He encloses a copy of the "Further and Better Particulars of the Defence" delivered by the Economist solicitors (not present).

Schoenman encloses a letter from the International Union of Socialist Youth (not present). He also encloses a copy of Elan (not present).

He thanks Schoenman for his letter and enclosures. He now encloses a letter he has written to Mr. Ericson of the International Union of Socialist Youth (see document .113115, record 109806).

He writes concerning a public misunderstanding of a letter BR published in Elan. He asks that Ericson's organization publish a corrective as soon as possible.

He encloses three more examples of "Cassandra" [of the Daily Telegraph]. He apologizes for not having more on the Economist.

He encloses a letter sent to the BBC (see document .113118, record 109809).

He complains about the slanderous innuendo of a statement regarding the BRPF's support of the Bolshoi Ballet. He asks for damages on BR's behalf.

He provides details of the proceedings against the Economist and the Daily Mirror. He encloses a typed copy of two separate opinions (see documents .113120, .113121 and .113122).

He complains of an incident at a restaurant—finding glass in his food—and asks for Birnberg to take up the matter.

He thanks Schoenman for the memo and for the rental agreement for the [Vauxhall] Velox car. He asks for details of any expense resulting from the breakdown of the two vehicles.

He writes regarding the Penthouse matter, and asks for payment for sundry libel matters.

He writes of the expenditures associated with a broken car.

He encloses (not present) a letter from Merioneth School District and a memo from Farley.

He writes about Schoenman's lost suitcase.

He has written to the SAS and encloses a copy of the letter (not present).

Schoenman thanks him for writing the letter to the SAS.

He writes regarding Locks Limited; it will be necessary to pay the amount claimed.

He thanks Schoenman for his letter.

The case regarding the obstruction charge has been adjourned to the 8th of June. Birnberg asks for a measurement between Upper Grosvenor Street and the Mews where Schoenman was arrested.

He writes of a previous letter he had sent to Farley, and asks for any material showing a history of friction between BR and the Daily Mirror and/or Cassandra. Birnberg also asks for a further payment for this action as well as the Economist action.

Birnberg thanks Schoenman for the letter regarding Cassandra.

He has not heard back regarding his most recent letter. He warns that the Economist action requires immediate attention.

He asks for a copy of Newsweek to be forwarded (August 30 edition). He proposes to issue a writ on behalf of Mark Lane. Birnberg also asks for more details about the mock trial of Oswald.

The matter regarding the Economist must be passed onto the new solicitors immediately, but Birnberg has not yet heard from BR. He asks that the matter be attended to without further delay.

BR asks for further explanation of bills sent on August 4, and notes the lengthy and unsatisfactory Economist proceedings.

He has not heard from anyone recently and asks if they plan to meet the account. He notes that he cannot leave the actions in their present state, and offers options for settling them; it would be best if the BRPF's new solicitors could file a notice of change.

This is an affidavit relating to the libel suit against the Economist.

This is a legal document regarding the libel suit against the Economist.

He writes regarding the house at 31 Sydney Street. The attached receipt has document number.13147; it is a 10% deposit and part of a payment for the house.

They write about increases in rent for the Millbank property.

This is an invoice from Lywood and Sons, Builders and Decorators.

Farley writes that Schoenman has placed the matter of BR and Drew Pearson's column in the New York Post into Manes' hands. BR would be willing to write a letter to the New York Post, if that should ever be judged appropriate. Farley also writes of news concerning Joe Nielands.

He encloses his previous letter (which had not arrived). Farley writes about an ad which notes that BR died in 1967 (see documents .113156 and .113157 for the newsclip). Enclosed letter (at document .113153) includes instructions from BR.

BR writes regarding Drew Pearson's remarks in the New York Post and about the mistaken Honeywell ad in the New York Times, in which BR's "death date" was prematurely included.

Manes has received the authorization from BR regarding the slanders and will proceed. He has also signed two declarations regarding Russian aggression in Czechoslovakia (not enclosed).

The Ministry is thanked for their previous letter to BR with enclosures. They wonder how much is owed in connection with his employment of Ian Dryden.

This is a share certificate. It is also signed by two other members of the National Co-operative Quarries Ltd.

This is a share certificate. It is also signed by two other members of the National Co-operative Quarries Ltd.

Mr. Ricketts and Mr. Orchard from the firm had previously witnessed the signature of documents at the BRPF. Now U.S. attorneys require a statement describing their authority to act as notaries. Schoenman asks for such a statement.

In order to provide a statement regarding the notary's signature, they require the signed document in question, which they must present at the U.S. Consulate in order to receive the appropriate certificate.

They will attempt to obtain the documents necessary to get a Statement of Authority from the U.S. Consulate.

Schoenman encloses (not present) the required documents to present at the U.S. Consulate.

He sends particulars of the property at 2 Old Palace Terrace.

Will BR confirm that he is willing to purchase the property at £7500, subject to conditions included in the letter?

This is a copy of a response; it is on the verso of document .113167, record 109847. BR thanks Hester for the details regarding the property. He confirms that he is willing to purchase the property at £7500.

He has asked Messrs. Cannon Brookes and Odgers to write to BR regarding the proposed mortgage.

He asks if the basement at 2 Old Terrace Place could be made suitable for a couple to live in as caretakers, since he may often be away. He asks Hester to consult Mr. Kingsley-Dent on this matter.

"I think the discrepancy you mention is due to the fact that the BBC payments are partly for expenses and that does not include these in the total of fees paid by them."

He thanks BR for an earlier letter. He is taking up the question of the mortgage with Mr. Cannon Brookes. He hopes to have news in the next day or so.

Cannon Brookes will not go above £4000 for a mortgage and only then based on the fulfilment of certain conditions. As a result, BR cannot go through with the purchase of the property at 2 Old Terrace Place. He asks about another property on Old Terrace Place.

BR has noted, in a telephone conversation, that he will accept a £4000 mortgage from Canon Brookes. Canon Brookes has now been advised, and should write to BR shortly. Hester sends details of 6 Old Terrace Place (see document .113173).

He writes regarding Penthouse's claim that he would be a contributing author to their first issue. He does not care to be associated with such a magazine, and that he has had no communication with them. (Vol. 1, no. 1 is included in this file.) Also in file: 3 duplicate TL(CAR) at documents .113193-.113195.

Birnberg is authorized to take up the matter of Penthouse on behalf of BR.

Also in file: a duplicate TL(CAR) at document .113197.

BR notes that he has never authorized Penthouse to use his name and has asked them repeatedly to stop doing so. He wishes to communicate that he is not involved in promoting or contributing to the magazine.

Duplicate TL(CAR) at documents .113199 and .113200.

This is a press release. BR writes: "I take the strongest exception to the use of my name to promote this magazine [Penthouse] without my knowledge or permission".

He will take the Penthouse matter up on behalf of BR. He would like to see the magazine itself as well as the publicity material, and he would like information about the telephone conversation between Schoenman and the editor following the item in the Evening Standard.

Schoenman is out of London, but he agrees that it would be best to set off the Penthouse monies against the balance of Birnberg's account.

This is a statement by BR, affirming that he has never had any communication with Penthouse magazine.

Braine has also been falsely listed as contributor to Penthouse and encloses a letter he's sent to various newspapers, affirming that he has never had any intention of writing for it. The enclosed letter is at document .113206, record 109863. A draft of a reply is written on this letter.

Braine writes to editors of various publications, explaining that he has never intended to write for Penthouse, and asking them to publish his message.

When the motion came before the Justice, the defendant in the Penthouse matter, Guccione, gave an undertaking that he would not in future publish any material with BR's name on it. Now Birnberg will negotiate the settlement of the action; the minimum terms will include a full apology in Open Court, payment of legal expenses, and no further publication of BR's name.

He encloses (not present) an advertisement which bears BR's name as contributor to a magazine (presumably Penthouse).

He writes of Penthouse using BR's name without permission and offers his help in the matter. He encloses an envelope and contents (not present).

BR thanks him for his letter. He has passed it to his solicitors.

BR thanks him for his letter. He explains that he had no dealings with Penthouse and that they had no authorization to use his name.

BR thanks him for his letter and explains that he has had an injunction served against Penthouse; BR offers assistance in Braine's own dealings with them.

He gives details of the proceedings against Penthouse. He encloses a draft of a statement and asks for comments. He also asks if £300 might do for a settlement. He notes that he is writing to BR separately.

Enclosed statement is found at document .113214. It concerns the case of BR against R.C. Guccione of Penthouse.

Guccione is ready to agree to a settlement. Birnberg attaches a draft of statement (not enclosed) and asks for comments.

Birnberg encloses a draft of the statement to be read in court and asks for comments. He has also sent one to BR and would appreciate his comments as well. See document .113217 for attached statement.

Birnberg encloses a draft of the statement to be read in court and asks for comments. See document .113219 for attached statement.

Schoenman writes about his suitcase, which was lost on a flight from Copenhagen, and asks for advice.

Birnberg has taken a tough line with Guccione from Penthouse. He encloses his latest letter to Guccione's solicitors. See document .113226.

The settlement must include payment in full. Birnberg asks for the name of the company publishing Penthouse.

A cheque for £100 will follow.

Birnberg suggests that they follow Turner-Damuel's advice, which is to accept Guccione's terms (payment of  £850 by instalments of £75 a week). He asks for BR's confirmation of this plan of action.

The judgment against Guccione and Penthouse has been entered. He encloses a statement and minutes (not enclosed). The defendant is to pay £350 in instalments.

He writes of a general meeting of Plenty and Sons.

This letter is printed on a statement of receipts and payments on behalf of the Estate of the late Fabia, Lady Stanley of Alderley.

He has transmitted a cheque and a letter to Katharine Tait. He is writing a review of a book on the Rosenberg case and recalls a relevant statement that Harold Laski attributed to BR: "Every age needs its Dreyfus case to persuade men to remember the limitation of human justice." See document .113234 for attached letter.

In accordance with Tait's request of October 5, he encloses a cheque for $80 in connection with Sarah Russell's debts.

BR thanks him for sending money to his daughter. He will soon ask Michael Lester to visit Boudin. BR does not remember the statement attributed to him by Laski, but he does agree with the sentiment.

Boudin writes about trying to get Ralph Schoenman a passport during pending litigation. He asks BR for an affidavit. Attached letter and complaint are at documents .113237 and following.

Schoenman explains why he must continue to reside in Great Britain.

He encloses (not present) three signed copies of a statement, which he is sending to a notary public to notarize and then on to Boudin immediately.

Boudin's last letter must have come by surface as it arrived on December 6. BR is grateful for anything that can be done on Schoenman's behalf.

He is sending a copy of the opinion in the case of Dr. Benjamin Spock under separate cover. Boudin would be interested in BR's reaction to it.

BR thanks him for the judgments in the Dr. Spock case and gives his opinion on the matter.

Spett Rai Radio pays BR £25 as reimbursement of expenses.

He has had a very interesting conference with Schoenman and is interested in the work of the Foundation. He would be happy to represent BR in a libel suit against Mr. Freedman and his newspapers. Ennis outlines various courses of action and ultimately recommends against immediately undertaking a libel action.

Ennis's letter and a discussion with Schoenman convince BR that a libel action would at present be inappropriate. BR would be glad if Ennis participated in the Foundation's work and hopes the two will meet if Ennis travels to Great Britain in the future.

He encloses the trust deed of the Foundation, as requested, and asks for acknowledgement of receipt. The deed is not present.

He acknowledges receipt of the trust deed of the Atlantic Peace Foundation.

BR is glad that Barratt Brown has agreed to become a trustee of the Atlantic Peace Foundation. He is to ask Chris Farley any questions he may have.

BR is glad that Fleet has agreed to become a trustee of the Atlantic Peace Foundation. He is to ask Farley any questions he may have. BR is pleased to receive regular reports of Fleet's work in Nottingham.

Farley writes as BR's secretary. BR has received the notice concerning an unpaid debt of £44 by Mr. I.D. Pyle. Pyle (who married Felicity Anne Russell) has changed his name to Dryden and gives Dryden's new address.