Correspondence and Telegrams from Abdul Latif to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Invitations, Travel Arrangements, and an Offer of Hospitality in Peshawar

Subject: Political Travel & Logistics | Muslim League Conferences | Jinnah, M. A. -- Itinerary

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 7 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27683

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Abdul Latif -- Travel Itinerary -- Muslim League Conference | Sir Sikander Hyat -- Peshawar -- Pakistan 1947 | Political Logistics -- Jinnah's Health

Abstract: This collection consists of telegrams and a letter from Abdul Latif to M.A. Jinnah, spanning from 1941 to 1947. The early telegrams from Sholapur urgently request Jinnah's essential attendance at a conference with Sir Sikander Hyat and detail planned receptions and processions. A 1941 letter from Jinnah's office politely declines a lunch invitation but agrees to a brief meeting at a railway station. The most significant item is a detailed letter from June 1947, written from Peshawar, in which Abdul Latif, congratulating Jinnah on achieving Pakistan, offers his own house as a more suitable and comfortable headquarters for Jinnah's upcoming visit to the province, citing concerns for his health in the hot weather.

Description: This is a collection of seven digitized pages, comprising four telegrams, one formal letter from Jinnah's secretariat, and one personal letter from Abdul Latif. The documents highlight the extensive logistical planning and local arrangements that underpinned M.A. Jinnah's political tours. The telegrams show the urgency and importance placed on his presence at key meetings. The final letter from 1947 provides a poignant and personal touch, written on the cusp of the creation of Pakistan, demonstrating the deep personal respect for Jinnah and the practical considerations for his well-being during a demanding political schedule. This collection offers insight into the behind-the-scenes support network that facilitated Jinnah's leadership. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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