Financial Administration of M.A. Jinnah: Correspondence and Accounts for the Muslim League Relief Fund

Sub title : Donation Management, International Transfers, and the Bengal Relief Effort

Subject: M.A. Jinnah | Muslim Chamber of Commerce Calcutta | Bengal Relief Fund | Financial Management

Date of publication: 1944

Language: English

Page: 52 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27899

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Muslim League Relief Fund -- Bengal Famine | Muslim Chamber of Commerce Calcutta -- Financial Administration -- Telegraphic Transfer -- International Donations | South Africa -- Financial Accountability -- M.H. Saiyid -- Donation Management

Abstract: This collection details the sophisticated financial administration overseen by M.A. Jinnah for the All-India Muslim League's relief efforts, particularly for Bengal. It consists primarily of correspondence with the Muslim Chamber of Commerce in Calcutta, which acted as the central fund manager. The documents include detailed lists of donations, covering everything from large transfers (like Rs. 5,000 from a single donor) to smaller collective contributions, with a recorded total exceeding Rs. 1.2 million. The files showcase international fundraising, with funds received from Muslim communities in Carolina, Transvaal (South Africa), and Jerusalem. The collection also includes bank transfer receipts, internal account statements, and meticulous administrative follow-up on donor receipts, revealing a highly organized and transparent financial operation.

Description: This compilation provides a rare and detailed look into the financial backbone of the All-India Muslim League's humanitarian efforts during the critical period of 1944. It moves beyond political rhetoric to reveal the practical machinery of fundraising and fund management under Jinnah's direct supervision. The correspondence demonstrates a high level of administrative efficiency, with meticulous tracking of donations, precise communication with banks, and a clear system for issuing receipts to donors from all over the world. This archive is indispensable for understanding how the Muslim League operated as a large-scale, organized institution capable of managing significant financial resources and executing relief operations, thereby bolstering its credibility and public support. It underscores Jinnah's role not just as a political leader but as a masterful administrator. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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