BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
132942

This is a gift inscription to BR's Aunt Maude Stanley ("Auntie from her loving nephew Bertrand Russell Christmas 1913"). It appeared in a tweet by Bysshe Inigo Coffey, https://twitter.com/shelleyscholar/status/1429039534138957831/photo/3. Another tweet identified the book as Edward Dowden's 1906 edition of Trelawny's Recollections of the Last Days of Shelley and Byron (OUP, 1906).The book is in the possession of Dr. Coffey.

132943

Edith is surprised that Ralph Schoenman thinks that she and the Peace Foundation are Clark's "collaborators". She fears that all are in for "unpleasant difficulties" over Schoenman. 

Edith reminds Clark that his biography is not to be described as "definitive". Nor does it have the "collaboration" of the BRPF and herself.

132944

Clark tells Edith that is biography "will be as objective as I can make it." He also informs her that the legal letter he received, 132942, was the response he received as a result of attempting to meet Ralph Schoenman. Clark mentions that John Slater would like to visit Edith in May.

132945

Clark refers without explanation to "the information about the Los Angeles report".

132946

Clark expects to be going to McMaster again early in March.

132947

Clarks thanks Edith for help and hospitality last weekend and the "rather short" Royal Society offprint.

132948

Clark is away in Scotland for 2 weeks.

132949

"I am sure that Professor Slater enjoyed his visit as much as I enjoyed mine."

132950

"... everyone at McMaster sent you their affectionate best wishes and hoped that you were well."

132951

Clark tells Edith that his biography of Russell will be published on 30 October, the proofs having been finally passed last month.

132952

Clark tells Edith that he has asked his publisher to send her a copy of his biography of Russell.

132953

A fulsome thank-you note for the copy of Clark's biography of BR which arrived today.

132954

A thank-you note to the literary agent for Ronald Clark's biography; it written on the same piece of paper as record 132953. Edith is "extremely" glad to possess the copy.

132955

A greeting card showing cats.

132956

A Christmas card with a b&w photograph of Monte Pelmo in the Dolomites, Italy. The year 1970 is part of the caption and may not be the year of the card, which is unaddressed but is assumed to be for Edith, it being in her file of Clark letters.

132957

Clark quotes from this letter in his biography of Russell, but dates it 19 June 1972. The letter concerns Beacon Hill School and BR's friendship with Rev. Francis's parents at neighbouring East Marden.

132958

With record 132941, Clark enclosed for Edith Russell this letter from Ralph Schoenman's lawyers. Schoenman is convinced that the biography will contain "actionable, damaging inaccuracies" and requests to review the work prior to publication: "We strongly urge that you permit Mr. Schoenman to review the work prior to publication." On this letter Edith wrote: "We have not got that right." Edith has annotated the letter and underlined the words "convinced" twice as characteristic.

132959

This letter was addressed to "Dear Sir". The recipient is inferred to be BR, although he has been deceased for nearly a year. The estate agent was looking for a London "house in this area similar to yours".

132960

This letter was addressed to "Dear Sir". The recipient is inferred to be BR, although he has been deceased for nearly a year. The estate agent was looking for a London "house in this area similar to yours".

132961

Edith encloses a 2-page message summarizing BR's contribution to anti-imperialism.

132962

Not a letter but a message on BR's anti-imperialism for a conference on spheres of influence, enclosed in Edith's letter, 132961.

132963

Denson objects to the BBC Radio 4 symposium on BR conducted by Sir Edward Boyle. Also in the file is a typed statement and carbon, titled "Sir Edward Boyle's Broadcast Symposium: 14 April 1970", signed by Denson.

132964

Edith has not yet received a transcript of the BBC programme described as "Sir Edward Boyle's Broadcast Symposium: 14 April 1970" and she is too deaf to hear it. She writes about her objections to what she has heard about it and hopes the BBC will not circulate it.

132965

Denson indicates that this document was to be signed by Edith Russell and Christopher Farley, but only his signature is on this carbon.

132966

This document has the same text as record 132965, but there are no signatures. That record seems to have been retyped for Edith and Farley's signatures.

132967

Re a BBC programme on BR.

132968

Denson encloses a carbon of a letter he sent to Richard Amos of the BBC, dated the same day, record 132969.

132969

This letter was enclosed with Denson's letter to Edith, record 132968. Denson's complains about a programme on BR.

132970

This is a typed copy of an overnight telegram: "Sent April 26 from Wales to Denson ... Kindly telephone Christopher Farley at Penrhyndeudraeth 242." The telegram could have been sent by either Farley or Edith.

132971

Re a complaint about a BBC programme on BR.

132972

Farley lists several names of new people to approach re the BBC's programme on BR.

132973

Denson continues his work against the BBC's recent programme on BR.

132974

Denson continues his work in protest of the BBC's programme on BR. He has received Farley's packet of stencilled copies of the statement.

132975

Denson discusses mailing the BBC protest statement just received from Farley.

132976

This letter is signed "Susan Miles", a pseudonym for Ursula Roberts.

"BR was to have written a foreword to a short book I wrote about Dr. Sheppard ('Dick'). He said 'I found him extremely lovable. I have seldom been so much attracted to any man.'" Murray raised objections and the book remained unpublished.

132977

"There have been many corrections made to Volume I of the Autobiography." BR knew of Alan Wood's views on History of Western Philosophy, and “did not wish to change anything in the light of them."

132978

Denson provides a detailed commentary on the memorial meeting for BR, which Denson attended.

132979

Denson hopes that The Archives of Bertrand Russell, [ed. Feinberg], will be reprinted.

132980

A reference letter for Mrs. Kate Lloyd,  who worked at Plas Penrhyn.

132981

A reference letter for Mrs. Doreen Jones, who worked at Plas Penrhyn.

132982

Christmas card. There being no recipient, perhaps the card was surplus in the unknown year concerned.

132983

"Best Wishes for 1940 to Lucy and Edith." The handwriting seems to be that of Alys Russell.

132984

Receipt from chartered accountants for payment of £200 rent for Plas Penrhyn.

132985

The Lord Provost asks to borrow Jacob Epstein's bust of Russell for an exhibit during the Edinburgh Festival, 19 August to 16 September.

132986

Edith agrees to the loan of Jacob Epstein's bust of Russell.

132987

Thanks for agreeing to the loan of Jacob Epstein's bust of Russell.

132988

Re the collection of Jacob Epstein's bust of Russell by E. Burchett Ltd., haulage contractors.

132989

"I have almost 100 letters from Lord Russell." Egner has completed the editing of a new edition of Bertrand Russell's Best and requests a brief note for it from Edith.

132990

This letter has "copy" written on it. Edith refuses Egner's request to write a new preface for the revised edition of Bertrand Russell's Best and emphasizes the suitability of the original subtitle, "Silhouettes in Satire", for the main title is untrue and misleading.

132991

This draft letter has a different text than record 132990 and is marked "not sent." The sent letter is more critical of the subtitle of Bertrand Russell's Best.

132992

Edith has a note to Christopher Farley in the margin on how to discourage visitors to his office from over-staying.

132993

Edith orders six "Wee Blue Books" (engagement books) for 1967. (How she put 6 to use is unknown.)

132994

New Year's greetings. Edith Russell had already died, for the postmark includes "JAN 11".

132995

Edith orders two bottles of Remy Martin cognac to be sent to Countess Amethe von Zeppelin.

132996

Edith orders various condiments and chocolates, some filled with "liqueur" from the Christmas catalogue; in the margin of the catalogue she wrote "8/12/62, where are these" beside four items that were "not sent".

132997

Edith orders anti-drip glass discs for candles.

132998

Edith orders a large quantity of food items from the Grocery Department, also one baby stilton cheese to be sent to Ralph Schoenman and four English midget cheeses to be sent to the Misses Hartley. She has also made notes listing food she has already ordered; that she will be ordering Christmas crackers from Harrods, and items she has ordered from stores in Portmadoc.

132999

Edith orders champagne for Elizabeth Russell and cognac to be sent to Countess von Zeppelin. She refers to the Christmas catalogue from Fortnum & Mason.

133000

Edith orders chocolates for various members of the Plas Penrhyn domestic staff, Pamela Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Burn and Miss Hawkesley. The letter is marked "copy".

133001

In the margin Edith has noted cash gifts of £10 and £5 to various people, including Ahmed, with notes "us & A" and "us & L".

133002

Edith orders chocolate chestnuts and cheese straws.

133003

Edith orders chocolates for various people "for Christmas".

133004

Edith orders chocolates.

133005

Edith orders Stilton cheeses for various people.

133006

Edith orders cheeses: brie, camembert, chevre, and Austrian smoked cheese.

133007

Edith orders large quantities of groceries.

133008

Edith orders cognac for Countess von Zeppelin.

133009

Edith orders chocolates for various people and other gifts for Alex, Michael and Elizabeth Farley.

133010

Edith orders chocolates and special crackers

133011

Edith orders groceries for herself as well as jars of cheese for others.

133012

Edith orders cheese, stem ginger, and honey for others.

133013

Edith orders groceries; at the bottom of this letter she noted that she cancelled some items by telephone on 2 December 1968.

133014

Edith orders chocolates for others.

133015

Edith orders cognac to be sent to Countess von Zeppelin.

133016

Edith orders cake, cheese and honey for others and some items for herself.

133017

Edith orders confections for others as well as herself.

133018

Edith orders groceries; on this letter she also noted what she ordered from Harrods on 11 August, including Lapsang Souchong tea.

133019

Following their telephone conversation, Edith sends a cheque for her order of 17 July.

133020

Edith wrote on the enclosed printed card: "Application for credit Account sent ... 16/8/77"

133021

This item is Fortnum & Mason's Christmas 1960 catalogue; Edith marked items she ordered on pp. 12, 15, 18, 21, 25.

133022

Fribourg will no longer sell Silcut cigarettes; Edith made an original note in the margin of this photocopy.

133023

Ling apologizes for not sending Edith's standing cigarette order on the correct date.

133024

Edith cancels her standing order "after this week's supply is sent." The order was for 200 cigarettes; the brand being sent is "too strong" for her taste.

133025

Re knitted neckties for sale; Edith notes "green tie kept" on 29 September 1967.

133026

Re knitted neckties for sale; Edith notes on 15 November 1968 that she sent him or her £1.10.00.

133027

Christmas greetings. Green once met BR. His writings brought great comfort to her in her youth.

133028

Christmas greetings, not sent. Signed by Edith as "Lord and Lady Russell." Miss Humphreys worked at Plas Penrhyn.

133029

Two Christmas cards, evidently not sent, signed in Edith's handwriting "Lord and Lady Russell." 

133030

A Good Wishes card. A "Scene from Richmond Hill" is pasted on the card. Edith signed in fountain pen ink with only her first name.

133031

Edith orders "one dozen 1/4 lb. packets of the best Lapsang Souchong tea".

133032

A stamped empty return envelope with the address of "Proprietors of Red Hackle Scotch Whisky". The queen's image is young.

133033

Re motor-car insurance, now renewed.

133034

This is a transcription by Edith of part of a letter that Juliette sent her, record 27952, recollecting BR at Garsington in 1915.

133035

Edith invites Waley to Wales — "my husband was greatly pleased to see you at the [90th birthday] dinner", which gave no time to talk.

There is a typed copy at record 3426 and dictation or draft at 127841.

133036

The Garden Party was a fundraiser for the hospital and was named "Bring and Buy a Book"; it was to be held on 21 July 1973. Edith noted on the letter she received what four books she sent. She did not attend.

133037

Edith encloses the four books she sent to the Garden Party named "Bring and Buy a Book". The titles were provided in a note to record 133036.

133038

Philibert gives the titles and greatly enjoyed reading the books donated by Edith.

133039

Edith noted on the letter that she signed and sent a group message to be included in a casket to be placed under the foundations of a new hospital in Hanoi.

133040

An update on supported hospital services in Hanoi.

133041

This is a printed invitation to a reception in London; Edith wrote "no" on the invitation.