Personal Correspondence to M.A. Jinnah from Family and Associates

Sub title : From Financial Appeals to Congratulations on the Creation of Pakistan

Subject: M.A. Jinnah -- Family | M.A. Jinnah -- Personal Finances | Pakistan Movement

Date of publication: 1936

Language: English

Page: 6 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27825

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Ahmedali Jinnah -- Kasim Ali Jinnah -- Family Correspondence -- Pakistan Creation | Personal Finance -- Muslim Youth -- Qaid-i-Azam -- Islamic Kingdom.

Abstract: This collection contains personal letters addressed to M.A. Jinnah, primarily from individuals identified as "Ahmedali Jinnah" and "Kasim Ali Jinnah," who appear to be relatives or close associates. The correspondence includes a plea for financial assistance regarding household expenses, a heartfelt letter of congratulations on the creation of Pakistan that references a childhood prophecy, and a letter from a youth organization seeking Jinnah's patronage while criticizing political opponents. The letters provide a rare glimpse into the personal and familial pressures on Jinnah alongside the public adulation he received.

Description: This small but poignant collection reveals the human side of M.A. Jinnah, juxtaposing the immense responsibility of founding a nation with the mundane and personal concerns of family life. One letter is a direct and emotional financial appeal from a brother, while another celebrates his achievement in almost mythical terms. A third letter involves organizational politics and seeks to leverage Jinnah's influence. Together, they illustrate the diverse and often heavy burdens shouldered by Jinnah, from being the provider for his family to being the symbolic father of a new nation. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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