International and Personal Correspondence of M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Including a Farewell Note, an Australian Invitation, and a Proposal for an International Organization

Subject: International Relations | Diplomatic Correspondence | Muslim Diaspora

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 6 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27790

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Australian High Commission -- Sir Iven Mackay -- Japanese Peace Settlement -- International Diplomacy | Muslim Diaspora (Australia) -- Post-War Reconciliation -- United Nations -- 1947 -- Constitutional Crisis.

Abstract: This collection features a diverse set of letters addressed to M.A. Jinnah, highlighting his international stature and the wide range of his correspondents. It includes a personal farewell note from 1939 expressing gratitude for his kindness; a letter from a Muslim merchant in Sydney in 1947 enclosing a potentially slanderous newspaper cutting and seeking his response; formal diplomatic correspondence from the Australian High Commissioner, Sir Iven Mackay, inviting Jinnah to a crucial conference on the Japanese Peace Settlement in Canberra in August 1947 (an invitation Jinnah regretfully declined due to the "momentous developments" in India); and a proposal from an Austrian-based international organization seeking his patronage to promote global fraternization in the spirit of the UN.

Description: This file offers a fascinating glimpse into M.A. Jinnah's interactions on the world stage, particularly in the critical year of 1947. The Australian invitation underscores his recognition as a key leader in Asian affairs, while his refusal highlights the immense pressure and priority he placed on the final negotiations for India's independence and the creation of Pakistan. The letter from Australia also reflects the concerns of the global Muslim diaspora. The proposal from the "International League for Reconciliation" illustrates the kind of international outreach he received. Together, these documents complement the narrative of domestic political struggle by showcasing Jinnah's simultaneous engagement with global diplomatic and humanitarian issues during the final, tumultuous years of British India. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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