other letter regarding British
East Africa. |
000006715 |
03.07.1919
|
00415 |
CRAIK &
NOBES [HOME DEPARTMENT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Acknowledgement
of letters from Gandhiji forwarding two petitions for the release of Kalinath
Roy. |
000019820 |
04.07.1919
|
06985 |
MAHAVIJIBHAI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
Replies to the
questions regarding weaving and weavers. |
000006718 |
04.07.1919
|
00419 |
RAHIMTOOLA,
Ibrahim (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
2nd instant. The authorities of the boarding house have sent me a copy of
their petition to Government which is being considered.
|
000006721 |
04.07.1919
|
00422 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Mr. Crerar asks
me to communicate to you that you are at perfect liberty to leave for Gujarat
on Saturday. |
000006719 |
04.07.1919
|
00420 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have nothing
to add to the communication made to you in my letter of June 25th
|
000006720 |
04.07.1919
|
00402 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI,
C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The bearer,
persists in his enthusiasm to be with you or in the Ashram. He seems to be of
good character.
|
000006725 |
05.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00422 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
1
|
I shall see you
on Tuesday to fix up the time of appointment. Will you kindly give away
Fatima, the poor girl, in marriage while I may be locked up under a defence
of India order. |
000009157 |
05.07.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
4
|
"Young
India" takes away all my time. The last issue is to my taste. Impossible
to live with Revashnkar's family. So Durga should come only if independent
accommodation is available. Bapu proves to be a magician - converts big gun. |
000006724 |
05.07.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Mr. Andrews
would like that the king in council should hear it. I prefer a genuine
Inquiry Committee with powers to revise such cases. |
000006723 |
05.07.1919
|
00423 |
MANILAL
JADJAVJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I have taken
Swadeshi vow for a year with a view to renew it yearly. I am ordering cloth
from Bombay Some facility should be provided for moffusil. |
000006722 |
05.07.1919
|
00422 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please see him
before you decide to offer civil disobedience on the 9th at Poona; if you are
in hurry to start civil disobedience or on 10th or 11th at Bombay. |
000006727 |
07.07.1919
|
00425 |
JUDICIAL
DEPARTMENT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
In continuation
of the letter dated 26th June(6682), I am to inform you that the Governor in
Council has commuted it [from death] to transportation. |
000006726 |
07.07.1919
|
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His Excellency
wishes me to acknowledge with thanks your letter [SN 6704] |
000006730 |
07.07.1919
|
00428 |
GOVERNMENT,
Secretary to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The undersigned
is directed to acknowledge your letter forwarding a copy of a resolution of a
public meeting [under the auspices of Satyagraha Sabha] in Bombay. |
000006729 |
07.07.1919
|
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His Excellency
hopes to see you shortly when he will discuss the matter with you. |
000006728 |
07.07.1919
|
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I am to
acknowledge your letter of the 29th June (SN6654), with reference to Mr.
Manilal Vyas. |
000019809 |
08.07.1919
|
06978 |
TRIVEDI,
UTTAMCHAND K. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
|
A reminded to
despatch manuscript of his translation. |
000006731 |
08.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
1
|
Will certainly
support appeal. May I publish your letter or you will send a more detailed
new letter ? |
00006731A |
08.07.1919
|
09310 |
SHRADDHANAND |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please publish
letter. Money urgently needed. |
000006732 |
08.07.1919
|
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His Excellency
will see do so. I hope His Excellency is now free from his indisposition. |
000006733 |
09.07.1919
|
11891 |
PETIT, J.B.
IMPERIAL INDIAN CIT |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Rs. 6991-1-0,
being hotel and Voyage expenses of Mr. Polak and his family have been
sanctioned as requested by you as also Rs.1500 for your request for
permission to spend without limit. |
000006734 |
09.07.1919
|
00432 |
NATARAJAN, K.
EDITOR OF INDIAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I meant to say
that as Sir. Pherojshah Mehta anticipated, the supporters of the Bill say
that we have no right to grumble against their attempt at exterminating
Indians, as we ourselves admitted our unsuitability for immigration by
agreeing to restriction in free immigration. |
000006735 |
09.07.1919
|
00433 |
SATYAGRAGA SABHA
HYDERABAD [SI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
The Sabha
objects to singling out K.N.Ray for agitation for his release or Horniman who
should welcome suffering. [Sabha i.e. Satyagraha Sabha, Hyderabad, (Sind)].
[Interesting objections raised]. |
000006739 |
10.07.1919
|
00403 |
FRITCHLEY, E.
W. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
We should
concentrate on Swadeshi, enlightenment of the masses and liquor prohibition.
You are too valuable to be clapped in jail. |
000006849 |
10.07.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
|
The article
headed "Between the Lines" referred to above. It quotes the words
of the equivocal reply which certainly may infuriate all Muslims because of
its condemnation of Turkey. |
000006737 |
10.07.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
My bolied when
the Viceroy declared that the Victory was given to us "Under the mercy
of Providence". This dragging in God to uphold a vicious treaty was
unbearable. |
000006736 |
10.07.1919
|
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
It would be
convenient to you and Governor if you alight at Kirkee and come straight to
Government House. Am arranging conveyance for you. |
000006740 |
11.07.1919
|
00940 |
HASAN, Imam |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Harkishnlal,
Rambhuj Dutta, Dunichand, Allahelin, MotaSingh sentenced transportation,
forfeiture property. Shall send papers. Opinion follows. Going Lahore: -
Imam. |
000006738 |
11.07.1919
|
00435 |
SADIQ ALI KHAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Shuaib is
writing a manifesto to refute the Government as we do not want to irritate it
at this crisis. |
000006741 |
12.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00437 |
GOKHALE, D. V. |
1
|
enclosing Copy
of "Young India" regarding Lala Radhakrishna. The case is worse
than Roy Kalinath N.'s as Lala Radhakrishna is not influential. Hope you will
pass resolutions. |
000006742 |
12.07.1919
|
00438 |
EWBANK, R. B.
(REGISTRAR OF CO-OP) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
If I am a
Free-Trader and as a vow is too solemn for the market place, I cannot take
it. I shall be glad it Sabha meets us to discuss. |
000006750 |
12.07.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
One of the
Punjab cases. For more details see the Congress Inquiry Committee file. Here
two statements of the Lala Govardhandas. |
000006743 |
13.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
I had two
hours' interview with Governor. It the Viceroy desires I shall postpone
passive resistance. Transvaal history is being repeated here: |
000006745 |
13.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Lady Tata, Lady
Petit, and Mrs. J. Petit come to learn spinning. Am waiting for Viceroy's
letter; till then no decision regarding Satyagraha. |
000006744 |
13.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00438 |
EWBANK, R. B.
(REGISTRAR OF CO-OP) |
3
|
I thank you for
your offer to meet us. Had a talk with His Excellency [Governor of Bombay] on
Swadeshi and will have it still. I understand you regarding the vow. |
00006746A |
14.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09311 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
1
|
I have treated
it as confidential.
|
000006748 |
14.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09289 |
NAGARKUTTI D.N.
(ASST.DIRECTOR OF INDUS) |
2
|
Could you
please let me know if the industry is still alive, and how much yarn is so
turned out ? Also give details regarding weaving. |
000006747 |
14.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00441 |
PARANJAPYE
(Prof.) |
8
|
I was pained to
see your criticism of my speech hissed out by your students. They must calmly
hear all views and then judge Then follows a forceful advocacy of hand
spinning. |
000006746 |
14.07.1919
|
00440 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Mr. Crerar
wires to urge you not to make any statement pending further communication
[Treat the interview as private] |
000006749 |
14.07.1919
|
00443 |
'X' |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Suspension is
inconsistent with your many vows and protestation. It is desertion of
Comrades who were hanged in the Punjab etc. |
000025569 |
15.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08417 |
PHADKE V. L. |
1
|
MY coming there
depends upon when I receive reply for the Governor. |
000009156 |
15.07.1919
|
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH,
Narahari D. |
1
|
Vallabhbhai
informs me that you will not be called now. The threat of Bapu's fasting has
faded away. Yes' I want Durga to be here, but cannot call her as her
self-respect may not kept here: |
000006752 |
16.07.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
We have what we
call a Vishva-Bharati for higher studies. Should I go to South Africa or
Malaya or Punjab during my leave ? |
000006751 |
16.07.1919
|
00444 |
GOKHALE, D.V.
SARVAJANIK SABHA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I shall soon
arrange to get a resolution passed.
|
000029526 |
17.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08740 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
10
|
(1) Feels advertisment
nothing but on insidious method of indirect volutary taxation debaSingh &
commercialising journalism. (2) Maintains that S. O. Press be winded up
instead reverting to Business Printing. (3) Assures his (G's) trying ulmost
to redress Transval Trade & Land Bill. |
000006756 |
17.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00447 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
15
|
A very loving
letter from Gandhiji remembering all his erst while friends etc. Reference to
Manilal, Devi, Rustomjee etc. Gandhiji's views on journalism also. |
000006755 |
17.07.1919
|
00447 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We are fighting
our way along as best we can. No easy job to be a lawyer and an Editor, at
once; as you know by experience. |
000006753 |
17.07.1919
|
13814 |
NAIDU, P. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
All attempts to
find a common ground have failed. But a joint memorial on Punjab and Rowlatt
Act may be sent. |
000006754 |
17.07.1919
|
00446 |
GOVARADHANDAS
LALA, Uncle of |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
3 years'
Rigorous Imprisonment and Rs.1000 for Govardhandas. You will be grieved to
hear this sentence. Government refused to adjourn to allow him to arrange for
the defence. I am sending herewith the papers which will show that injustice
is done. |
000006758 |
18.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00422 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
2
|
His Excellency
wanted me to see him. But I have not yet heard from His Excellency [Governor
of Bombay]. am in a fix. |
000006785 |
18.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
1
|
He is a member
of the Servants of India Society. Arrange his lodging near ba[Kasturba].
Treat him very well. Let him stay as long as he likes. [Ba - i.e. Mrs.
Kasturba Gandhi] |
000006784 |
18.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
The Magistrate
had not the courage even to ask for security. If he had asked we would not
have given. |
000006757 |
18.07.1919
|
00448 |
CARRY
[INSPECTOR GENERAL OF] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
His Excellency
may desire to see you on Saturday of Sunday. Hope you are not leaving Bombay
before Sunday night. |
000006759 |
18.07.1919
|
00440 |
GRIFFITH, F. C.
[I.G.of Police] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter and
Mr. Curry's must have crossed. Despite his many engagements His Excellency
will see you on Saturday of Sunday. |
000006761 |
19.07.1919
|
00451 |
ALAIR, Z.
[EDITOR OF AU NAZI] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
Owing to factions
and Government's wire pulling a public meeting is impossible. Give us reasons
for giving up civil disobedience and your next move. |
000006762 |
19.07.1919
|
00452 |
SIVASWAMY P. S.
AIYER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I agree with
you here: I have written to Natesan to take immediate action as suggested by
you. please excuse delay. |
000006763 |
20.07.1919
|
00453 |
GOVERNMENT,
POLITICAL SECRETARY TO |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His Excellency
the Governor conveys the Government of India's grave warning of the possible
consequence and heavy moral responsibility for them. His Excellency also
thinks that serious consequences may follow in Bombay Presidency also. |
000006760 |
20.07.1919
|
00450 |
SHERIKAR D. S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Having
personally seen the sorrows of the famine stricken, I have resolved to
introduce hand-spinning. Please arrange for my training so that I can then
organise the work. |
000006766 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00456 |
LIEUT. GOVERNOR
OF PUN, P. S. to |
2
|
Not to wait for
the return of the Court's own commission is fatal to the conviction. Alibi
seems completely established. Hope you will free him. [Transportation and
forfeiture of Property"!] |
000006764 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
1
|
I enclose
herewith a petition signed by sir Narayan Chandavarkar, Sir D.Wacha etc, The
case is worse than Kalinath N.Roy's. Hope speedy justice will be done. |
000006765 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00455 |
LIEUT.
GOVERNOR, P.S. to |
2
|
I enclose Young
India dealing with Radha Krishna's [Editor of "Pratap"'s] case. May
I hope that the sentence will be remitted ? |
000011706 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
03165 |
DEAR FRIEND |
6
|
In reply to his
letter Gandhiji writers:- "You do yourself and me a wrong by thinking
that I have yielded to any threat in suspending Civil Dis-obedience.
Satyagraha is very breath of my nostrils. Glad you are interesting yourself
in Swadeshi. |
000011705 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02666 |
TO THE PRESS |
20
|
Letter to the
Press. Temporary suspension of Civil disobedience to continue. |
000006767 |
21.07.1919
|
00457 |
ROY, Kali
[MUKERJEE PLEADER FOR] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Both Roy and
myself deeply grateful for remission. Peace Celebration releases will not
include Martial Law Prisoners, though the communiqué is broad enough for all.
Will you move in the matter ? |
000006837 |
21.07.1919
|
00512 |
MALAVIYA MOHAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Rs.70,000/-
were subscribed. I am sending Rs. 5000 to Shruddhanandji Swami. Please send
particulars regarding qualifications of Anandshankar Dhruwa; so that I can
appoint him. |
000006836 |
21.07.1919
|
00412 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
1500 at least
were killed in Jallianwala Bagh. At lest 1000 Homes have been deprived of
their only bread-winner, by execution in jail. Rs. 1,50,000/- needed for
relief etc. |
000025884 |
21.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07440 |
PATWARI
RANCHHODBHAI |
2
|
It is postponed
and I am now devoting myself to swadeshi. Can I come to Gondal for that
purpose ? |
000006769 |
22.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
4
|
I suspend Civil
disobedience, but may resume it if Rowlatt Act not withdrawn. The Lahore and
Amritsar cases have enraged the people. Revise orders. |
000006770 |
22.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00461 |
SASTRI, V. S.
Srinivasa |
1
|
Response
Viceregal and friends' advice suspended civil disobedience. If Rowlatt Act
not withdrawn renewal civil disobedience inevitable - Gandhi. |
000006768 |
22.07.1919
|
00458 |
SUNAM RAI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Others may
agree with your apparently cogent reasons but not the Punjab. Suspension [of
Civil Disobedience] seem to me a breach of faith of the Punjab. |
000024209 |
22.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07075 |
CHHOTALAL,
TEJPAL |
2
|
Inquires about
method and details of removal of dead bodies in carts. |
000006772 |
23.07.1919
|
00464 |
DEPUTY SECY. TO
GOVT. |
00465 |
EDITORS, ALL
BOMBAY PRESIDENC |
1
|
Though the
Empire Censorship expires now, Government of India wants no excitement. So do
not publish Turkish News before approval. |
000006773 |
23.07.1919
|
00466 |
X.Y.Z |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Either keep
your vow or give up Leadership. You are disappointing as a leader. We should
make the land hot for interlopers, suffer what we may. We must punish them.
[A letter of a "revolutionary". : I "fear your patience"] |
000006774 |
24.07.1919
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00467 |
PETIT, J. B.
(Jehangir Bomanji) |
1
|
Herewith a
cheque for Rs.925 for providing for his wife and daughter. Consult Gandhiji
also Remind s. R. Bomanji of the matter who promises help. |
000006776 |
25.07.1919
|
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You have doubtless
seen the announcement made by the lieutenant Governor of the Punjab reducing
the sentence for 18 months to 2 months. |
000006775 |
25.07.1919
|
00468 |
SHASTRI, T. V.
S. (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The mention of
Kalinath Roy's case as a reason seems to show that we must wag our tails when
a crumb is thrown to us. With Rowlatt Act still on the Statue Book,
Suspension of civil disobedience is humiliating. |
000024289 |
26.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10415 |
MEHTA, Kalyanji
Vithalbhai |
1
|
I shall start
tomorrow right. |
000006777 |
27.07.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
4
|
I shall abide
by Government's wishes, but why this fear ? Muslims tell me they are being
sold. I Muslims tell me they are being sold. I hope a re-assuring statement
will be made. |
000006771 |
28.07.1919
|
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Many thanks for
yours letter [SN6769] His Excellency is glad to hear you have decided to
suspend civil disobedience. |
000006778 |
29.07.1919
|
11929 |
GOVARDHANDAS,
Mother of |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Except
England-returned, or Doctors, Pleaders, others are ill-treated. I could get
hardly 5 minutes' talk may I come down to have your 'darshan' ? |
000006779 |
29.07.1919
|
00470 |
BHAGWANDAS BABU |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Like the
teachers of old you should create such. Try spiritual Minded leaders in an
organised manner. That alone can save the world. |
000006780 |
30.07.1919
|
00471 |
HORNIMAN, B. G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
(1) Amnesty to
Punjab Prisoners. (2) Rowlatt Act to remain a dead letter but not to be
withdrawn. (3) A Home Government's inquiry into Punjab and India Government. |
000006781 |
30.07.1919
|
00472 |
INDIAN
INDUSTIRAL…,Secretary |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
No spinning
machinery can be obtained to work by hand. Hand gins are of no commercial value,
but are used for sampling. [Information from Greaves Cotton & Co.]
|
000006782 |
31.07.1919
|
00473 |
NAIDU, Sarojini
(Mrs.) [Mirabai] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
An account of
their work in England. References to C.P.Ramasami Aiyar, Bannerjee, A
Besant(Mrs.), Bannerjee, Shastri, Jamnadas, Tilak, Horniman, Olive Schriener
etc. |
000006783 |
03.08.1919
|
00474 |
MEHTA, P. J.
(Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I will provide
for a school based on Indian Culture to be a nucleus for a future University.
Subjects to be taught also given. |
000029532 |
04.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08740 |
WEST, Albert
Henry |
3
|
(1) Asks to
stop ending I.O. Manilal Disapproves Job printing & advertisment but no
insisting. (2) Suggests writting S. Africa News letter for Chronical against
payment (3) Gives Ashram news. |
000006796 |
04.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00481 |
MEHTA, MANIBHAI
N. (Sir) [DEWAN] |
4
|
I shall pay the
rent it the state gives us one or two acres and puts up structures, at
vija[ur. 125 Women spin there: Also request to remove the hardships of 3rd
class passengers. |
000006788 |
04.08.1919
|
00618 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
In pursuance of
your advice I kept quiet so long. But something, say a deputation to the
Viceroy, should be done now. |
000006786 |
05.08.1919
|
00475 |
LAJPAT RAI,
Lala, INDIAN INFORMATION |
00476 |
INDIAN PAPERS |
2
|
Lala Lajpat
Rai's Scheme of a fortnightly news. letter at the rate of Rs. 10/- per letter
to supply uncoloured correct world-news. |
000006787 |
05.08.1919
|
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
27th July. The proposal therein made has already been under the consideration
of the Government of India. |
000019810 |
06.08.1919
|
06978 |
TRIVEDI,
UTTAMCHAND K. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
1
|
Please expedite
the translation. |
000019811 |
06.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
Draft copy of
Gandhi's preface to the 2nd volume of Gokhale's lectures' in Gujarati. |
000006789 |
07.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00478 |
CRERAR, James
(Sir) (HOME MEMBER) |
3
|
Marmduke
pickthall's article [in "New Age"] seems to give correct
information. It so, I think I must publish it. What are your wishes ? |
000006790 |
07.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
3
|
It the
information (see 6789) is correct, it is sad. Justice apart. Is Government
prepared to stand the sudden discontent of Millions ? |
000006791 |
07.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
The 10th
Despatch of the Government of India constitutional Reforms. It includes the
very able and unanswerable minutes of dissent by Sir C.Snkaran Nair, which
the other members refute. |
000006792 |
09.08.1919
|
11939 |
WARDEN
JAMSHEDJI H |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Do not trust
this wicked Government. Do not pour cold water of suspension after raising
our temper to white heat. |
000006794 |
09.08.1919
|
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
They showed me
how completely right you were, how the Punjab only strengthens the case for
removal of Rowlatt Act. |
000006793 |
09.08.1919
|
00471 |
HORNIMAN, B. G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I am anxious to
know all that has happened and your reasons for suspension. Have just fired
off a speech for India. |
000006795 |
10.08.1919
|
00480 |
NAGARKATTI, D.
N. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Details about
the industries in the Nizam's State. One spinning centre at Vadgiri. I am
making experiments to improve spinning. |
000006797 |
11.08.1919
|
00481 |
MEHTA, MANIBHAI
N. (Sir) [DEWAN] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
It you get a
request sent from an organised Institution, the state will favourably
consider it - even money grant if necessity is shown.
|
000023791 |
12.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08252 |
PANDYA,
Mohanlal Kameshwar |
2
|
Opines that
real swaraj lies in self reliance for the essentials of life. |
000006799 |
13.08.1919
|
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND
(Swami) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Money is
urgently needed - and a good amount. Could you come here, you would realise
fully the woos of the people. |
000006798 |
13.08.1919
|
13814 |
NAIDU, P. K. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
What surprises
me is not so much the points of difference, but of unanimity ! I Wish they
gave up being 'politicians' and become true 'patriots'. |
000006807 |
13.08.1919
|
00491 |
VINAYA VIJAYA
SADHA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
I think of
offering Satyagraha against rotten customs that ruin Jains. Please advise me.
You are the modern Maha-Vira. |
000006801 |
14.08.1919
|
00485 |
SATHE, Durgabai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
You should have
sent a (better) proper man to call me or should have come to visit me. To
place me under Avantikabai is an insult to me. [Regarding Sir Prabhashankar
Pattani, Mrs. A.V.Gokhale and kamdar Ramibai] |
000006802 |
14.08.1919
|
00484 |
JAMNADAS
DWARKADAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Saw Robarts
Friday. Montague Monday. Had long talks regarding Punjab. Montague doing
best. Writing particulars. Respects. |
000006800 |
14.08.1919
|
00484 |
JAMNADAS
DWARKADAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I am convinced
of his honesty and purpose. He admitted the impropriety of Martial Law in the
Punjab, promised not to apply Rowlatt Act etc. Reference to Balfour, Besant,
Shastri, Patel, Brelvi, RamSwami Satyagraha etc. |
000032364 |
15.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00898 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
1
|
Received your
letter. Hanmantrao had some wrong notion. But that is now removed. My idea
was to act as per Imamsaheb's wishes. We had some meetings here also.
Collector presided over the Swadeshi meeting. I shall go to Bombay today
evening. |
000006803 |
15.08.1919
|
00486 |
PETIT, DINBAI
DINSHAW (Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
You promised to
send us [me, Lady Tata and Mrs. J.Petit} a Punjabi lady. I will send my car
for. her on 18th at 3 p.m. |
000006804 |
16.08.1919
|
00487 |
VIRUMAL M.
SHIKARPUR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I hope you
received my letter detailing circumstances which forced the suspension of
publication. Can you help ? |
000006805 |
17.08.1919
|
00488 |
VYAS, Manilal
Jadavji |
00489 |
VYAS,
Gaurishankar |
2
|
Text of the
order stating it [regarding the externment order on Manilal J. Vyas] Inform
Gandhiji that jail is destined for me so give it up. |
000024958 |
17.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00502 |
SUNDARAM |
1
|
Write legibly.
Maintain your health. How is Esther ? You may contribute articles regarding
AShram do not exaggerate. |
000006806 |
17.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00490 |
ROBERTS (Lord) |
4
|
He says Rowlatt
Act can never be repealed; and that it is a crime to renew civil disobedience
But it is a crime to retain Rowlatt Act against public opinion. |
000006813 |
18.08.1919
|
00496 |
KHANNA, ISHARDASS
UDHOKI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
My son was
given 10 years; but the sentence is reduced to 1 year. But he is totally
innocent, is recently married. Kindly help me. |
000006809 |
18.08.1919
|
00454 |
HIGNELL, S. R.
(P.S. to Viceroy) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
the 7th instant. It has been submitted to His Excellency [Viceroy of India]. |
000006815 |
19.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
2
|
This is to
remind His Excellency of his promise to grant the an interview regarding
Swadeshi. Please arrange it, if possible before Friday next. |
000006808 |
19.08.1919
|
00474 |
MEHTA, P. J.
(Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
You have not
yet opened your lips regarding administrative. You must publish all that you
wrote to Montague and Viceroy on it. |
000006811 |
19.08.1919
|
00494 |
TATA (Lady) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Will you get me
a wheel and one lbs. of Slivers ? Sir G.Lloyd and Cowie chaffed me over this
but I stuck to my guns and defended Spinning. |
000006810 |
20.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00492 |
SAMALDAS,
LALLUBHAI (Sir) |
1
|
Bombay
Government has confirmed the order. See "Young Indian" on the
matter. You can do much if you care: I request you to move in the matter. |
000006814 |
20.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00497 |
KHANNA,
ISHARDASS |
1
|
Send me a copy
of the petition to the Lieutenant Governor. Why did you not give evidence
regarding his alibi ? What happened to the three, who were to be hanged ? |
000006812 |
20.08.1919
|
00495 |
ABDUL BARI
[Maulana)] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Now that the
Afghan Peace is signed, it is all the more necessary to aGitate. |
000006817 |
21.08.1919
|
00499 |
SOHNI N.
[EDITOR SEARCH LIGHT] |
00500 |
YOUNG INDIA |
3
|
He is given two
years (and) rigorous imprisonment and 500 fine. Witnesses like Mr. Hamilton
were not summoned; and one group of prosecution witness appeared in all
Hafizabad cases ! |
000006816 |
21.08.1919
|
00498 |
HATIM A.
KARIMJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please let me
be with you as a servant or a Shishya in order to be able. to imbibe fully
the principles of Satyagraha. I am separating from my brother's business to
devote all my tine to national service. |
000006822 |
22.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
1
|
It would be
death to her if she is banished. We must do our best to protect her.
Government having brute force is getting cowardly. |
000006819 |
22.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00430 |
GOVERNOR, P.S.
to |
1
|
His death
Sentence was commuted to 10 years and then 10 years to 1 year. But justice
demands full discharge as there is no evidence against him. |
000006823 |
22.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00503 |
WILLINGDON
(Lord), P.S. to |
2
|
It would be
terrible to wrench her if she is banished. I undertake to see that she will
do only non-political work.
|
000006820 |
22.08.1919
|
01339 |
DHRUWA,
ANANDSHANKAR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
The Government
rules do allow more then 25% increase in lent service pay for an unusually
responsible post. High pay can be given thus. |
000006821 |
22.08.1919
|
00502 |
SUNDARAM |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Miss Esther
Faering is dismissed from Danish Missionary Society. She writes to me to say
that the Chairman gave her Rs.400 but she is made to go on leave pending
formal dismissal. |
000006818 |
22.08.1919
|
13432 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
It he can find
time before we leave Bombay; I will let you know at once. He will be glad to have
an interview but is very busy. |
000006824 |
23.08.1919
|
00504 |
HIGGINBOTTOM,
Sam |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Off to America.
Hope to redeem my promise giving a lecture on return, Give your views on
"Education for Life"- by Prof. Reabody. |
000006826 |
25.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00374 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
5
|
Argument::
Hand-spinning and Weaving are automatic famine insurance. Appeal:: (1) A
public letter in support. (2) Lady Lloyd may spin. |
000006419 |
25.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
It indicates
inferiority -complex. Indian games are far-cheaper and lovable We must be
proud of our national games Suggestions from Gandhiji's speech. |
000006825 |
25.08.1919
|
00506 |
FAERING, Esther
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
I yearn to come
to the Ashram. How shall I thank you for your letter to Willingdon ? I am
happy in spite of sorrows. |
00006837A |
26.08.1919
|
00497 |
KHANNA,
ISHARDASS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
My son Karam
Chand's alibi was attested to by 4 witeness . Copy of the evidence sent
earlier . Sentences of (3) three others reduced to 7 to 10 year from death. |
000006828 |
28.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00508 |
CLAYTON (Mrs.) |
1
|
If you spun for
1/2 an hour, it would be your free offering to the poor. Thanks for Mr.
Clayton's prompt notice regarding "Veth". |
000006827 |
28.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00507 |
CHATFIELD
(COLLECTOR) |
1
|
In view of His
Excellency's pronouncement to encourage it, will you give on long lease
survey no.441, to AnsuyBen for a school and buildings ? |
000006829 |
28.08.1919
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00509 |
SATYAPAL (Dr.) |
1
|
I shall leave
no stone unturned to secure justice undeserved imprisonments. It is no joke
for me to be put of jail at this time. |
000006830 |
29.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Hon G.K.
Parekh's analysis of the Despatch. He finds the Statement of facts in
accurate and reasoning futile and in accurate.["Bombay Chronicle"] |
000006835 |
30.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Demanding:: (1)
Muslim Control over Jazirat-ul-Arab. (2) Integrity of Turkey. (3) Khalifa's
wardenship of the holy place and worning British Government serious
consequences in case of failure: |
000006832 |
30.08.1919
|
00510 |
THAKAR DAS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
Plea for
Gujarati Mal[a Hafizabad Case] by his father alleging serious flaws in the
case. Death sentence reduced to 7 years. |
000006831 |
30.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
On mature
consideration; I find it necessary that Mr. Yagnik should deposit a security
of Rs.500/- signed by First Class magistrate. |
000006834 |
30.08.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
19 Questions
evidently sent as a circular to elicit replies. Questions regarding Diarchy,
preamble of the Bill etc. |
000006833 |
30.08.1919
|
00511 |
AMIR CHAND |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The papers are
sent in a separate cover. He is one of the many innocents still rotting in
jail, though Sir Edward Maclaghan, [the new Lieqt-Governor] has reduced many
sentences owing to your advocacy. |
000006851 |
31.08.1919
|
00519 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
We have decided
to continue "Indian Opinion" as it is not as yet in lass. I am
unfit for leadership as I am deficient in education. |
000006841 |
01.09.1919
|
00514 |
NEW INDIA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Am much
interested in your scheme for it. Please send me on of the hand-machines so
that I can introduce it in my schools. |
000006842 |
01.09.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
I believe I
have a message to give to India specially regarding Satyagraha. So I venture
upon its publication. Gandhiji's views on journalism. |
000006840 |
01.09.1919
|
00424 |
COWIE [P. S. to
Governor] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
His Excellency
wishes to acknowledge with thanks your letter. He will reply to it in a few
days. |
000006838 |
01.09.1919
|
00513 |
CLAYTON, NANEY
(Mrs.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I cannot
undertake to spin regularly as I find it difficult to spare one hour even for
Hindustani. But I should like to know its possibilities. |
000006989 |
02.09.1919
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
|