Re John Russell: "Do your clients concede that he is by reason of mental disability incapable of maintaining himself?" His income is set out.

Does Mr. Taylor know that Edith's money is dwindling, she asks.

He has met with Mr. Taylor in connection with bringing John Russell's proceedings to an end.

This undated draft is in reply to Black's letter of 21 April, record 134110.

Edith complains that no mention is made in a document of BR's will and his careful apportionment of monies to John and other.

This carbon was sent to Edith Russell with a compliments card. Felton merely emphasizes the need for knowing of the powers concerned.

Edith wants to know why BR's will is not taken into account for the distribution of the residue of his estate, of which she is an executor.

"Instructions to Counsel to Advise in Conference", High Court of Justice, between John Russell as plaintiff and Edith Russell, Christopher Farley, Anton Felton, and Kate Tait as defendants.

The intent is to question why the residue of BR's estate is not going to the BRPF as much as he intended in his will.

The letter concerns Edith's will and her wishes being by way of fulfilling BR's intentions.

The enclosed document is a typed mimeograph, "Lord Russell Deceased Re: Administration". Edith wrote comments on both the letter and the document which has been assigned number 313687A.

The concern is how much should be paid to John Conrad Russell now and in the future. The capital for his annuity is held by the Estate.

The enclosed document is a typed mimeograph, "Russell Deceased Re: Inheritance Claim", 12 May 1977. There is a second document with the same title, 16 May 1977. All the paragraphs in the letter and the two documents have been numbered from 1 to 37. Present at the first meeting were Anton Felton, Christopher Farley and Ken Fleet; at the second meeting Mr. Taylor was on the telephone. The documents have been assigned numbers 313688A and 313688B.

The letter mainly concerns the pros and cons of the sale of BR's copyrights, which provide the bulk of the Estate's income; John Russell is also discussed.

The letter concerns the sale of copyrights from the Estate to the BRPF to meet its debts.

The enclosed letter is to Anton Felton, record 134121.

On the sale of copyrights and mutual interests.

The letter concerns the Estate; Edith has written very detailed questions and comments on the letter.

The letter was signed by Christopher Jackson for Jack Black. The enclosed letter is from Lewis W. Taylor & Co., record 134124.

"I agree to your proposal that John should be offered £3,000 per annum, but that no capital should be set aside for him."

"The letter concerns John Russell's income." "You are correct in thinking that once the settlement of John's claim has been achieved the trustees of the estate will hold the copyrights and distribute John's income to him with the balance of income coming to you as the residuary beneficiary."

This document is the affidavit of Dr. R.E. Senior on the health of John Conrad Russell.

This document is the affidavit of Dora W. Grace (Russell) on her finances and those of John Conrad Russell's behalf. Exact dates are provided for various persons.

This document is (a photocopy of) the certified copy of an entry of birth for John Conrad Russell. The initials "DWG 1" may refer to it being for Dora W. Grace's 1st child.

This document is a receipt for witnessing the signing of documents.

This file folder, F-18, contains an envelope, letters, and documents. On the envelope Edith wrote: "Retirement Pension." The documents are from the Department of Health and Social Security; there are also handwritten notes by Edith.

The seven letters, 1972 to 1975, have each been given a document number, 313701 to 313707. Their entries follow.

On Edith's tax returns for 1970-72 (2 years).

On a UK Social Security pension for Edith.

Black needs BR's birth and death certificates and Edith's birth certificate for the pension application.

On providing birth and death certificates.

"I was horrified to read of the terrible death of Lucy."

Black notes that Edith's pension will be backdated to 20 Dec. 1973. This is not the earliest possible date, but it is most unusual and in Edith's favour. He advises her not to pursue the matter.

Edith asks if her pension entitles her to all the perks of old age pensioners and names some. 

This is a receipt signed by Russell (in Edith's imitation of his signature) for a payment by Mr. Raab for an interview on 12 July 1965 that appeared in 2 parts in the Sunday Citizen (B&R E65.06).

Note: Files 1 to 6 in Box 17.53 were removed by the archivist from a binder kept by Christopher Farley. The binder was labelled Felton & Partners. The letters contained in the binder were written on three different letterheads: Felton & Partners, Continuum Ltd., and Continuum 1 Ltd.

"[E]verybody now appears to agree that the Archives should be assigned to the Peace Foundation. This would result in miniscule Income [Tax?] on you personally and, if you were to survive five years from the date of the assignment, no Estate Duty."

Felton mentions collecting the Russell Archives on Saturday.

The letter concerns Felton seeing BR's accountant, Mr. Madams, as soon as possible.

Felton is meeting with BR's accountant, Mr. Madams on Tuesday.

There are two copies of this letter--one is addressed to Farley in London, the other at Plas Penrhyn.

The letter concerns joining Felton's meeting with BR's accountant, Mr. Madams.

"I am, quite improperly, sending you a copy of Lord Russell's letter today to Madams, because I know you are anxious to make the parting with him as easy as possible.... Both Lord and Lady Russell are greatly heartened by this addition to your other services, which you can be sure is a great vote of confidence in you."

There is no copy of BR's letter in Archives 1 or 2 and it is not extant here. H.E. Madams had worked for Percy A. Popkin & Co., but by 1966 it appears he had set up his own business.

"I understand ... you have agreed to take over from Mr. Madams.... [i] am hopeful that your new tasks will fit in well with your activities as literary agent."

Felton will "subject you to the absolute minimum of inconvenience and disturbance."

Felton has switched letterheads to his accountancy letterhead.

The enclosed letter is to H.E. Madams, record 134148. He will obtain copies of Madams' files.

Felton is careful about the possibility of professional objections to his taking over the accountancy business for BR and will deal with the fee.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas has joined the domestic staff at Plas Penrhyn. Madams has full details of all others employed at present by BR.

This letter concerns Allen & Unwin royalties and the amount deducted for Inland Revenue.

This letter concerns Blanche Lucas (BR's lawyer) whom BR has informed about Felton's new duties and his accountant H.E. Madams who accepted "the decision gracefully, but asking whether he should complete his work in the financial year ... was told no."

Farley quotes BR's letter to Lucas.

This letter concerns the payment of  Margaret Edwards, a member of the Plas Penrhyn domestic staff.

BR should contact P.A.Y.E., Graduated Contributions, for Mrs. Edwards.

Farley encloses (not present) Inland Revenue's notice of assessment of BR's surtax.

Farley encloses (not present) an income tax demand relating to 1964-65.

"I am still hurrying up Mr. Madams to receive the papers as without those I cannot make sense of anything."

Farley lists Allen & Unwin's recent advances to BR. Also, BR paid a large sum for arrears of taxes after John Conrad Russell became ill.

Farley encloses (not present) a letter signed by BR and ready for posting, if Felton approves. Is this approach OK with Felton?

The letter concerns the pay for Jean Redmond, the housekeeper at Hasker Street in London.

"I have been trying to reach you on the phone all afternoon about the financial situation of the Russells."

BR will need money from the BRPF. Farley has all the correspondence between the Russells and Madams 1960-66. BR says sometimes in wrote in longhand. Farley will "bring in all these hundreds of letters next Monday". BR doubts he owes arrears of taxes owed.

"Following up the possibility that B.R. is in arrears to the tax authorities, I have compiled a list. The list "Payments made by Cheque by Lord Russell in Connection with Taxes" is enclosed. There are also 2 pages of handwritten notes by Farley, and one typed page.

The letter concerns tax certificates held by Childs Bank, totalling £3,000.

Enclosed (not present) was a BBC statement of payment to BR for the year ending 5.4.1966.

The letter concerns BR's taxes, which are in arrears, and sending the Collector of Taxes  the tax reserve certificate for £3000. 

The letter concerns BR's taxes. He wants a statement of arrears before he can decide on Felton's advice.

BR wants his files on taxes turned over to Anton Felton. BR claims he and Felton have made repeated requests.

"Thank you for your recent letter about my tax affairs which I have read with care. We were advised by Mr. Madams and his predecessor that by paying my wife a salary we would ... pay less tax."  There are 5 numbered questions. There is also a typed summary of Felton's letter of about 1 February, record 134224. BR approves using the £3,000 in tax certificates.

"I do not keep a system whereby I have separate tax files." That is why it is not a straightforward task to separate BR's tax documents from other. Madams refers to Felton's letter of 10.2.1967 in which Felton felt that professional and amicable relations had not been maintained.

On Edith's accounts. There is mention of a fund collected locally to assist BR's public work.

Re Dora's forms and her Carn Voel address.

"On 13th of December 1950, the sum of £11,331.5.11 was lodged in your account, being a transfer direct from Stockholm" for the winning the Nobel Prize. Felton is searching for documentation of any third parties to whom £10,000 was paid over. (It was paid over to BR's third wife.)

"I enclose two summaries of our discussion, one concerning the autobiography and other concerning financial affairs." The two typed documents titled "Lord Russell's Autobiography" and "Lord Russell's Accounts" are both dated 13 March 1967 and assigned document numbers, 313740A and B.

The index to Vol. 1 was complained about. Felton will explore improving it for further impressions.

Felton collected the typescripts of Vols. 2 and 3 (sans appendices) and will photocopy them for the libel reader. "He was instructed to show them to no one but his solicitor unless requested to do so by Lord or Lady Russell."

Felton anticipated the sale of RA by Sept. 1967.

This letter is a follow-up to the discussion that took place; see record 134172. Farley had added to the reports of the discussion.

This printed form with typed additions concerns BR's tax appeal. He is to appear at the Griffin Hotel, Penrhyndeudraeth on 18 April 1967.

The letter concerns the meeting of 13 March. Felton is most grateful for the autographed copy of the Autobiography, Vol. 1, "which shall have the most honoured place in my library."

Sela would appreciate what notes BR keep of his cheques during the year to April 1967.

The enclosed letter is a typed carbon (document 313745A); the original letter can be found at record 133763.

It concerns the sale of an author's rights in a work. The income might be able to be spread over several years.

Farley identifies various people to whom BR wrote cheques.. A.W. Stephens is a London builder, Hughes Ellis Williams is a veterinarian, Evan Griffiths is a coalman, Sir O. Williams is the owner of Plas Penrhyn, Jim Whyley was paid in connection with a holiday for Anne and Lucy Russell, Dobbie and Co. are seedsmen, Mrs. Grace was paid an odd amount in connection with John Russell, D.H. Richards is a grocer who also runs a car hire business in Wales, MacKay and Whitfield are solicitors of the trust fund for the education of the children of the late Alan Wood.

The Russells could not recall information to identify the other half of the cheques.

The letter concerns royalties for the year ending 31.12.1966. May BR have the £5,000 for the Observer's serializing the Autobiography, Vol. 1?

The letter concerns royalties. Felton has written Unwin.

The letter concerns royalties and providing for taxation. The enclosure is a typed copy of a letter dated 8 March (document 313749A). For the original of this letter see record 134171.

Theodore Goddard & Company have no documents re BR's 2 previous wives.

BR would like the Auto. V. 2 to be published in January at the latest, among other matters.

The letter concerns royalties. BRPF advances on The Observer, Auto. I and Auto. 2 are listed. The enclosed letters can be found at records 134185 and 134186.

This letter was forwarded to Christopher Farley with Felton's letter of 5 June, record 134184. Advances to the BRPF are listed.

This letter was forwarded to Christopher Farley with Felton's letter of 5 June, record 134184. Abbott explains a "bookkeeping fiction".

Felton writes about "the progress made in your Income Tax Affairs." Details of amounts owing are listed. Interest was paid on the Income Tax Reserve Certificates.

"I am grateful for your summary of my tax situation. Everything appears to be in order."

Farley forwards (not present) insurance documents from Childs bank.

This document is a photocopied Royalty Statement with details of sales for each of BR's A&U titles except the Autobiography.

Farley forwards BR's income tax assessment for 1966-67 (nor present).

This is a notice of a change in date for hearing tax appeals to 26 Sept.

Felton encloses (not present) a bound copy and a slip copy of BR's accounts for the year ending 5.4.1966, and Felton's bill (not present).

BR has signed a copy of his accounts for the year ending 5.4.1966. Farley mentions a discrepancy in Felton's bill.

Felton apologizes for the error in his bill (record 134194).

BR was paid £336.19.3 by the BBC for the year ending 5 April (enclosed statement is not present).

The enclosed letter is from Brown Shipley & Co. See record 134198.

This letter authorizes the release of information to Felton and Partners, Edith's accountants.

The enclosed letter is to Coward Chance & Co. See record 134200.

This letter authorizes the release of whatever information they require to Felton and Partners.

Farley encloses (not present) a notice from the Equity & Law Life Assurance Society

This letter concerns the payment of Unwin royalties half-yearly. BR is expecting a half-yearly cheque in October.

Payment of 120 guineas was received for the accounting work on the year ending 5.4.1966.

This letter concerns Unwin royalties. Felton has been abroad.

Enclosed are (not present) "six certificates signed by Lord Russell. They concern settlements in favour of his grandchildren ... I thought you ought to see them before they are returned to Mr. [B.D.S.] Lock" at Coward, Chance.

Taxes paid, owing and estimated are listed for the past several years.

The six certificates are being forwarded today to Lock at Coward, Chance.