C.F. POWELL / BR TO [ ], [JULY 1956]
BRACERS 116951. TL. McMaster
Proofread by K. Blackwell

Dear

You will remember that in July of last year you were one of the signatories of a letter which suggested that scientists should meet in conference to appraise the perils associated with the development of weapons of mass destruction, and to discuss a resolution urging governments to find peaceful means for the settlement of all matters in dispute between them.

While there have been reductions in international tensions, it is still important to hold a meeting of scientists. The object of the enclosed draft letter is to invite a number of distinguished scientists to meet as a committee for the purpose of making an appraisal of the present dangers arising from weapons of mass destruction.

It has been proposed that this meeting will occur in India before the Indian Science Conference, the first week of January 1957.