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1914, August 4

World War I broke out; Gandhi received news in English channel; reached London.

1914, August 5

In India, viceroy issued war proclamation.

1914, August 7

In letter to Chhaganlal Gandhi, Gandhi complained of being ill with ‘old leg pain’.

1914, August 8

Gandhi given reception at Hotel Cecil, London, by English and Indians friends; Jinnah, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sarojini Naidu were among those present.

1914, August 10

NIC, Anjuman Islam protested against Government’s demand for photographs for identification.

1914, August 13

Circular signed by Gandhi, Kasturba, Sarojini Naidu affirming resolve to tender unconditional service to Empire, issued for signature by supporters.

1914, August 14

Gandhi offered to raise Indian Volunteer Corps for ambulance work.

1914, August after 14

India Volunteer Committee set up with Gandhi as chairman.

1914, August 24

Gandhi inquired of India Office if Kallenbach could join Corps.

1914, August before 26

Started attending classes for nursing wounded soldiers.

1914, September 3

Appeared for First-Aid examination.

1914, September 18

Met Gokhale in London.

1914, September 22

Issued general circular appealing for volunteers.

1914, October 1

Presided over Voluntary Aid Corps meeting, attended among others by the Aga Khan, Kasturba, Sarojini Naidu and Ameer Ali.

1914, October 3

Indian Ambulance Corps camped at Eastcote. Gandhi served members "… most remarkable lunch consisting of assorted fruits of superfine quality and nuts of different kinds".

1914, October 6

Gokhale returned to London after rest-cure at Vichy.

1914, October 13

In letter to Col. Baker, Gandhi regretted appointment of Corporals without consulting Indian Committee; had motion on like lines passed at meeting.

1914, October 14

Forwarded resolution to Col. Baker.

1914, October 23

Meeting of ambulance Corps held.

1914, October 25

Gandhi wrote to Maganlal Gandhi; "I have had to start a Satyagraha against India Office." Ill in bed, advised rest.

1914, October 31

Col. Baker conceded principle of consultation with Indian Committee. Gandhi wrote "The Satyagraha is over; we got what we wanted."

1914, November 3

Got up first time after illness; started short walks.

1914, November 4

Appealed through Press for volunteers for ambulance work.

1914, November 4

Phoenix party arrived at Santiniketan from Kangri Gurukul.

1914, November 9

Gandhi’s associate and passive resister, Gabriel Issac, passed away.

1914, before November

Gandhi spent, along with Corps, weekend in camp at Eastcote.

1914, November 11

Indian Opinion reported Gandhi’s name included among nominees to president ship of Indian National Congress.

1914, November 12

Gandhi received letter from W. W. Pearson regarding Phoenix Party at Santiniketan.

1914, November 13

Gokhale arrived in Bombay. Ambulance Corps reported doing nursing work at Metlay Hospital near Southampton.

1914, November 26

Gandhi took ill again; wrote to Gokhale "I do not want to live on any terms…"

1914, December 1

Golden Number of Indian Opinion published.

1914, December 4

Gandhi still ill, in bed.

1914, December 18

Gave interview to Reuter; given farewell party at Westminister Palace Hotel on eve of departure for India.

1914, December 19

Sailed for India, with Kasturba; started learning Bengali on board ship.