Parichand's Correspondence with The Mother

11 October 1947

Mother,

The workman N served as a gardener for about 71/2 months, then left the work due to illness. His work was satisfactory, his conduct was fairly good, but his attendance was very irregular. Recovered from illness, he now seeks re-employment. We do not want to engage him because he was very irregular and is not very hardy.

He says he can get work in some Government department if we give him a certificate, and he has been asked to bring one from the Ashram. Should we give him anything in writing?

Yes.

If so, can I write in English as follows: "The bearer, N, worked as a gardener for about 71/2 months last year and then left the work on account of illness. His work was found by us satisfactory"?

Whenever a servant asks for a certificate, it must be given, unless the man has proved to be very unsatisfactory.

My love and blessings

11 October 1947