Telegrams and Communications Addressed to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Appeals and Reports from Across India

Subject: Political History of India | All-India Muslim League | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | World War II

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 110 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27834

Keyword: Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- All-India Muslim League -- Indian Independence -- British India -- Telegram | Indian Posts and Telegraphs -- Political Petition -- Economic Policy | Sindh Regulation -- Sales Tax -- Tanneries -- World War II -- Hajj -- Interim Government -- Sindh Frontier.

Abstract: This collection comprises original telegrams sent to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his capacity as President of the All-India Muslim League. The documents highlight the diverse appeals made to him from various communities, trade associations, political allies, and Indian diaspora groups. The telegrams cover a wide range of issues including economic grievances (like sales tax on tanneries), political protests against provincial regulations, requests for intervention with the British government, expressions of support during World War II, and religious concerns. The collection serves as a primary source for understanding Jinnah's central role and the multitude of challenges faced in pre-independence India.

Description: This is a separate telegram forms from the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department, primarily dating from 1939 to 1941. The documents are addressed to M.A. Jinnah and showcase the high volume of correspondence he managed. They provide a ground-level view of the political, economic, and social issues of the time, reflecting the demands and expectations placed upon him as a national leader. The telegrams include official forms with routing information, dates, and sender details, offering valuable insight into the administrative communication of the era. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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