The letter was sent to be translated. The translator attaches a note to the letter: "... from one who claims to be a Professor of Mathematics, contains, besides some incomprehensible mathematical formulae, a proposal to form A Limited Company for Peace which should be set up 'in the forest, the desert, the sea or the air; its aim would be Peace and the Dividends would be incalculable'."

"Your philosophy is the most outstanding in the whole wide world. I would be the happiest woman to see you in person."

"Thank you for your great effort in helping Kruschev to remain level headed in the face of American panic...."

Letter is signed "Lovers of Freedom".

"We know why you, under the guise of pacifism, have become a stooge of internationalism communism which is a cancer in the body of the world today. We know why you are anti-American."

"P.S. You are also anti-American because the University of Pennsylvania rejected your offer to lecture there because of your atheism."

Postcard includes a newsclipping titled "Mediator": "Lord Russell wishes to mediate between America and Russia, and save the world from war. Splendid. But is he quite the man for the job?"

The sender says of BR: "His voice, too, is so very irritating—sme, sme, sme".

"Stop Mr. Russell from going to Stockholm to defend the rights of man—it will sell newspapers by the thousands."

"Crank File".

"I dedicate this little work to the great humanitarian—to you valued Herr Lord."

"After having helped and bring discredit on CND one proposes only a philosopher could see no inconsistency in letting it campaign for anything else but nuclear disarmament."

"The dead body of Jesus on the cross has more power for peace than all the passifists [sic] in the world, passifisisism [sic] is cowardness in facing up to Truth...."

"Please see the suggested letter to M.P.'s enclosed. Surely this is the quick way to get ordinary folk into action for World Peace."

"File—illegible".

"... I am wondering if you know of the words on Time, which are inscribed beneath a famous old clock in Chester Cathedral...."

"Crank."

"I have episode no. 2 of the universe virgins, ready for dispatch, and wait only for your approval or otherwise, I have such an intense hatred of war."

This outline—probably for a speech, since it is written in all capitals—was discovered by Adrienne Wolfe in box 10.83 among Anonymous Crank mail. The outline has been moved from RA2 721.135347 to RA2 220.148025b, in box 9.02.

"Danger of War | Be stronger than them? | World Government ultimate solution...." There are references to "the folly of anarchism", public murder [being honoured in the] Abbey, Martian viewpoint of A, B and C groups, N. Wales, Strontium 90.

"You can see how peace loving is Johnson now. I turned an eagle to a dove. It was a simple prayer."

Attached to the letter is a note, on BRPF letterhead, from the translator, Jenny: "You may notice that this Italian is written, to make life more involved, without spaces between the words. The author is yet another holder of the key to all Truth (by way of Dante's Divina Commedia this time!) Happy days."

Blake saw the review of BR's new book in the New York Times. He also saw that Peter was part of a delegation to the Prime Minister on matters in Germany. Blake reports that the British and American zones will be accepting 2 million Germans each from the East. American trucks are being used to move German civilian supplies, and rations have increased to 1500 calories from 1100 two months ago. Despite this, there remain no fats or sugar. In the Russian zone things are much worse, and infant mortality rates are between 75-90%. The French zone is also underfed, though this is through incompetence, which led to an awkward visit to Mainz for Charles de Gaulle.

Blake thinks that the "threat" from the East may be a while in coming, unless Stalin decides to divert attention from their suffering by invading. Morale is very low in the Red Army and many are deserting.

Blake is pleased by the anti-Communist sentiments going into the elections in Hungary, Yugoslavia, Albania, Romania, and Bulgaria.

There is a growing recognition of the ill-will the Americans are generating in many parts of Europe. Blake puts a lot of blame on Truman and sings Eisenhower's praises in trying to mitigate it.

Source: Columbia University, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Peter Blake Papers, Fol 19:20-22.

"The ending of my next novel—The Silence of History, is my memorial to you...."

Unsigned, asking BR to publish an advertisement in the newspaper: "The Ascetic Community of Isolatement looks for young men 18-50 years old wanted to go in the new philosophy...."

"... Australia and New Zealand are short supplied of Feemales [sic]...."

"Crank".

A picture titled "Where Were You in '65?" with a handwritten note: "Happy New Year/Best Wishes for Peace & Health in 1965 / dearest regards, respect, & love, Bob Ross".

"Crank".

"Earl Russell in a T.V. appearance told us—there are some things which cannot be proved—but must be accepted if progress is to be made."

"Crank".

Blake encloses an article by Dorothy Thompson (not present) which echoes Russell's letters to the Times. He also sends an intelligence report that Hulmuth von Moltke's friend will find interesting, but it must be returned and not shared too widely (not present).

Willo and Blake's father have been sent to Japan.

Source: Columbia University, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Peter Blake Papers, Fol 19:20-22.

Two bookmarks advertising the novel and "due-to-be-filmed" Way to the Devil by Atkinson Firth. On the verso a note is addressed to BR: "Mr. Atkinson Firth hopes you liked this novel he sent you—and also his three plays."

"16 Apr. 1890 - 21 July 1890. 1 letter and 6 telegrams from Mabel Edith Russell."

The range of document numbers is .080297 to .080303.

"5 Mar. 1891 - 4 Dec. 1891. 10 letters from Agatha Russell (including letter and medical certificate from Dr. Anderson)."

The range of document numbers is .080304 to .080315.

"15 & 16 May 1891. 2 cards from Maude Stanley."

The range of document numbers is .080316 to .080317.

"25 Apr. 1890 - 29 Nov. 1891. 4 letters and 5 telegrams from Lady Scott."

The range of document numbers is .080318 to .080327.

"21 Feb. 1890 - 7 June 1890. 5 letters from M.A. Sear, Bond Street."

The range of document numbers is .080328 to .080332.

"18-25 Mar. 1890. 4 letters and 1 telegram from Henry and Julie Swaebe, dressmakers."

The range of document numbers is .080333 to .080337.

"19 Mar. 1890. 1 letter from J. France Collins, solicitor."

"20 Mar. 1890 - 1 Apr. 1890. 6 letters from Stoneham & Son—reply from Vandercom & Co. (3 Apr. 1890)."

The range of document numbers is .080339 to .080345.

"3 Apr. 1890 - 27 May 1890. 5 letters from Gustavus Thompson & Son, solicitors—reply from Vandercom & Co. (2 Apr. 1890)."

The range of document numbers is .080348 to .080353.

"26 Apr. 1890. 1 letter from Edward Goodyear, florist."

"6 May 1890 - 23 June 1891. 27 letters from Norton, Rose, Norton & Co., solicitors."

The range of document numbers is .080357 to .080384.

"13 May 1890 - 2 May 1891. 4 letters from R.A. Ward, solicitor."

The range of document numbers is .080385 to .080389.

"21 May 1890 - 31 July 1890. 16 letters from North British & Mercantile Insurance."

The range of document numbers is .080390 to .080405.

"28 May 1890 - 27 June 1890. 7 letters from Docker & Co., solicitors."

The range of document numbers is .005662 to .005668.

"30 May 1890 - 24 June 1890. 3 letters from John Edwards."

The range of document numbers is .005669 to .005671.

"2 June 1890. 1 letter from Alex Scott, ladies' tailor."

"9 June 1890 - 14 July 1890. 3 letters from Robinson & Wilkins, solicitors."

"11 June 1890 - 26 July 1890. 4 letters and 1 telegram from Tidy & Tidy, solicitors (enclosing letters from Boxall & Boxall, solicitors, and Madame Boubong)."

The range of document numbers is .005676 to .005680.

"20 June 1890. 1 letter from Boxall & Boxall, solicitors."

"20 June 1890 - 10 July 1890. 2 letters from Benadikta Nispli, Bond Street."

The range of document numbers is .005682 to .005683.

"27 June 1890. 1 letter from G. Bubb's Library."

"7 & 23 July 1890. 2 letters from J. Taylor."

The range of document numbers is .005685 to .005686.

"11-25 July 1890. 5 letters from Bricham & Co., solicitors."

The range of document numbers is .005687 to .005691.

"19 July 1890. 1 letter from Claude."

"5 Sep. 1890. 1 letter from Bartler & Co."

"23 Oct. 1890 - 6 Nov. 1890. 2 letters from Collyer, Bristow, Russell & Hill."

The range of document numbers is .005694 to .005695.

"4 & 7 Nov. 1890. 2 letters from Child & Co., bankers."

The range of document numbers is .005696 to .005697.

"12 Nov. 1890 - 10 Feb. 1891. 3 letters from Jennings & Finch."

The range of document numbers is .005698 to .005700.

"14 Nov. 1890 - 11 July 1891. 17 letters and 1 telegram from Lewis & Lewis, solicitors."

The range of document numbers is .005701 to .0057018.

"18 Dec. 1890 - 3 July 1891. 2 telegrams from Jowett, Master of Balliol College."

The range of document numbers is .005719 to .005720.

"19 Dec. 1890. 1 letter from St. George Lane Fox (Lane Fox Electrical Co. Ltd.)."

"19 Dec. 1890 - 29 May 1891. 6 letters from N. Bridle, clerk to W.S. Robson (F.R.'s junior counsel)."

The range of document numbers is .005722 to .005727.

"17 & 23 Apr. 1891. 2 telegrams from W.S. Robson."

The range of document numbers is .005728 to .005729.

"7 Jan. 1891. 1 letter from William Spong 'pro S.H.W.'"

"13 Jan. 1891. 1 letter from E. Spartali (?)"

"4 Feb. 1891. 1 letter from L. Roberts (brother of H.A. Roberts)."

"11 Feb. 1891 - 15 July 1891. 17 letters from H.A. Roberts to Doulton, friend of F.R. (enclosing letter from N. Webb)."

The range of document numbers is .005733 to .005752.

"6 Feb. 1891 - 11 June 1891. 2 letters from John P. Hoddinott, furniture removers."

The range of document numbers is .005753 to .005754.

"19 Feb. 1891 - 21 Mar. 1891. 6 letters from Wing & DuCane, solicitors."

The range of document numbers is .005755 to .005760.

"25 Feb. 1891. 1 letter from Geo. S. Elliot."

"25 Feb. 1891. 1 letter from H.K. Lewis, medical bookseller."

"7 Mar. 1891. 1 letter from T. Underwood."

"10 Apr. 1891. 1 letter from Sewell, Ewings & Co., stockbrokers."

"26 Apr. 1891 - 20 July 1891. 2 letters from Dr. Norman Rushworth."

The range of document numbers is .005765 to .005766.

"30 Apr. 1891 - 16 June 1891. 2 letters from London & County Banking Co. Ltd."

The range of document numbers is .005767 to .005768.

"4 May 1891. 1 letter from Dr. William Anderson."

"3 June 1891. 1 letter from Fladgates."

"12 June 1891. 1 letter from Witherby & Co."

"29 June 1891 - 9 July 1891. 2 letters from W.P. Clark, for Sir Charles Russell, FR's counsel."

"4-21 July 1891. 4 letters from Withers & Withers, solicitors (for H.A. Roberts)."

The range of document numbers is .005774 to .005777.

"8-13 July 1891. 3 letters from Thomas Moyse (engineer employed by FR)."

The range of document numbers is .005778 to .005780.

"8-13 July 1891. 3 letters from Thomas Moyse (engineer employed by FR)."

The range of document numbers is .005781 to .005783.

"11 July 1891. 2 letters from Clement Godson (witness)."

The range of document numbers is .005784 to .005785.

"Undated - 4 Sep. 1891. 2 letters from Annie Moore."

The range of document numbers is .005786 to .005787.

"26 Nov. 1891. 1 letter from Robin Henry, for Miss Cowie."

"(?) Dec. 1891. 1 letter from Harry Marillier (friend of FR)."

"7 Nov. (?). 1 letter from Graham Balfour (tutor to FR, cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson)."

"Undated. 1 letter from H.S. Holt (partner in electrical business)."

"28 Apr. 1890 - 3 July 1891. 4 telegrams from Litchfield; Maidlow; Satchell; and (?)."

The range of document numbers is .005792 to .005795.

"25 Mar. 1890. Draft of a letter to various tradesmen."

"25 Mar. 1890. Draft of a letter to (?) Lewis."

This letter's content was also sent to Davies of Coleg Harlech (record 7751). "I have a grand-daughter who hopes to go to Cambridge in October. ... Her subject is mathematics, at which she is rather good, and her subsidiary subject is physics. Do you know of anybody in this district who would be prepared to give her, say, two hours a week or possibly more of mathematical teaching from now until July?"

"12 June 1890 - 18 Oct. 1890. 24 letters from FR to Mabel Edith and others (copies)."

The range of document numbers is .005795 to .005818.

"7 June 1890 - 17 July 1890. 3 letters from FR to Mrs. Richardson."

The range of document numbers is .005819 to .005821.

"20 June 1890. Short note from FR to (not named)."

"Would you please see to this?"

"26 Aug. 1890. 1 (typed) letter from FR to A. Corbett."

"20 Dec. 1890. 1 letter from FR to Auntie."

"19 Jan. 1891 - undated. 2 (1 is a copy) letters from FR to Barts."

The range of document numbers is .005827 to .005828.

"Undated. Pencil note from FR to (not named)."