Letter to M.A. Jinnah from Mrs. Arshad Seeking Personal Advice

Sub title : Personal Appeal for Guidance and Assistance

Subject: Personal appeal to M.A. Jinnah | Request for advice | Family or individual guidance | Post-Partition personal uncertainty

Date of publication: 1945

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28202

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Mrs. Arshad -- Personal letter -- Advice -- Guidance -- Post-Partition -- Public trust -- Moral authority -- Personal appeal -- Women's correspondence.

Abstract: This letter from Mrs. Arshad to M.A. Jinnah is a personal appeal for advice and guidance, likely written during the tumultuous post-Partition period. Mrs. Arshad, possibly facing familial, social, or practical challenges, turns to Jinnah not only as a political leader but as a trusted figure of moral authority. The letter reflects the widespread public perception of Jinnah as a source of wisdom and support, beyond his official role as Governor-General.

Description: This document is a personal letter written by Mrs. Arshad to Quaid-e-Azam M.A. Jinnah, seeking his advice on matters likely pertaining to family, personal decisions, or post-Partition adjustments. It exemplifies the deep trust and reverence ordinary citizens placed in Jinnah, viewing him not only as the founder of Pakistan but also as a compassionate leader approachable for personal counsel. Such correspondence highlights the human dimension of Jinnah’s leadership and the intimate connections he maintained with the public amid the larger political narrative of state formation. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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