Total Published Records: 135,581
BRACERS Notes
| Record no. | Notes, topics or text |
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| 132441 | The letter was found at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/81930649_bertrand-russell. A typed carbon is at record 38593. |
| 132442 | Too old for lecture tours. The dictated form of the letter is at record 13071. |
| 132443 | The recipient is identified as Lief Jones, who won the North Westmoreland riding in a bye-election on the date of this letter. Secretary to the Countess of Carlisle, he became Lord Rhayader. "I am delighted to see by the evening paper that you have been successful on Westmoreland. It must have been a stiff fight, as every one said nothing could be done against the Rigg interest. I am quite specially glad that you should get in, as I have known & admired your self-sacrifice, on former occasions, both in standing & in not standing. I remember a conversation we had in Cheyne Walk, you maintained that a man could hardly get into Parliament if he was thoroughly conscientious; but now your view is agreeably falsified. I fear or rather I hope that it will be a very short time before a dissolution compels you to face another election; but I suppose, if it is very soon, there would not be afresh contest in your constituency. Yours ever, Bertrand Russell." This item was originally listed as RA3 1831 and has been moved here. |
| 132444 | BR's letter was meant for the Newnham College authorities in a effort to extend the Smithson Studentship held by G.E.M. Anscombe (Mrs. Peter Geach) while she was a doctoral student at Oxford. BR comments on 2 dissertations by Mrs. Geach. Wittgenstein also provided a letter of reference. Nevertheless, she was turned down. The location of the original, doubtless handwritten, is unknown. The typed copy is in Newnham AC/3/2/45 -- likely in Anscombe's student file. |
| 132445 | The purpose of the meeting is unknown. BR's address is "[as from]" 31 Sydney St. |
| 132446 | Lady Russell is glad to hear of the celebrations planned for BR's centenary. She asks to be kept informed and will decide at a later time whether to accept the offer of being the university's guest. The letter is reproduced in facsimile in K. Blackwell and D. Booth, eds., Bertrand Russell Centennial Celebrations: Catalogue of the Exhibition (Hamilton, ON: McMaster University Library Press, 1972), p. 39. |
| 132447 | Schoenman asks Stetler to go ahead with his account and sends him articles and Russell's regards. |
| 132448 | A certificate for "travelling fees": Hong Kong$509. |
| 132449 | "FOR SCHOENMAN DELAYED FRENCH VISA PRAGUE ALSO ILL" |
| 132450 | |
| 132451 | These are 2 filled softcover notebooks (the 2nd being document 400324) on Schoenman's February 1966 trip to Hanoi. |
| 132452 | This pictorial magazine requests comments on US war crimes in Vietnam and President Johnson's "peaceful negotiations". |
| 132453 | Edith is puzzled by the reference to "safeguards" in drafting the new Plas Penrhyn lease. |
| 132454 | BR responds to Stetler's inquiry (on behalf of the Student Peace Union) regarding the Vietnam War. He recommends a number of sources Stetler may wish to consult, including information on nerve-gas. BR indeed provides a bibliography of his sources for the nature of U.S. warfare in Vietnam. For the typed carbon of the letter, see record 64359. |
| 132455 | BR endorses Stetler's 'program' and provides the text of statements BR has made on Vietnam. He requests Stetler keep him advised to his progress, and suggests he discuss the matter with Leonard Boudin, general council for the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee and the legal representative for the BRPF. He wishes that Stetler and his colleagues to have access to good legal council if they are subject to prosecution. The signature is genuine but is in black ink for a change. Two carbon copies of this letter are also available in the archive at document number .400203, box 17.02. |
| 132456 | BR reiterates his support and is pleased to hear of Stetler's success so far, including a petition signed by forty individuals refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. BR suggests he connect with the Peace Caucus at Stanford University (Such and Arnold) and their demonstration in San Francisco over Easter. He includes a statement to be used. BR refers to a demonstration planned by the May 2nd Committee. He encloses (not present) an article for a British publication and sends a message for use by the May 2nd Committee. It may be B&R C64.27a. Signature is genuine but is in black ink. For the typed carbon of the letter, see record 1965. There is an additional typed carbon in Box 17.02, F.5, .400205. |
| 132457 | BR telegrams to let Stetler know that material is on the way with more to come. |
| 132458 | BR telegraphs to confirm Stetlers message was received and tells him that a reply with documents and a supporting message are on their way and to confirm receipt. |
| 132459 | BR acknowledges the likelihood that both their mail is being tampered with. He briefly discusses Diem's attempts to negotiate with the North and De Gaulle's involvement. The carbon of this letter is at record 11007. There is an additional carbon in Box 17.02, F.5, .400206. |
| 132460 | BR thanks Stetler for identifying the finer details of negotiations, Diem, and the junta. He also notes the assertion in Stone's Weekly that the US wishes to prolong the war as Vietnam is good training grounds. A carbon of this letter is available in Box 17.02, F.5, .400207. |
| 132461 | BR suggests Stetler contact the Committee of 100 directly. He includes a directory of other peace organizations and promises to contact the British Vietnam Committee "to clarify the matter of medical supplies". BR replaced "wright" with his handwritten "write". Some 3 words are illegible in a fold. A typed carbon of the letter is at record 92438. |
| 132462 | BR is pleased to hear about Stetler's progress with the May 2nd Committee and recommends he contact Tom Brewer regarding a demonstration he is organizing. |
| 132463 | BR expresses his support for the students of Haverford who are raising money for medical supplies for the National liberation Front in South Vietnam. He proceeds to make a statement regarding the state of affairs in Vietnam. |
| 132464 | BR promises to send letters to the newspapers Stetler has mentioned. Following this letter is a first page of a letter, presumably from BR and dated 24 April 1964, supporting "the action of the Haverford students". This may be the same letter that is at record 71967. |
| 132465 | Schoenman follows up on how Stetler's demonstrations and meetings turned out on May 2nd as there has been no report in the British press. |
| 132466 | BR is outraged by the "inquisition of the college authorities", but commends Stetler on his success. |
| 132467 | BR thanks Stetler for his birthday wishes and expresses his distress that a number of papers weren't willing to publish his letter on Stetler's behalf. He asks Stetler to bring the letter to the attention of a number of other publications. Russell encloses a an introduction for Stetler's work:Vietnam:The Whole Brutal Business (a copy is included with the letter). |
| 132468 | Schoenman informs Stetler about a proposed meeting in London with BR and representatives of a number of nations "to discuss urgently the question of Indo-China and South East Asia" on 9th July. Pauling is coming for the US. |
| 132469 | BR suggests Stetler get in touch with Leonard Boudin after being questioned by the FBI. |
| 132470 | Schoenman is glad to hear that "there is a lull in the harassment of your parents" and that the School Board has backed down. He shares some details about BR meeting with Linus Pauling and J.D. Bernal, and a statement by U Thant. |
| 132471 | BR informs him Stetler that they are not able to use his manuscript. He is encouraged that the Philadelphia School Board has dropped the action against him. |
| 132472 | An official appointment letter from 1 July 1939 to 30 June 1940. BR is asked about deductions and bank deposit. |
| 132473 | This copy of BR's statement was enclosed with his letter of 29 Nov. 1948 to Ben Blaker (record 58137). The letter and the statement are in the Sidney Hook papers, Hoover Institution, Stanford University. It was published unchanged as "Lord Russell's Address", The Times, 30 Nov. 1948, p. 5. |
| 132474 | This letter was to be auctioned on 10 October 2023 by Chiswick Auctions. ""I quite agree with what you say as regards Prichard and I am forwarding your letter to Wildon Carr, who has the arrangements in hand. I do not know what stage they have reached, as it is some time since the Committee met, but I imagine there will be no difficulty." |
| 132475 | |
| 132476 | |
| 132477 | The letter has many annotations in the hand of Crawshay-Williams. |
| 132478 | BR asks Jones to send "the French review of me" to Mill House, Grantchester, Cambridge when he is finished with it. He also invites him to write to him at Ivy Lodge, Tilford, Farnham, where he will be until Christmas Jones has time, but knows he is busy and does not expect it. |
| 132479 | The letter is in German. It includes New Year's wishes. |
| 132480 | Not a letter but an address note for July, August and September; "After that, Trinity". |
| 132481 | Regarding the Sunday Telegraph's article indicating that the BRPF had unsuccessfully sought charitable status and their unwillingness to publishing a correction. The enclosed article is not present. It was "Lord Russell Talks of His Peace Charity" (B&R E65.05). |
| 132482 | The letter acknowledges the BRPF's letter of 1966/03/08. The firm is looking into the matter and will respond in due course. |
| 132483 | Regarding an eviction of the tenants of 3 Elyston Mansions. Enclosed is the letter to the owners of the property. |
| 132484 | Tinker outlines the details of going to see the flat at 3 Elyston Mansions on behalf of BR, providing references to the landlords, and negotiating the rent. The enclosed letter from King Wood & Co. is not present. |
| 132485 | A copy of the letter sent to the Estate Agents in connection with 3 Elystan Mansions. The enclosed letter is not present. |
| 132486 | BR instructs Birkbeck et al. to begin legal proceedings against R. J. Clements regarding the sublet of 28 Hasker Street, London. A copy of this letter is also in the '28 Hasker St.' file. |
| 132487 | Schoenman outlines the costs for damages that he would like Birkbeck to pursue against Clemence [Clements]. |
| 132488 | Birkbeck et al. send the Deed of Trust for execution by the Trustees and then to be returned. |
| 132489 | Birkbeck et al. send the requested documents. In Farley's hand in one corner: "Foundation". |
| 132490 | A representative of Birkbeck et al. (M.H. Degal?) asks to have a word with Farley regarding the Foundation's financial basis so he can provide a reference to E.A. Shaw & Partners, Estate Agents, concerning, it appears, the Shaftesbury Ave. premisses. |
| 132491 | A representative of Birkbeck et al. acknowledges receipt of a cheque regarding the Daily Sketch case. Martin Bayer and "we will put the Shaftesbury Avenue Lease in train". |
| 132492 | Farley sends the cheque in regards to the Daily Sketch case and asks to confirm that it has not been paid already. He also confirms his telephone conversation regarding Brooks of Brooks, Davidson & Bart regarding their new lease in Shaftesbury Avenue. |
| 132493 | Schoenman advises them that they have decided against Messrs. P.J. Broomhall and Partners' property. |
| 132494 | This represents one of the 12 letters to Hutchinson at Texas. Margaret Moran provided a one-sentence précis: "Almost all are regrets about not being able to accept her invitations; or rarely arrangements to meet." |
| 132495 | Bayer asks Schoenman to call to advise regarding Messrs. P.J. Broomhall and Partners' offer. |
| 132496 | A Birkbeck et al. representative asks Farley to call him. |
| 132497 | Farley informs Bayer that John Papwoth is lecturing in the USA and expects to return to London mid-September. He has also written to Charles Ellis asking him to send the money owed promptly. |
| 132498 | Bayer thanks Farley for his letter and will write more in the next few days. |
| 132499 | Birkbeck et al correspondent thanks Farley for his letter and cheque. |
| 132500 | Regarding 8 Roland Gardens, Mayer has written to Baddeleys & Co. and recommends to Schoenman that the BRPF retain 50% of the rent that is due for 7 weeks and to pay the balance to Cullens. |
| 132501 | Schoenman sends two cheques as requested, as well as a further notice from Cullens, regarding 8 Roland Gardens, which he has enclosed. [According to the reply from Bayer, the enclosure was not enclosed. It is not present in this file.] |
| 132502 | Bayer thanks Schoenman for the cheques, but indicates that he has forgotten to enclose the notice from Cullens, regarding 8 Roland Gardens. |
| 132503 | Bayer thanks Farley for his letter of 1965/08/09 and the enclosed cheque. His report that the Zaki bill had been paid was in error and is still outstanding. |
| 132504 | Farley encloses a cheque for 9 guineas in relation to the Zaki bill and apologizes for not calling. |
| 132505 | Bayer thanks Farley for the cheque and encloses their receipt for the 9 guineas. [The enclosure is not present.] |
| 132506 | Bayer sends a letter received from Messrs. Baddeleys & Co. with a copy of Birkbeck's reply. Bayer asks Schoenman to call or write regarding the amount of rent abatement for 8 Roland Gardens. The enclosures outline some detail regarding damage from a fire and whether or not a rent abatement would be reasonable. |
| 132507 | Bayer sends a letter received from Messrs. Baddeleys & Co. with a copy of Birkbeck's reply. Bayer asks for his instructions. The two enclosed documents relate to the extent of the damage and clarification about what remains to be redecorated. |
| 132508 | Farley thanks Bayer for his phone call and encloses a cheque for seven months rent and two quarters water rate for the 8 Roland Gardens flat. Schoenman will be returning on the 9th and will get in touch. |
| 132509 | A note for Schoenman informing him that Farley has spoken to Martin Bayer and sent a cheque for fees related to Schoenman's original occupation of Roland Gardens. The note is unsigned and undated, but the letter to Bayer is from Farley and the same date presumed. |
| 132510 | Bayer thanks Farley for the letter and cheque, which has been forwarded to the estate agents. He states that "it has been made quite clear by us that this is a payment without prejudice." |
| 132511 | Addressed to "The Present Occupants", the letter announces Mr. Wood's desire to inspect the flat (3 Elystan Mansions) and asks them to call to tell him when would be convenient. |
| 132512 | Birkbeck & Co. request that future correspondence regarding 3 Elystan Mansions be communicated to them and not to the tenants. However, Mr Wood can make an appointment to see the flat with either Schoenman or Tinker. |
| 132513 | Birkbeck & Co. write to say that they tried to call, but could not get through. Mr. King is making representations to the landords regarding 3 Elystan Mansions and there will be more information on Monday. |
| 132514 | On whether to employ counsel in his appeal. In John Slater's papers (Slater MS Coll 583, box 2, file 248) concerning Ronald W. Clark's biography of BR, there is a photocopy of this handwritten letter by BR. The photocopy was copied by hand by K. Blackwell and the copy proofread against the photocopy. Clark quoted (p. 240) a sentence from it and credited the letter to Mrs. Renee Tickell, who was the daughter of the recipient, E.S.P. Haynes. There is a copy in the Russell Archives of another letter to Haynes, this time at the Harry Ransom Center, U. of Texas (record 56174 is a holograph copy of this letter). |
| 132515 | On the "weakening" of Harvard's position re BR's appointment in the context of the CCNY affair. |
| 132516 | Dewey's response to a judge's opinion regarding BR. On BR's unconventional views, e.g., on children seeing their parents naked. |
| 132517 | BR describes his plans over the next couple of days and asks if Hocking's secretary might be able to help with finding accommodations. There is a postscript regarding proofs from W.W. Norton [of An Inquiry into Meaning and Truth]. |
| 132518 | Dewey writes to say Hocking's telegram has not arrived. |
| 132519 | Dewey describes a letter he saw from Patricia Russell, which mentions an enclosed letter from Hocking. Re the Russells' financial situation. |
| 132520 | Davies sends birthday greetings and some comments on BRs autobiography. |
| 132521 | Davies comments on BR getting rid of Schoenman. |
| 132522 | Davies reports on misconceptions regarding the Vietnam war following his visit to the US. |
| 132523 | Birkbeck & Co. write to say that they tried to call, but Schoenman was not at home. Schoenman is to set up an appointment with King, Wood & Co. to make an appointment to view the accommodation. A copy of the letter to King, Wood & Co. is enclosed. |
| 132524 | Birkbeck & Co. advise Schoenman of the total costs of damages (at 10 guineas, plus £33.12s.0d) and include their letter to King, Wood & Co. regarding compensation to Schoenman and Birkbeck, including alternative accommodations at 39 Cadogan St. instead of 3 Elystan Mansions. |
| 132525 | Birkbeck & Co. advise Schoenman on two matters. The first that monies from the 3 Elystan Mansions issue will be credited to Earl Russell. Secondly, they will meet with Collin Duncan re: Daily Sketch. |
| 132526 | Bayer thanks Schoenman for sending the Lease and informs him that per the terms of the settlement it is essential that he take occupation of 28 Hasker St on 4 June 1962. |
| 132527 | King, Wood & Co. have promised to forward their cheque directly to BR. The letter for the Daily Sketch will be ready the next morning. |
| 132528 | Letter to the Daily Sketch asking them to publish a correction, and make compensation regarding costs proceeding from the article, as well as damage to their reputations. The article was titled "Russells Men Have a Private Fall-Out", published 24 May 1962 suggesting the Schoenman and Jon Tinker were deliberately defying the law and behaving "in a most reprehensible and unsocial manner". |
| 132529 | The phone bill for 28 Hasker St., August 1962. |
| 132530 | Yule requests clarification on some of the phone charges for June, August, and November. |
| 132531 | Purdue and Greenhill enclose the gas bill (not present) for 28 Hasker St. |
| 132532 | Yule responds that the gas bill he was sent was for the basement unit (28A), where Mrs. Clarke's daughter lives. |
| 132533 | Purdue and Greenhill return the gas bill to Yule, which remains in the owner's name and not in the tenant's. |
| 132534 | The bank is returning a cheque. It is sent to 22 Argyll Mansions, but is in the file for 22 Hasker St. and may be related to those matters. |
| 132535 | As per their telephone call, Purdue and Greenhill's valuers have arranged with Mr. Clements to check the inventory of 28 Hasker St. They will also arrange for a sub-tenancy reading to be taken for the gas and electricity meters. |
| 132536 | Farley confirms that they will meet Purdue and Greenhill's valuation department at 28 Hasker St on 22 February 1963 and that the fees are their responsibility and not that of Mrs. Clarke. |
| 132537 | An invoice for an electrocardiogram sent to Mr. Clements, 28 Hasker St. |
| 132538 | Farley has asked Purdue and Greenhill (agents of the owner of 28 Hasker St, Mrs. Clarke) to send Bayer the gas and electricity bills. He encloses the telephone account, to be passed on to Clements with some exceptions. |
| 132539 | Farley sends additional details regarding the gas bill for 28 Hasker St. |
| 132540 | Included is the will's probate document, dated 1933/04/23. |
