The note asks the unspecified secretary "to bring this document before the next meeting of your organization with the request that a resolution of protest against the heavy sentence passed upon Mr Russell should be adopted...."

With the note are copies of the printed memorial, "Copy of Memorial sent to the Prime Minister and Home Secretary". It is signed by J.N. Bell and 31 others, including Shaw and the Webbs. See record 131185 for the full list.