Schoenman notes that they approve of the statement Yates had enclosed, and he encloses recent BRPF statements.

Gray asks if there has been any recent material regarding Vietnam, and also if he might obtain a copy of BR's letter to the Soviet Premier on the possibility of further support for North Vietnam, as well as the Premier's reply.

Wood encloses recent statements regarding Vietnam, as well as copies of press statements concerning BR's correspondence with Premier Kosygin.

Welfare asks for the BRPF's literature list.

Glyn Cleaves is the newly appointed chairman of the Welsh CND, and he asks for a meeting with BR.

Farley regrets to inform Glyn Cleaves that a meeting with BR will be impossible. He encloses literature regarding the Tribunal.

BR encloses a message for an Easter March (not present).

Oakes thanks BR for his Easter March message.

Nettleton asks BR if he would like to attend their Easter demonstration and, if not, if he might send a short message which could be read out at the meeting.

Farley passes along BR's regret over not being able to send a message for an Easter demonstration.

Also in file: a duplicate TL(CAR) at document .149517.

Nettleton thanks Farley for his note about the Easter demonstration.

Farley thanks Nettleton for his letter. He encloses an article by BR.

Nettleton asks if BR might be willing to attend a CND session.

Farley writes that BR will be unable to come to London for a CND conference, but would be happy to look over materials regarding its preparation.

Nettleton writes of the CND Annual Conference of 1969, and asks of they might send two members to be discussants.

This letter is addressed to Kenneth Harris or David Astor.

It concerns the split between the Committee of 100 and Canon Collins of the CND.

This letter is from Nicholas Johnson on behalf of BR; he thanks someone for well-wishes during BR's imprisonment.

The London Committee of 100 asks for three half-crowns, in order that they might clear their debt.

Taylor writes about the Committee of 100's change in position in regards mass arrests and imprisonments. He worries that if these tactics, initially a strong focus of the Committee's work, are abandoned, then the Committee's efficacy will be greatly diminished.

Also in file: a TL(CAR) at document .149572.

Farley writes of the Pugwash Conference, and of other minor matters regarding administrative and personal concerns.

Harbourne writes to ask BR's regarding a "Forces Campaign" to be discussed at the next national meeting. Pertinent materials are attached.

Farley writes about documents from the temporary national convenor. Farley asks if it might be appropriate to invite BR to address an indoor public meeting.

Usher is a student who writes about a schoolmaster of his who is in favour of nuclear disarmament but does not agree with the CND and the Committee of 100. Because Usher does support the CND and Committee of 100, he wonders how he might convince his teacher. Does BR have any advice?

Cadogan writes from the East Anglia chapter. He mentions Russian connections and a conference in Moscow planned for the summer.

Cadogan attaches a draft of a letter to be submitted to the International Sub Committee in connection with the Moscow conference. He writes of a cheque that the Committee has been expecting.

The attached draft, addressed to the British Peace Committee and the Moscow Congress, is at document .149604.

McAlpine proposes a factory for peace, and writes of his own related experiences. He asks BR for advice.

BR encloses a cheque for £200, which is the sum Thor Heyerdahl gave to the Committee for international work.

Jon encloses some newsclips. He hopes to see them both soon.

Good wishes are sent to BR on his birthday, from the Toronto Committee, Canada.

BR writes for help with an enclosed letter (not included) regarding a woman inquiring after the Committee of 100. He will be unable to attend demonstrations at Newport and Cardiff, but he is glad to hear of them.

BR thanks them for their kind birthday wishes.

Farley thanks them for their hospitality, and for their donation.

Morgan encloses leaflets (not present) upon the suggestion of Alastair Yule. She writes about recent activities, which include "invasions" during which leaflets are handed out.

Cadogan encloses a copy of a leaflet (enclosed at document .149618). He will send more when they arrive from the printers.

Jackson writes about BR's upcoming appearance at a Writers' Conference in Edinburgh, and asks if BR might mention certain concerns in his presentation.

BR is unable to attend the Writers' Conference in Edinburgh. BR suggests that Jackson contact John Calder with questions about the other attendees of the conference.

Cadogan encloses a letter that he had written to Jon Tinker (see document .149621). In it Cadogan complains of "Trotskyist" language unexpectedly inserted in the Moscow leaflet.

Farley sends a cheque for £2, on behalf of John Arden, and asks that a receipt be sent to him.

BR notes that a mass demonstration was promised only if it could gather 7000 pledges. Since he suspects it will fail to do so, he asks that the demonstration not take place, in order to fulfil the promise made to those who have already pledged.

Also in file: a duplicate TL(CAR) at document .149626, and three annotated drafts (one of which is signed).

The enclosed letter (document .149631) concerns the first meeting of Anti-War International. Cadogan asks if BR can assent to being named a sponsor.

Pateman writes of payment required for a paper.

Tinker thanks BR for a meeting with two members. He writes of debates over what to do about a Sept. 9th demonstration: whether to postpone, to cancel, or to carry on. Tinker asks for Russell's view.

The enclosed open letter at document .149634 explains the situation in further detail.

Farley is no longer working for the National Committee and is surprised to hear that the bill has remained unpaid.

BR writes that the conference is of interest to him, and that he will remain in touch with Farley and Schoenman in order to keep abreast of the organization's work.

This letter briefly refers to Cuban issues—American invasion and Russian arms.

The attached statement is found at document .149639.

They thank Tinker for his letter and write that the issue should be discussed with himself and Schoenman. The letter concerns an action against the Daily Sketch.

Farley hopes she has had a good holiday. He encloses a letter (not present).

Tinker is not prepared to proceed as a plaintiff. He asks that the firm represent him no longer. A copy has been sent to Schoenman.

Tinker writes of his departure as secretary and mentions certain tax and insurance concerns. A draft of a reply is handwritten on the letter.

Tinker is sorry Schoenman has dropped the "thing against the Sketch". He writes of his resignation as secretary.

Farley encloses correspondence between Cadogan and the British Peace Committee (not present).

Farley asks for employment and salary forms for his accountant.

Arrowsmith writes about the next National Committee meeting and proposed future actions.

Brewood writes of about BR's message on the Cuban crisis, and why it wasn't published.

BR asks that his and his wife's memberships be transferred to the Welsh Committee of 100.

Aspinwall forwards a circular letter from Perugia (not present) and a précis (at document .149659).

BR notes that their letters have crossed paths. He writes of transferring to the Welsh Committee of 100.

BR writes about the fact that the London Committee has found his message "pro-communist". This letter has been crossed out.

They thank BR for his efforts to achieve peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. There are numerous additional signatories which continue for two pages.

This letter was originally enclosed with the letter found at document .149664.

Manning writes of a gathering of 300 in Manchester; before the police arrived, he was able to gather signatures to send to BR.

Attached letter is at document .149662.

Harwood writes of the London Committee's recent resolutions: to repudiate the Cuban Crisis Working Group's rejection of BR's message, to ask that BR reconsider resigning from the London Committee, and to ask for a visit with BR to discuss his relationship with the London Committee.

BR thinks that the proposed plans may be too ambitious. He is encouraged by Jimmy Jewers' action.

BR's decision to transfer membership to Wales is one based on geography. He does not feel that a visit is necessary.

Cadogan encloses propositions agreed to at the International Conference in Amsterdam. He asks for letters that might be of use to them.

BR is grateful for Manning's letter and for the Public Assembly organized by the Committee. He writes about the police involvement in the Assembly, noting that it is to be expected that the authorities will attempt to prevent the Committee's work from being known.

Farley resigns from the Committee. He is worried about the debt and is not in a position, financially, to take responsibility for it.

Enclosed letters (at documents .149673, record 110939, and .149674, record 110940) were sent by Cadogan to Chou En-lai and Nehru after a meeting of the subcommittee. Cadogan asks for contacts in India, and for copies of letters or telegrams BR sends in crisis contexts, so that they might be able to get a fuller picture of events.

There is a note at document .149675 which reads: "Any further query or letter from Cadogan is to go unanswered and any verbal queries from him are to be given a completely non-committal reply."

Harwood regrets that Farley will resign from the Committee.

Farley writes that the enclosed letter (not present?), though addressed to BR, was meant for Butlin, and so he attaches it.

Manning and the group are grateful for a message of good wishes. She writes about the Committee's work and asks if BR might be able to speak at an upcoming event, or to aid in obtaining another influential speaker for them.

BR will not be able to speak in Manchester in June. He would like to send a message, which he will write as the date approaches.

Lock writes of a recent national conference, and encloses a statement (not present). He thanks BR and Edith for their kind Christmas wishes, which he received while in prison.

BR thanks him for his letter.

Mathias writes of the re-affiliation of the Welsh Committee with the National Committee, and asks if BR might be willing to address a public meeting in Cardiff.

BR thanks Mathias for his letter and telephone call. He regrets that he was not able to speak at the meeting.

Cadogan encloses a leaflet (not present), and writes of an Anglo-French meeting.

BR thanks him for the letter and document, and encloses a copy of two statements.

BR includes copies of two statements which he made concerning the document published by Spies for Peace. He regrets being unable financially to support the Committee's publication.

Mathias is sorry to hear that BR will not be able to join the demonstration. He writes of his upcoming television appearance on "Standpoint".

Williams writes of his frustration with the decline of the committees. The attached letters explain his position in more detail (see documents .149688-.149693; the last being record 109685).

BR thanks Williams for his letter but emphasizes the importance of action over reiterating the disagreements from which the Committee has suffered in the past.

Williamson writes of the accomplishments of the Scottish Committee. He notes their debt, and asks for BR's financial support.

Moule encloses a letter (not present) from Samuel Zwane.

Moule writes that the Committee would like to be on closer working terms with BR. Perhaps Pat, Ralph and Chris could attend the next meeting of the National Working Group.

Moule writes that the office of the Vice-President has been dropped. He asks if BR might meet with a group from the Committee to further discuss BR's resignation.

BR does not think that a meeting would be fruitful.

BR thanks him for his letter. He approves of their activities, but that he is unable to help them financially.

Chandler writes of a group of volunteers that hopes to travel to the Hiroshima Day Demonstration. He asks if BR would support their trip.

BR encloses a cheque to support travel from Britain to Athens.

Allegranza asks for financial support.

Edith encloses a cheque supporting the Welfare Group.

Mathias writes of his resignation from the Welsh Committee. He notes that recent protests have become violent. He also writes of youth's unconventional appearance, among other reasons for his departure from the Committee.

This letter was attached to document .149708.

Mathias encloses a letter (at document .149707, record 109696).

BR is sad to lose Mathias.

BR writes that some of the actions proposed in the Forces Campaign are too ambitious, and would be better suited to the Committee when it is more fully developed.

Also in file: a duplicate TL(CAR) at document .149711.

Farr writes of the Committee's debts and asks for financial support.

Farr thanks BR for his acknowledgment, and again asks for financial support.

Samoila attaches an overseas telegram (not present).