BR understands the reasons why he is not allowed to address the General Assembly and why U Thant cannot sponsor the BRPF while he is Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Russell and Thant have had a long telephone conversation: "My uneven hearing makes [it] trying for the other party."

"I should prefer not to go to New York unless the situation clearly made it necessary and justifiable."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).