Coward, Chance inform BR that since Schoenman's extension for stay in the United Kingdom was rejected by Home Office, they have been instructed to hand over his passport and papers to his own solicitors, which Coward, Chance has done.

BR expresses his wish to avoid bringing the matter of the children's holidays into court. The children would be more troubled by the court proceedings than by having to spend the holidays where they do not want to be, i.e. with Dora Russell.

Tylor encloses a copy of a letter he has written to Dora's solicitor. The letter is document .101645, record 116506.

Re Russell v. Russell and Wordsworth.

Enclosed with document .101644, record 116505.

Tylor encloses a photocopy of a letter from Taylor, informing BR that either BR or he himself can reply to the last paragraph of the letter.

Enclosed letter is document .101648, record 116509.

Re Russell v. Russell and Wordsworth.

Enclosed with document .101647, record 116508.

Tylor refers to a letter from Edith dated 5 September (not in BRACERS).

Tylor encloses engrossments (not present) of the codicils for BR and Edith, as well as instructions for the execution of the codicils.

Tylor encloses a note of Coward, Chance's charges from April to September 1961 (not present).

Tylor encloses a receipt, and a statement of BR's account with Coward, Chance & Co.

He discusses the old age pension in regards to both BR and Dora. Essentially, Russell would not qualify for a pension because he would not have made any contributions under the 1946 act and his income was over £600.

BR thanks Tylor for his letter of 10 January, with information regarding the old age pension. He encloses a receipt (not present) for his payment of the children's housekeeping and pocket money during their Christmas vacation.

Tylor thanks Russell for his cheque to pay his firm's invoice.

Tylor encloses the trustee's cheque for the pocket money and housekeeping expenses for the children during the Easter holiday.

Tylor has paid the fees for Moreton Hall for the next term, as Sarah will no longer be leaving the school. Edith notes that it should be Lucy who is referred to.

Coward, Chance enclose the form for Sarah's passport application (not present), and give instructions on filling out certain sections.

Tylor thanks Edith for her letters of 30 April and 2 May.

Tylor informs Edith that he has received the passport application and that Sarah's passport will be ready shortly.

Document is an affidavit of intervenors, drawn up and filed by BR and Edith.

Re 39, Cadogan Street. [This was not the address of the Committee of 100, which was at 13, Goodwin St., or of CND, at 2, Carthusian St.]

The landlords of 39 Cadogan Street have asked Coward, Chance if BR will be conducting any more business at the property. "They have indicated that their clients may not be prepared to grant a lease if the premises are to be used for any political or other business and that they may take the view that business letters addressed to the premises may constitute the carrying on of business."

Tylor encloses a letter from Dora's solicitor. Enclosed is document .101664, record 116525.

Re Russell v. Russell & Wordsworth

Taylor writes on behalf of Dora. Enclosed with document .101663, record 116524.

Edith answers the questions raised by Dora, informing Tylor that "in point of fact, however, Mrs. Grace need not to be anxious as the journey and visit has fallen through because the Spanish family did not receive the letter confirming the visit till too late."

Edith asked, on BR's behalf, how Tylor is progressing in the matter concerning Harriet.

Tylor writes to BR regarding Harriet's birth certificate, informing BR of sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, and that should a correction be made to Harriet's birth certificate BR will need to consent to it, along with Dora. Tylor has written to Taylor, Dora's solicitor, and informed him of the matter. Harriet appears to be willing to cooperate.

Edith tells Tylor, "In any case it is clear that all three children will want to go travelling soon and that no longer than about a fortnight can be hoped for in the way of a notice of their wishes—too short a time at any rate, in which to procure a court order."

Coward, Chance enclose an affidavit for Edith and BR to sign and an application for Lucy's passport (not present), in response to Edith's letter of 27 June.

The affidavit is only for the general consent of the court to allow the children to travel during their holidays. There is a handwritten note on page one saying, "Signed and taken by Comm. of Oaths to send to Tylor 6/7/62".

Tylor thanks Edith for returning Lucy's passport application, and has since sent it to the passport office.

Tylor informs Edith that the order regarding the children was made at the hearing "... in the form in which we requested it" and also that a representative from Lewis Taylor & Co. was there to consent to it.

Edith encloses a cheque for the assurance premiums.

Edith informs Tylor that Lucy has sent him photos to go along with her passport application.

There is a postscript at the top of the letter stating, "Further to your letter of 8th June: has anything transpired in regard to Dora's and Harriet's rectification of the position of Harriet?"

Tylor writes that he only just received Edith's letter of 20 August that morning as he was in Switzerland for business, reassuring Edith that he will do everything he can to help, should there be any difficulties.

He informs her that Coward, Chance still holds £90 of £100, which Edith gave them, and he feels this would be sufficient for an emergency.

There is a postscript on the second page stating, "I think it would be helpful if you were to give us some indication of the type of trouble you anticipate may arise. Perhaps you would write to Pigott on this. What I have in mind is that if we know what may arise it is easier to make adequate preparations." (The topic is unknown, but it may be further imprisonment for the Russells.)

Tylor invites BR and Edith to attend a party to celebrate the marriage of Tylor's stepson, Michael, who has occasionally assisted BR and Edith with their affairs, and is now working at Coward, Chance (invitation is enclosed).

From Hasker St., Edith thanks Tylor for his reassurance that Pigott will help her and BR find counsel if they are jailed, and that the £90 seems to be sufficient. She writes that they anticipate the same trouble as the previous year. "We can be taken up, I expect on almost any charge the gov't or police wish. The most likely charge is probably 'incitement'."

Edith thanks Tylor for the invitation to his stepson's party and wishes she and BR could be there "... but, if we are not 'inside', we shall have to be in North Wales in early October," but send their congratulations and best wishes.

Pigott encloses a note of Coward, Chance's charges (not present).

Pigott thanks BR for the cheque in payment of his account with Coward, Chance. (A receipt and statement are attached to this letter.)

In regards to BR's possible imprisonment, Pigott informs BR that W.A. MacPherson, who represented BR the previous September at Bow Street, will be available to represent him again, once given 24 hours notice. Pigott notes that he will have to obtain the appropriate medical documents.

Giving both the Plas Penrhyn and Hasker St. return addresses, Edith thanks Pigott for his letter, and notes that she will contact MacPherson, should they need to, with 24 hours notice. Edith writes that "We think that, this time, the usual and proper time of producing medical evidence should be adhered to. We have the medical statements here."

She writes that the nature of the offence could be anything the law chooses, and the same goes regarding the time, though she believes the most likely charge would be "incitement".

This is a condensed typed copy of the letter, document .200313a, record 19335. It has two handwritten additions in pencil. After "week-end", "13th-15th July" was added. "H.S." was crossed out and "Hunger Strike" written above.

There is another condensed typed copy, document .007052fm, p. 574, record 116540.

This is a condensed typed copy of the original letter, document .200313a, record 19335. After "week-end", "[13-15 July]" has been added in pencil. It is on page 575. [This copy has the same document number .007052fm as record 93479 because the numbers are assigned in sequence and cannot at this stage be changed.] This copy had been overlooked. Record 93479 is a copy of document .200313, written on the same sheet of paper as .200313a.

There is another condensed typed copy, document .201117a, record 116359.

Re Harriet.

Tylor informs BR he wrote to Lewis Taylor regarding Dora and Harriet, and he quotes Taylor as responding, "I had some correspondence with Mrs. Unwin about this, but it had to be broken off as she had a premature confinement. I will ask her if she is now able to resume it."

Harriet's married name was Unwin.

Re Harriet.

Tylor is following up his letter of 17 October to BR regarding Harriet, quoting a letter from Taylor: "Mrs. Unwin consents to the alteration in her birth certificate. She hopes that it can be effected in a way which will not further expose her to journalists.

Mrs. Grace is prepared to make the necessary declaration provided that two facts are clearly brought out, namely: (1) that at the time (though he changed his mind later) Lord Russell wished the child to be registered as his own; (2) that she was never asked to state who the child's father was, but only who her husband was."

Tylor calls the first condition put forth by Dora "troublesome".

[Harriet's married name was Unwin. Later it was Ward.]

Re Proposed Annuity Scheme.

Tylor writes that he has been able to discuss the scheme with Madams, as brought up in his letter of 2 January (document .101687, record 116586). BR's assets may be worth £50,000.

Tylor outlines the details of the scheme for BR in this letter, and requests meeting with BR in London to discuss it further.

BR thanks Tylor for his letter and agrees that a neutral statement regarding the first condition would be best. "At the time, I still had hopes that, if I condoned on this occasion, the marriage need not be dissolved."

The condition is outlined in record 116542.

BR thanks Tylor for his letter of 28 January, and states, "In view of what you say, I do not think it is worthwhile to embark on Madam's scheme." BR's motive is to diminish his death duties. He is considering selling some of his copyrights and asks for Tylor's opinion on the matter.

Re Harriet.

Tylor encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Taylor (document .101682, record 116547), along with Taylor's reply (document .101683, record 116548), and will be drafting declarations.

Re Mrs. Harriet Unwin.

Tylor informs Taylor he's glad to hear that Harriet is willing to alter her birth certificate, and they will do everything they can to avoid publicity.

Regarding Dora's conditions, he writes that he is waiting to hear instructions from BR, and asks Taylor if Dora is serious about putting certain statements in a declaration.

Enclosed with document .101681, record 116546. Dora's conditions are outlined in record 116542.

Re Mrs. Harriet Unwin.

Taylor writes that Dora is serious about the declaration, and that her instructions to Taylor were, "Harriet was registered in the way in which Lord R at the time wished it. And in the form which I filled up I was required to state only my husband's name and not declare whether he was in fact her father."

Enclosed with document .101681, record 116546.

Tylor thanks BR for his cheque and informs him that the money was handed in notes to Yule the previous day.

Tylor encloses BR's charges with Coward, Chance & Co. from 30 July to September 1962 (not present).

BR writes regarding H.E. Madams, who does his income taxes, and was supposed to contact Tylor. BR has not heard from him in a while and asks Tylor to get in touch with him. Madams had "an ingenious scheme for greatly diminishing my income tax and avoiding death duties."

A transcription of the original letter, document .079957, record 46911. There is also a carbon of this transcription, document .079958a.

See record 46911 for a complete description of this letter.

A transcription of the original letter, document .079957, record 46911. It contains an annotation in BR's hand. There is also a carbon of this transcription, document .079959a—a separate record was not created for it; it has the same "RL" number, 0947.

See record 46911 for a complete description of this letter.

This is a condensed transcription of the original letter, document .079960aa, record 46913. See that record for all information about this letter.

This is a typed transcription of original letter, document .079960a, record 46913. It contains an annotation in BR's hand. See that record for all information about the letter.

There is also a carbon of this transcription, document .079962a; a separate record has not been created for it.

This is a condensed typed transcription of the original letter, document .079960a, record 46913. See that record for all information about the letter.

This is a condensed typed transcription of the original letter, document .079960a, record 46913. It is also the carbon of document .201167, record 116556. This carbon contains annotations in Colette's hand.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079960a, record 46913. See that record for all the information about the letter. It is also the carbon of document .079961, record 116554.

This is a mimeo titled "Extracts from Letters Written by Bertrand Russell in Brixton Prison in May 1918".

Separate records have been made for each of the three extracts:

Document .201205a, record 117599, to Frank Russell
Document .201205b, record 116562, to Gladys Rinder
Document .201205c, record 116570, to Frank Russell

There is another original mimeograph, 730.080038, record 117600.

Rec. Acq. 399 contains photocopies of this mimeo.

This is a typed transcription of original letter, document .079963, record 46914. Russell has corrected the transcription, inserting words the typist could not read as well as providing annotations. There is also a carbon of this transcription, document .079964a; a separate record has not been created for it. The carbon contains the same handwritten corrections as the typescript, but not all the annotations.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .200299, record 19307. See that record for all the information on this letter. The carbon of this transcription is document .200299b, record 19327.

This message to Constance Malleson, who is called "G.J.", is contained in Russell's letter to Gladys Rinder, document .202299, record 19307.

It begins: "Tell G.J. I want more definite news. And who is G. Who has the privilege of being right? Happy mortal—wish I were like him. I came across a letter from Buzot the Girondin to Madame Roland which is of such great historical interest that I am copying it out for G.J. to add to his collection. I might in time come across others of equal interest if he desired." Text in French then follows, composed by Russell, not Buzot.

This message from Constance Malleson, called Percy and G.J., is contained in a letter from Gladys Rinder to BR, document .054817, record 79611.

"Percy writes v. cheerfully. Says 'I am leading such a wholesome life! saving all my salary and living on milk puddings in a boarding house near Alexandra Park which is full of snow white rhododendrons and ghent azealias.' He is very anxious for news of you. He is now getting an additional £2 a week!"

Rinder also writes that she has "just received a letter from G.J. written when flying to London in hope of interviewing friend whom he had not seen for some time, so fear I may not get message in time to put in this."

G.J. was in London for the weekend. They "quarrelled over the hour at which you are now sent to bed!"

"P. makes no suggestions as to other photographs, so don't quite know who you want."

"Just received wire 'Please give B. my love and say it was blessed seeing him yesterday.'"

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079965, record 46915. There are 4 annotations in BR's hand. It also has a carbon, document .069967a. See record 46915 for complete information on this letter.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079965, record 46915.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079965, record 46915. The ribbon copy of this transcription is document .201169, record 116567.

See record 46915 for all the information about this letter.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079965, record 46915. Its ribbon is document .079966, record 116565.

See record 46915 for all the information about this letter.

Messages to Constance Malleson under two of her aliases as well as her own name are contained in the original letter, document .079965, record 46915.

The first two are to be conveyed via Frank to Miss Rinder. The third may be conveyed either by Frank directly or through Miss Rinder.

The first is to G.J. and concerns the Girondin Buzot to Madame Roland communication. The second is to Percy: BR is glad to hear he is getting on so well and economizing. The third is to Constance Malleson: "It was a great pleasure to see her." He is sorry he "was rude to her parasol".
 

Her message is found in Frank Russell's letter to BR, document .079968, record 46916. She is called "Percy".

"Percy sent this message before he got my letter so it's not an answer."

Frank placed quotation marks around this part of his letter. "York beautiful, masses colour, pink may and rhododendrons. Reading War and Peace. What a tremendous piece of work, amazing. I shall be glad to be near sea next week. Mabel seems smaller each day and I rage at so little to do but look forward to week after next."

The following few lines, although they mention Clifford Allen, are presumably from Frank and not Colette.

This is a typed copy of the original letter, document .079969, record 46917. Note that the section of the typescript that appears under Russell's closing appears in the body of the main letter. Its appearance out of place creates some confusion as to context. It appears to be typed with the same typewriter and on the same paper as document .201197, record 116575, but the line endings are different.

See record 46917 where all typescripts are described.

This is a typed copy of original letter, document .079969, record 46917. It appears to be typed with the same typewriter and on the same paper as document .079971, record 116574, but the line endings are different. Also it is missing a paragraph which was typed out of place at the foot of the letter in document .079971.

See record 46917 where all transcriptions are described.

This is a typed copy of original letter, document .079969, record 46917. The carbon of this letter is document .201187, record 116577. It lacks one paragraph from the original.

See record 46917 where all the transcriptions are listed.

This is a typed carbon of the original letter, document .079969, record 46917. It lacks one paragraph from the original. Constance Malleson has marked up this copy. The ribbon copy is document .201187, record 116576.

See record 46917 where all the transcriptions are listed.

These messages were to be relayed to Constance Malleson through Miss Rinder. They are contained in BR's letter to Frank Russell, document .079969, record 46917. Both "Percy" and "G.J." were pseudonyms used by Malleson.

"Hope you sent International Journal to Percy—tell him it contained something in French that I hope will interest him. Say I am glad about York. Please tell G.J. I shall be glad of news of him. Please, also, if at any time you are writing to Lady C. suggest that she might write some time; and perhaps she might give me some news of G.J. and save you the trouble. I should not wish to lose sight of him. I was glad he had pleasure in seeing his friend. I do not know his friend very well, but from such knowledge as I have I feel convinced the pleasure was mutual and that the friend is longing for it to recur. In writing to Lady C. please thank her for biscuits which are a solace."

These messages from Colette are relayed to BR through Miss Rinder from Frank Russell and Elizabeth Russell's letter, document .079972, record 46918.

Rinder notes that she sent the international journal at once. Rinder also notes that it was unsuccessful. [The journal was supposed to go to Colette.]

Both "Percy" and "G.J." were pseudonyms used by Malleson.

Message from Percy: "I have had £6 from Gordon and they may stay on 2 or 3 weeks more. Possibly Basil Gill may take it after that. Gill and Miles [Malleson] have become real friends. The latter is much happier. I have not seen Maurice since I first left London."

"Message from G.J. I have met a good many Quakers and get on with them amazingly well, always to my own great astonishment. At Manchester I made friends with Ranalow, who sings Figaro ... often think of a talk with you at the studio ... Lady Constance has your message. She is well and busy."

In the P.S. Elizabeth notes that she and Colette will be visiting on Wednesday.

This is a typed transcription of the original letter, document .079973, record 46919. There is also a carbon of this letter, document .079974a. In both letters the address 57 Gordon Square has been replaced by BR with the prison address. The ribbon copy has annotations and corrections in BR's hand.

See record 46919 where all the transcriptions are listed.

This is a typed copy of original letter, document .079973, record 46919.

See record 46919 for a list of all the transcriptions.

This is a typed copy of original letter, document .079973, record 46919. Its carbon is document .201188, record 116583. Both have been marked up.

See record 46919 for all the transcriptions.

This is a typed carbon copy of original letter, document .079973, record 46919. Its ribbon is document .201171, record 116582.

See record 46919 for a listing of all the transcriptions.

This is a typed copy of original letter, document .079973, record 46919. One sentence was missed from the typing and has been added by an unknown hand at the foot of the page.

See record 46919 for a listing of all the transcriptions.

Colette's messages to BR are contained in a letter from Gladys Rinder to BR, document .054819, record 79614.

Tylor informs BR that Madams has informed him of the scheme, which involves setting up new trusts for the grandchildren. He tells BR "... that there will be no saving in the estate duty but on the other hand it will be advantageous to you from the point of view of income."

BR asks for Tylor's opinion regarding the legal validity of the deed of gift he's enclosed (not present), a sum given to Kinsey.

Tylor writes that he thinks a scheme to diminish BR's death duties would be possible and he will look into it. He advises that BR hold off selling any of his copyrights.

Tylor thanks BR for his letter of 2 February and is attending to its enclosures.

Tylor has worked out ideas for the death duty scheme and will be forwarding them to BR over the next week. The letter is signed by H.S. Pigott in Tylor's absence.

These messages to Constance Malleson are contained in a letter from BR to Gladys Rinder, document .200299a, record 19326. Colette had sent him the green vase. There are four messages, each addressed to a different assumed identity.

Tylor agrees with BR's doubts regarding the annuity scheme being worthwhile, stating, "However, we cannot really tell until we get answers to your questions 'b' and 'c'", which Tylor will bring up with the bank and Allen and Unwin.

There is a postscript: "As regards the time in which the death duties would have to be paid, in practice it would probably not be possible to get a delay of more than twelve months."

Tylor thanks BR for his letter of 11 May, in which the deeds of covenant were enclosed.

Tylor has received the renewal notices from Guardian Assurance Company regarding policies for Hasker Street's contents as well as the fire, burglary and contents policies for Plas Penrhyn. Tylor requests a cheque for the total amount due.

Tylor has been exploring proposals to reduce BR's estate duty and informs BR that he discussed with Sir Stanley Unwin the idea of selling some or all of BR's copyrights to George Allen & Unwin Ltd.

Tylor requests BR's copyright account information with George Allen & Unwin Ltd., explaining that it is necessary to keep BR's income position in mind when devising a scheme.

BR thanks Tylor for his letter of 13 June, and informs him that he cannot send the documents mentioned until he returns to Wales.

Tylor encloses a note with his firm's charges from October 1962 to March 1963 (not present).

BR writes that Harriet is still listed as one of his "daughters living", and asks Tylor if there is anything he can do about this.

"Though it is perhaps too much to hope, I should think that Dora would now be willing to do what she can to set the matter right."

Receipt of BR's payment, and his account summary with Coward, Chance & Co.

"Dear Miss Rinder, many thanks for your letter which was full of just the things I wished to know."

This is a typed transcription of document .200299a, record 19326. The carbon copy is document .200299c, record 19328.

Both versions have corrections and other mark-up by Colette (Constance Malleson). Both typed by Alex. McLachlan, Literary Typing Specialist, St. Leonards on Sea.

Tylor thanks BR for his payment of his accounts.

Regarding Harriet's birth certificate, Tylor informs BR that there has been a problem with the registrar. "He is now insisting that the declarations should contain more detail, and in particular, a statement by you as to how you are satisfied that you could not be Harriet's father, and as to the date of your cessation of cohabitation with Dora." Tylor writes that he thinks he should meet with BR to help prepare this.

Coward, Chance write in Tylor's absence to inform BR that they have received, from Mrs. Unwin's solicitors, her consent to be omitted from Debrett.

Coward, Chance has received confirmation from the editor of Debrett that as of the 1964 edition, there will no longer be reference to Harriet Unwin in the article regarding BR's family.