"On the Volga. Our boat travels on, day after day, through an unknown and mysterious land."

This was number 8 in a sequence of eight Russia letters. In the published Autobiography, however, it became number 4 as the letters that Colette wrote are not published there.

This letter was not written on the Volga or on the date on the letter. It was written after his return from Russia on 30 June 1920. In this Autobiography typescript it has no number; it is on pp. 151-2.

The original letter ended up in the possession of Lady Ottoline Morrell. It is number 1565 in the sequence of letters to her (document .001565, record 18772).

The number 8 comes from other copies of the letter.

In the Autobiography Russell writes that this and the other letters were "antedated letters to Colette", i.e. Constance Malleson.

There are four other transcriptions of this letter:

Document .200651, record 19656 (ribbon copy);
Document .052461, record 99939 (carbon of .200651);
Document .052469, record 99955 (ribbon);
Document .200652, record 19657 (carbon copy of .052469).

There is also a handwritten version of the letter with the tense changed in The Problem of China at the end of Chapter 1 (ms., Rec. Acq. 1027, box 7, pp. 13-16, record 116404).

"Our boat travelled on, day after day, through an unknown and mysterious land."

This is the version of the letter that appears in The Problem of China, at the end of the first chapter. The tense has been changed. It is not presented as a letter but instead as part of the text. It is on pp. 13-16 of the manuscript of The Problem of China.

The original letter ended up in Ottoline Morrell's possession. It is number 1565 in the numbered sequence of letters to Ottoline (document .001565, record 18772).

In the Autobiography Russell writes that this and the other letters were "antedated letters to Colette", i.e. Constance Malleson.

It is number 8 in a sequence of eight Russia letters. In the Autobiography, however, it becomes number 4 as the letters that Colette wrote are not published there.

This letter was not written on the Volga or on the date on the letter. It was written after his return from Russia on 30 June 1920.

There are five transcriptions of this letter:

Document .200651, record 19656 (ribbon copy);
Document .052461, record 99939 (carbon of .200651);
Document .052469, record 99955 (ribbon);
Document .200652, record 19657 (carbon copy of .052469);
Autobiography chapter "Russia", document .007050f2, pp. 151-2, record 116403.

Postmark date.

"My Beloved, I'm just off to Battersea to dine with Allen."

Because this letter paraphrases the original letter (document .200804h, record 116394), its date is entered as 9 December rather than the typed date of 16 December.

Dating of letter: Colette arrived in Lynton on 23 December. This letter was sent after she had been there a few days.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

Colette states that she will "keep these diary-sheets for you, my beloved." For that reason they are regarded here as addressed to Russell. She could no longer mail any letters to China as they would not arrive before his departure. Colette dropped them off at his flat in Battersea; Clifford Allen gave him the letters.

The second sheet has the remainder of the letter crossed out in red. Next is a typed carbon of the sheet, where the remainder of the letter is not crossed out.

"It is impossible to say how overjoyed I was...."

This typescript was sent to BR by Veronica Wedgwood of Jonathan Cape, 20 November 1941. Her covering letter (same document number; record 98471) states that Colette had asked her to send relevant passages from In the North for BR's approval.

There is also a ts. carbon (different typing), which contains the same letter on pp. 286-7, sent to BR directly by Colette on 7 July 1942 (document .052526, record 115505).

The original version of this letter is not extant.

"Your Xmas letter with nice photograph."

This typescript was sent to BR by Veronica Wedgwood of Jonathan Cape, 20 November 1941 (same document number, record 98471). There is another typing: a letter on pp. 287-8 of a ts. carbon titled "Letters from Bertrand Russell", document .052526, record 115506, sent to BR directly by Colette on 7 July 1942.

The original version of this letter is not extant.

Coward, Chance writes, "We are pleased to report that Mrs. Grace's application for provision for her maintenance was today dismissed by consent."

Receipt of charges (document .101602a, record 116462) and list of charges (document .101602b, record 116463) enclosed.

Receipt acknowledging BR's payment of charges at Coward, Chance & Co.

Enclosed with document .101602, record 116461.

List of charges on BR's account with Coward, Chance & Co.

Enclosed with document .101602, record 116461.

Tylor asks BR to sign the enclosed certificates for the children's taxes (not present).

Edith encloses the certificates for the children's tax deduction (not present).

On the verso of document plans for the children's holidays are outlined: "Anne's arrangements for the summer holidays—as sent to her Grandmother Dora".

Re Jean Redmond's telephone service.

Tylor encloses a draft order submitted by Dora's lawyers (document .101608, record 116469).

Draft order submitted by Dora. Enclosed with document .101607, record 116468. John Conrad Russell, Susan Russell, Christopher Wordsworth, and BR and Edith are involved.

BR thanks Tylor for his letter and sending him the draft order, and addresses Tylor's concern arising from the draft order stating, "... it does not matter in the least to us whether the children have to spend the first ten days or the last with Dora this coming Christmas. It would be nice if they could choose for themselves, but since they must alternate between us, they might as well go to Dora for the beginning of the Christmas holidays as not." BR discusses this in accordance with the children's summer holidays.

Re the grandchildren's holiday schedule.

BR replies to Tylor's letter of 27 June, in two points: first agreeing that the children can be sent to Cornwall, and second, stating, "We are willing—though this is a concession; there is no reason why we should be liable for the children's journeys to join Dora who might be anywhere in the world when she demands their presence—to pay their fares to and from London to Penrhyndeudraeth or the school (and not from London to Cornwall or elsewhere)."

Tylor informs BR that the first £50, net payment under the deed of covenant was due Saturday, and encloses a standing order to BR's bank for BR to sign (not present). He writes that Dora's solicitor has been pushing for the voluntary payment for March to be paid, to which Tylor has replied stating he feels it is difficult to ask BR to make this payment due to the new arrangements.

BR has signed and sent the standing order, and replies to the matter of the voluntary March payment stating, "In view of the time, energy, etc., that Dora has caused me to expend needlessly in the last months, I do not feel inclined to pay the March voluntary payment. A condition of these payments, if you remember, was that Dora would leave off badgering me. She has not done so."

Tylor will resist the March voluntary payment.

Re property insurances (BR's manuscripts or archives are insured for only £250).

Tylor confirms the children's travel arrangements and writes, "I also confirm that I have told Dora's solicitors that without prejudice to any future arrangements the trustees are prepared to contribute half the cost of the travelling between London and Cornwall and back. I have also told them that if Dora's share of the cost is not forthcoming it will be deducted from the next payment under the deed of covenant."

BR states: "It does not seem worth while to have the manuscripts valued and the policies increased on them, nor to have them microfilmed."

[Re Archives.]

Re insurances, and tickets for the grandchildren.

Tylor encloses the children's return tickets (not present).

Coward, Chance enclose the "... declaration of value forms regarding the increase in the cover for the contents of Hasker Street and Plas Penrhyn" (not present). Re insurances.

Tylor informs BR he's on holiday in Italy, and should he need help, to contact Pigott.

BR contacts Pigott in regards to Tylor's telegram. He writes, "There is something rather urgent that I should be glad if you would do. It seems that a summons is to be issued against me for attempting to call a meeting in Trafalgar Square on September 17 without permission. What is more serious is that the whole Committee of 100 (a body of which I am President) is being issued a summons as a conspiracy."

BR "is asking Ralph Schoenman with whom I have been working to get in touch with you."

Re school fees.

Re domestic arrangements in case of imprisonment.

Re Dr. Boyd's letter on BR's eating habits. The 3 summons have been received.

Pigott confirms to BR that Schoenman and himself saw W.A. MacPherson the previous afternoon and explained the situation to him, leaving the relevant documents with him. "He is considering the exact legal position and is preparing a note of this which should be ready on Wednesday afternoon."

Pigott encloses MacPherson's opinion re BR (document .101627, record 116488).

"As you will see from paragraph 5 of the enclosed opinion, failure by you to enter into recognizances and find sureties for your future good behaviour could result in your imprisonment for up to six months and that there is no alternative of a fine."

Pigott recommends that MacPherson accompany BR to court. Copies were being sent to Schoenman.

"Re: Lord Russell opinion"

Document is MacPherson's opinion of BR's options, regarding the summons of 31 August 1961. Enclosed with document .101627, record 116487.

A copy of this document is also attached. Apparently the handwritten note on the cover page is Schoenman's.

BR requests help in getting Schoenman's visa extended for a year. It expires in November. Schoenman's research for BR is indispensable.

Pigott confirms that he has arranged to have MacPherson to go with him to 43 Hasker Street at 2.30 that following Monday, 11 September.

Pigott is applying to the Aliens Department of the Home Office for the "necessary" extension of Schoenman's visa.

Enclosed are minutes from the Committee meeting, including a letter from the Committee's secretary, drawing BR's attention to the binding over, appearing in court, legal representation, appeal and dependents as discussed in the meeting.

A handwritten note by Edith is attached to letter and minutes saying "Mason's Hall at Queen St. [up arrow] continuation of Long Acre > Kingsway".

Pigott confirms to BR that Coward, Chance, on BR's behalf, pled guilty to the Clerk of Marlborough Street Court regarding BR using a loudspeaker in Hyde Park and have paid the subsequent fine.

BR and Edith are very grateful to Pigott and Holland for diminishing the discomforts of prison, and to MacPherson for getting their two-month sentences reduced to one week.

BR informs Tylor that Anne wishes to become an art student, and therefore will not be returning to Moreton Hall, and is hoping to attend Corsham. Anne will spend the following two terms with Euan and Susan Cooper-Willis.

Tylor heard, with anxiety, about the "experiences" of BR and Edith.

On the verso of document .101638, record 116498.

"I am sorry about Schoenman, though not surprised."

Edith, belatedly, replies to Pigott's letter of 18 September in which Pigott asked BR "... what to do with the balance of the cheque for £200 that I sent you so that you could send Mrs. Redmond £5 a week, or anything extra that she needed for household expenses at 43 Hasker Street, and help the three grandchildren out if they needed it, during our imprisonment. I should like you to hold the balance if you will in case, as seems too likely, we have to go to prison again."

Tylor writes on Pigott's behalf in his absence thanking BR for his letter, and noting they will hold the balance.

Re arrangements for Anne.