Mott, The Reverend Dr. John Raleigh

[Dr. Mott (1865-1955) was general secretary and later chairman of the World Student Christian Federation (1895-1928); and Chairman of the International Missionary Council (1928-1946). He was also a leader of the World YMCA for many years. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 and became honorary President of the World Council of Churches in 1948. 
He had three extensive discussions with Gandhiji in 1929, 1936 and 1938, the last when he visited India to preside over the International Missionary Conference in Tambaram.122]

Letter, November 20, 1934123

Segaon, Wardha
November 20, 1934

Dear friend,
I was delighted to have your letter. It was a pleasure to me to renew our acquaintance and to have the discussion. Pray thank Mrs. Mott for the two packets of maple sugar.

Yours sincerely,
M.K. Gandhi

Dr. John R. Mott
Nagpur

 Letter, December 5, 1938124

Segaon, Wardha,
5 December 1938

Dear friend,
I thank you for your affectionate letter. If God wills it, your hope will be fulfilled.

Yours sincerely,

 Letter, October 1, 1947125

N. Delhi
October 1, 1947

Dear Dr. Mott,
I got the 6th volume of your speeches and your letter yesterday for which many thanks.
I often wonder if we all don't speak and write much and do little.

Yours sincerely,
M.K. Gandhi

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