Diaries of Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisty, Samuel Lewis

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Friday, August 30, 2019

November 22

November 22 My dear Harry, I ma trying to write this in the train going from Lahore to Multan. It is 1 st class air-conditioned, made in france and is far superior to anything I have seen excepting Pullman stateroom cars. You also can go from car to car which is not true in India, where you have to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Lahore November 20

Lahore November 20 My dear Gavin and Myra, This letter will undoubtedly by-pass those sent by sea-mail. It had not been my intention to send any “rush” letter. In a way I have had an anti-climax and this is much more important to you both than my own efforts. For in very rapid succession here I... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Dear Pres: This is written at Rawalpindi in West Pakistan on the evening

Dear Pres: This is written at Rawalpindi in West Pakistan on the evening of November 14, 1956 and consists of my diary notes. I am compelled to go back a little and repeat what I have written in part to Harry Nelson and others. Last week I was way up at a place called Mansehra with the Judge of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

November 12, 1956

November 12, 1956 Rawalpindi. I have before me Great Men of India edited by L.F. Rushbrook Williams, Home Library Club, published by The Times of India, etc. The article on Aurangzeb is by one Elizabeth D’Oyley and on page 184 I found the prayer which I have searched for for years, having lost my... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Abbottabad, November 6, 1956

Abbottabad, November 6, 1956 My Dear Harry: I have not written for some time and have had lots of adventures. (“Ho-hum! Here comes another book labeled as a ‘letter’–guess I might take time off and read it.”) In fact, I had to report to the U.S. Consulates and anyhow, I am fortunate that they... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

November 4, 1956

November 4, 1956 I left Lahore on October 30th. Saw the Shah-i-Masjid, the Data Baksh Dirgah, where I was blessed, and the tombs of Jehangir and Asaf Khan. I was dined by the Ahmadiyas. Bought two Pakistani sweaters for 14/8 and 18 respectively, after refusing British ones at much higher prices.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose and His Researches Into Plant Physiology 1858-

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose and His Researches Into Plant Physiology 1858-1938 By professor J.C. Ghoah, D.Sc. Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose was born on November 30, 1858, in the village of Rarikhal in Bikrampur. His early days were spent in Faridpur, where his father, Bhagawan Chandra Bose, was posted as... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

November 4, 1956 I

November 4, 1956 I left Lahore on October 30th. Saw the Shah-i-Masjid, the Data Baksh Dirgah, where I was blessed, and the tombs of Jehangir and Asaf Khan. I was dined by the Ahmadiyas. Bought two Pakistani sweaters for 14/8 and 18 respectively, after refusing British ones at much higher prices.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 22, 2019

October 25, 1956 My dear Nuria, As I am preparing to leave India, I wish t

October 25, 1956 My dear Nuria, As I am preparing to leave India, I wish to make a final report, a copy of this going to Quantz Crawford, 585 16th St., Oakland. I have failed, for the most part, in getting replies from people in the S.F. Bay area, excepting my attorney, who has been very prompt, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

My dear Jim: This is my diary entry for October 25 and it contains some ma

My dear Jim: This is my diary entry for October 25 and it contains some matters that may be of interest to you. I think my 3-months trip cost me about $600, or $200 a month. The expenses have been some air travel, and for a while, mailing, which, together with gift purchases accounts for a good $100... Sign in to see full entry.

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