Personal Letters and a Telegram to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Affectionate Correspondence from "Dinky" on the Creation of Pakistan and Personal Matters

Subject: M.A. Jinnah -- Personal Relationships | Pakistan Movement -- Public Reception

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 8 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27826

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Personal Letters -- Dinky -- Pakistan -- South Court Malabar Hill | Private Life -- Jinnah's Health -- Affectionate Correspondence -- Telegram.

Abstract: This collection consists of intimate, affectionate letters addressed to M.A. Jinnah from a correspondent using the pet name "Dinky," as well as a concerned telegram from the same person. The letters congratulate Jinnah on the acceptance of Pakistan, express immense pride in his achievements, and discuss personal matters such as the sale of his property "South Court," requests for books from his library, family news, and social invitations. The telegram, sent to Madras, expresses deep concern for his health. The correspondence reveals a close, personal relationship and offers a private view of Jinnah during a momentous period.

Description: This is a collection of highly personal and affectionate correspondence that provides a rare glimpse into the private world of M.A. Jinnah. The letters, filled with terms of endearment like "Taj darling" and signed with pet names, balance immense admiration for his political triumph in achieving Pakistan with everyday concerns about property, books, and social plans. The inclusion of a worried telegram about his health underscores the personal care and attention he received from his inner circle. This collection humanizes the iconic leader, showing him not only as the Qaid-i-Azam but also as a person who received love, concern, and domestic news from a close friend or family member. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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