M.A. Jinnah: Correspondence, Financial & Commercial Documents

Sub title : Cabinet Mission Period, Banking, and Personal Affairs

Subject: M.A. Jinnah | Cabinet Mission 1946 | political correspondence | financial management

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 119 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28070

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- 1946 -- Cabinet Mission -- Simla -- Refrigerators India Ltd. -- Cooler complaint -- Habib Bank -- Securities | Gokak Mills -- Insurance Underwriters' Association -- Lawrence & Mayo spectacles -- property telegram | Urdu document -- Bhanwani & Sons -- New Delhi -- Bombay.

Abstract: A collection of documents spanning 1943 to 1946, centering on Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the critical period of the Cabinet Mission. It features a detailed complaint letter from Simla about a faulty air cooler, highlighting his meticulous nature amidst high-stakes political negotiations. The set includes significant financial records: bank balance confirmations and securities holdings from Habib Bank, lobbying correspondence from the Insurance Underwriters' Association, bills for spectacles, newspapers, and a refrigerator. A cryptic telegram regarding a property deal ("KULUHOUSE") and a receipt in Urdu script add layers to the collection, revealing the intersection of his substantial financial interests, legislative influence, and personal affairs on the eve of Partition.

Description: This grouping of archival materials captures Muhammad Ali Jinnah's multifaceted life in the mid-1940s, particularly during the pivotal Cabinet Mission talks of 1946. The standout item is a forceful letter from Simla concerning a defective air cooler, offering a rare glimpse into his expectations for domestic order even while engaged in historic political discussions. The collection substantiates his financial profile through detailed Habib Bank records showing shareholdings in major companies like Indian Iron & Steel. Correspondence with trade associations and various commercial bills (for spectacles, newspapers, appliances) illustrate the practical management of his residences and professional needs. A telegram about a house deal and an Urdu script document point to the broader scope of his engagements. These documents collectively portray Jinnah as a national leader simultaneously navigating complex political strategy, personal finance, and everyday administrative details. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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