Unique certificate of appreciation presented to “Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,” unsigned, one page, 12.5 x 9.25, October 15, 1901. Certificate bestowed to Gandhi by Abdul Cadir and the Natal Indian Congress, in full: “We, the undersigned, representing all classes of Indians living in Natal, beg leave to present this Address to you on the eve of your departure for India, to very briefly express, howsoever poorly, the deep sense of gratitude we entertain towards you for the valuable services you have so untiringly and cheerfully rendered, and the exemplary self-sacrifice you have everwillingly undergone to watch and further the interests of your fellow-countrymen since your arrival in the Colony over eight years ago. Your unique career teaches many a luminous lesson, and we hope to model our actions by the noble example set by you. In all you did you were guided by high ideals, and your unflinching devotion to duty made your methods and work most efficient. We feel that in honouring you we honour ourselves. We sincerely hope that after discharging the domestic duties that necessitate your going to India, you will decide to cast your lot with us again, and continue the work you have been so admirably doing. In conclusion, we wish you bon voyage, and pray to the Almighty to confer His choicest blessings on you and yours.” In very good condition, with light overall fading, and tears, staining, and paper loss to the borders not at all affecting the main body of the document itself.
