"You may have heard from Holroyd that I have no objection to Mr. John's letter being published in Volume III of Lord Russell's Autobiography."

"Naturally, I have no objection to the publication of my letter in Volume 3 of Earl Russell's memoirs."

"I have no objection whatsoever of these interesting letters, the copies of which you enclose, to be included in Bertrand Russell's Autobiography."

"I have always been an admirer of Bertrand Russell and had the pleasure of meeting him once in my husband's company. I shall look forward to the third volume."

Gladwyn gives his permission for BR to publish the letter he wrote to BR on November 3rd, 1964.

"My husband and I are certainly willing for our letter of 7th May 1964 to Lord Russell appearing in Volume III of the Autobiography."

Simpson has no objection to the publishing of his letter to BR dated July 16th, 1952, in BR's Volume III of his Autobiography.

Hetherington is the secretary to the Duke of Bedford. "His Grace is at present in the United States on a lecture tour but I have passed your correspondence to him and he has commented that he has no objections to his father's letter dated 16th April 1945 being included in Volume III of Lord Russell's Autobiography."

"I have no objection to Lord Russell quoting the two letters by my husband, T.S. Eliot, dated 10th June 1949 and 20th May 1964, in the third volume of his Autobiography."

"Further to your letter of 1st October requesting permission for Lord Russell to quote a letter from H.G. Wells in his Autobiography, we have been in touch with Professor G.P. Wells, H.G. Wells' son and the owner of his copyright, who says that Lord Russell is welcome to use the letter."

"I have no objection to Einstein's letter to Lord Russell of June 28, 1953 being reproduced in Volume III of Russell's Autobiography."

"I am naturally very much pleased that he wishes to publish it in volume III of his Autobiography, and I gladly agree." Re the letter from Toynbee to BR dated 9th May 1967.

"I have no objection to the letters of which you have sent me copies appearing in the third volume of Lord Russell's Autobiography."

"I have no objection in principle to my letter to Lord Russell appearing in his Autobiography—but I should like the phrase 'approved educational methods' clarified in a footnote. ... Unless these points are cleared up, the letter appears very confused, and I should not like it published."

"We have no objection to Lord Russell's making use of the material you show from the Observer magazine of May 13, 1962."

Letter was dictated March 28th and sent on April 4th.

"Anton tells me that the pages you mentioned as missing from Volume III of the Autobiography are in order. ... I hope you have been able to see a copy of The Times Literary Supplement of March 23rd in which I understand there is a review of Volume I. It would be good if you could send BR a copy."

"I enclose herewith the first review which we have received of the American edition of your Autobiography Volume III."

The review (enclosed) was by Sidney Hook and appeared in The New York Times Book Review on October 26th, 1969.

"I enclose herewith Newsweek's review of Volume III in case you have not seen it. ... P.S. I have sent BR a copy of the Newsweek item."

Raymond A. Sokolov's review of BR's Autobiography Volume III appeared in Newsweek on October 27, 1969. The review was entitled "One Man's Century".

"There is one small observation which I should like to offer in connection with the translation of the quotation from Prof. Einstein's letter to Ernest Jones, as it is given in the footnote on page 95 of Volume III. I have the impression that your translator may have somewhat missed the point of this letter, which Dr. Jones quoted to you in order to refute the assertion that Einstein was indifferent to empirical confirmation of speculative thought." Robben provides his translation.

"I write to point out that the piece of German on p. 95 of vol. 3 of B. Russell's Autobiography is wrongly translated in the footnote, and that it also contains an error. The correct translation is...."

Edith Russell suggests three photographs for covers of the three volume paperback editions of BR's Autobiography. She suggests: "Vol. I: The photograph of Lord Russell in 1876 which is in the hardback of Vol. I opposite Page 32. Vol. II: The photograph of Lord Russell in 1916 which is in the hardback of Vol. I opposite Page 209. Vol. III: The photograph by Meitner-Graf which is in the hardback of Vol. I as frontispiece."

"Lady Russell ... suggests the following concerning photographs for the paperback edition: Volume I: The photograph of BR at 4 years presently in the hardback Volume I opposite page 32. Volume II: One of the Karsh photographs, or failing that the photograph of BR in 1916 presently in Volume I opposite page 209. Volume III: Photograph of BR by Lotte Meitner-Graf presently in hardback Volume I frontispiece; or the photograph of BR on the veranda of Plas Penrhyn by Morris of Portmadoc."

"For Publication 00.01 Monday, September 30, 1968. Harold Wilson on Vietnam".

"At the opening of the Labour Party Conference comes a blistering attack on the Prime Minister's record on Vietnam from Bertrand Russell. He publishes today his correspondence with Mr. Wilson from 1965 to 1967 about the war. In an introduction, Lord Russell characterises the Prime Minister's letters as 'bureaucratic'. His own letters become more outspoken as the correspondence develops, until in March 1967 he warns Mr. Wilson of 'the justified contempt of civilisation'...."

Re. Understanding History. "Could you please respond to my letter of November 27? We are very anxious to clarify the possibility of publishing in Britain the essence of BR's philosophy of history."

"Foundation Bulletin. Volume I, Number 1. February, 1966."

"Editorial for the Month. The main issue facing the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation is the struggle of the people of Vietnam for their national liberation, and it is with this deeply in our consciousness that we have formulated our programme over the next six months. The political statements of the Foundation over recent months have sought to emphasise the role of US imperialism...."

Also includes a timeline of recent events in regards to the BRPF (containing a record of what BR did on behalf of the BRPF, such as Press Statements and Meetings).

"BR says that 'Continuum Limited' is a contradiction in terms and that you need a logician on your staff!"

"The Russells do not think there was much correspondence with the BBC about the Reith lectures. They are anxious about the originals of what little Einstein material there is. ... The Russells are also anxious to know about the T.S. Eliot correspondence, as they fear some is missing. They particularly have in mind a letter from Eliot in which he says that both he and his wife owe everything, including their lives, to BR."

"The Russells are anxious to obtain the following further information for possible use in their Autobiography, and I should be grateful if you could find what you can in the archives: 1) BR's position in UNESCO in the late '40s and early '50s; 2) the name of Joliot Curie's (now Biquard's) scientific workers' association; 3) the date and exact description of the honorary degree from Aix (post World War II—to be found in the box of medals and awards); 4) The date of the freedom of Paris given to BR, and anything that the document said (also post war, and in awards box)."

"The photostats of Sidney Hook letters which you gave me are very interesting, but there is a lot more material (I hope) still to come. BR had a full-scale debate with Hook on the desirability of nuclear warfare. Can you find it?"

"Wednesday's New York Times story by Robert Dallos does not mean we have changed policy. I did say the Bertrand Russell Foundation is out to prove a point with investigations and they have an axe to grind. All politically oriented organizations have a point of view which they pursue diligently; it's their job. I would have made the same statement about the Pentagon, the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. I may not agree with a group's premise, but CBS News will continue reporting all sides of major issues affecting our country and our world, particularly a story with such ramifications for the future as the United States' commitment to Vietnam."

Re the Grove Press and the U.S. publication of War Crimes in Vietnam. Farley quotes from correspondence between Unwin and BR.

"BR agrees, with regret, to the suppressions demanded by the Spanish Information Ministry in connection with War Crimes in Vietnam, as listed in the letter from the Spanish publishers to Allen & Unwin of April 22nd."

BR's draft introduction to Mr. Wilson Speaks Frankly and Fearlessly to Bertrand Russell on Vietnam.

BR's Introduction to Against the Crimes of Silence.

"On each occasion the Prime Minister uses two criteria to judge events: 'What must I do to stay in power?' and 'What will the Americans think?'. It is not the promised land that Wilson leads us towards, but the American graveyard in Vietnam."

"I think it is seriously doubtful if mankind will be left in the world in fifty years' time. If tension continues between East and West, the outlook is very, very grave."

"Thank you very much for the sight of the script of the film of Lord Russell shot in 1961. It is a great shame that it is so political but I shall do my best to interest the BBC though it will, as you pointed out, have to be backed by more film which I hope will be safely found in the BBC Archives."

"The author is now putting some finishing touches on Bertrand Russell for Schools which we are probably now going to call Bertrand Russell: An Introduction. ... We have been thinking about the cover, and a photograph of Russell certainly seems essential. What I would really like is something showing him in action among young people, or at least engaged in some sort of activity which will be instantly recognizable by and relevant to the young."

The author of the book is Brian Carr.

"I have been asked, by the Encyclopedia Britannica, to do the biographical article on Bertrand Russell for their next revision. I have said I will do this, since the more technical aspects of Russell's philosophy are being dealt with under separate headings."

"Could you please make arrangements to seek publishers for Eisler's manuscript Morals Without Mystery? ... BR has given him a brief statement of support which might be some inducement to a publisher."

"Turning to your recent letter about Mr. Marvin Kaye's typescript of Bertrand Russell's Guided Tour of Intellectual Rubbish, I did not read it I confess with great care but I confirm the impression that it was not wholly without merit. It was stimulating, not always accurate but seemed to have the fizz and dazzle that might get the attention of an audience without in any way making Russell into a figure of fun."

"As I mentioned on the phone today, I visited Lady Russell over the weekend and we discussed Mr. Kaye's work, both feeling as you do that he should be encouraged to complete his 'theatrical treatment'. There are one or two small errors in the part already sent, so it will be useful for the entirety to be submitted in due course."

"One of my colleagues here has had some dealings with an American who was anxious to do something slightly different i.e. a sort of one-man theatrical treatment, such as we have seen in London recently successfully done by Emlyn Williams, using and linking together a good deal of Russell's own written material in spoken form."

A programme for the one-man show, "Bertrand Russell's Guided Tour of Intellectual Rubbish", starring Robert Rounseville as BR.

"I recently purchased, in a second-hand store, a first edition of one of the late Lord Russell's books on education. On the flyleaf was written: 'To my devoted admirer Minna from Bertrand Russell re Gert Glass.' Is this, perhaps, a genuine signature, do you think? (Or was the bookseller trying to add to the value of the volume?)"

Denonn does not know Professor Pitt of Fresno State College, but he asked K. Blackwell at the Russell Archives in McMaster University, and Blackwell informed him that Professor Pitt spent several days at the Archives.

"Please convey the best regards and best wishes of Mrs. Denonn and myself to Lord Russell."

"Mr. Pitt wishes to include as an appendix to Human Knowledge: It's Scope and Limits certain relevant but unpublished material which is located in the Russell Archives at McMaster. Lord Russell is interested in the proposal but, before coming to a decision, would like to know something more about Mr. Pitt and his abilities. He wondered whether you would be able to advise him in this matter."

For Quine's reply, see record 123194.

"As you know the Estate has been giving protracted and serious consideration to Jack Pitt's proposal to add an edited version of Russell's notes as an appendix to Human Knowledge. I have today heard that this proposal has been approved so it only remains for me to obtain the necessary clearance from McMaster based on the terms of our contract with you. ...It was also felt that the new printing of Human Knowledge which is imminent would, in terms of sales at least, benefit considerably from the addition of Pitt's material."

"The purpose of my request is to see whether a readable selection of these 'Notes' can be assembled for possible inclusion by Allen and Unwin in their edition of Human Knowledge."

Re William Ready's book Necessary Russell and copyright infringement. "I have discussed this with BR, and he is fully in agreement with the suggestion made by Mr. Unwin. His only regret is that you and Mr. Unwin have been put to so much trouble about this book."

Re William Ready's book Necessary Russell and copyright infringement.

"Thank you for letting me know the current position vis-à-vis the Autobiography Volume III and Canada and I note that you will be in touch with me again shortly on this point. You will be unhappy to hear that we have today had a declination of Dear Bertrand Russell from Penguins. We are now trying Panther Books."

"Many thanks for the copy of Professor Rotblat's letter. It doesn't seem as if we should receive his edition of the ABC of Atoms very soon!"

"We are delighted that you are willing to undertake the task of editing ABC of Atoms. I am sorry to have taken so long in replying but we have been waiting to obtain copies of both old and new editions of ABC of Relativity. I enclose the revised edition herewith and shall send you the original...."

"Alas I must confess to failure in locating a pre-Pirani version of ABC of Relativity. I can only suggest borrowing a London Library copy or advertising in The Clique."

"I have been waiting for the past few weeks, hoping that perhaps the book would arrive, but unfortunately it has not. As I should like to start very soon the work on the ABC of Atoms I would, therefore, be very glad if you could let me have a copy of the ABC of Relativity as soon as possible."

"In your letter of 3 July 1974, you mentioned that you expected Spokesman Books to publish my collection of Russell essays in time for Christmas, 1975."

"You asked at our recent lunch what the half dozen Russell titles that we were reissuing in our new paperback series would consist of. Obviously the Autobiography as the lead book. ... In addition I hope to have Bertrand Russell's Best, Why I am not a Christian, Conquest of Happiness, Power and Political Ideals in the first batch. I hope that these may be ready by the end of this year...."

Re Ruja's proposed book Mortals and Others: Bertrand Russell's American Essays 1931-1935. "We have now heard from Lord Russell that he has considered your proposal and is extremely pleased to give you his full consent."

"We understand that you wish to make a substantial film on the life of the Late Lord Russell. ... We write to note our interest in your proposals and to confirm that our permissions, copyright consents, co-operation are a sine qua non of our such film. We look forward to full details of your progress and of your solid proposals."