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APPENDIX 3
Shri Virchand Gandhi (of hallowed name) wrote this detailed letter from Chicago some time after he reached Chicago to attend the Parliament of Religions. It was pubhlished in Jain Yuga', the organ of Shri Jain Shwetambar Conference in 1931.
Chicago
26 January, 1894. Respected Shethji Saheb, Dayachandbhai Malukchand,
I have not been able to write to you in detail after I left the Bombay harbour on 4th August, 1893. The only reason was I knew you would be happy to learn about some solid work which you may find praiseworthy done by me in this country. I am in this city for four months and during that time I have been able to do certain things that are likely to satisfy you.
Before boarding the boat on 4th August, I had obtained the following letter from the Bombay branch of M/s Thomas Cook and Sons. I send you a copy of the letter.
Bombay, 4th August, 1893 The Commanding Officers of the S.S.Assam and the S.S. Himalaya Dear Sirs,
The bearer of this, Mr. Gandhi, a Hindu Gentleman of this city en-route to Chicago and going to observe Hindu rites and customs on board so as not to interfere with his caste. He will feel much obliged, if you will be so kind as to
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