BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
133208

Macy will be sure to gain the "maximum possible advice" about a memorial volume before proceeding with it.

133209

Miss D. Hawksley died on 30 July.

133210

Macy has passed on Edith's sympathy re Miss D. Hawksley's death.

133211

A decision has been taken to drop the memorial volume because of the Clark biography.

133212

A decision has been taken to drop the Memorial volume because of the Clark biography. Edith's reply is written on the bottom of Macy's letter dated 24 November, record 133211. She is puzzled by the decision since the Clark biography isn't due until 1975.

133213

Macy encloses (not present) the (Russell) centenary issue of The New Humanist with transcripts of the lectures from the centenary meeting at Central Hall.

133214

Rehman encloses two letters (records 133215 and 133216 that Russell had written to him in 1963 using the spelling "Rahman". Also enclosed are clippings from the Rawalpindi Times, January 1976. 

133215

This letter was sent to Edith by Rehman on 24 January 1976, record 133214.

BR will keep Rehman in mind when the BRPF projects have matured.

133216

This letter was sent to Edith by Rehman on 24 January 1976, record 133214. A typed carbon is at record 27819.

133217

Edith discusses Farley, Coates and Schoenman ("rather lost his head and had to be packed off both as my husband's secretary and as a member of the Foundation").

Edith could only write a dull book about BR because she can find no flaw in his character.

133218

Re repairs to 43 Hasker Street, London.

133219

A very large, glossy and expensive birthday card.

133220

Note: Anne usually signed her name "Anne". However, all the letters in this file are signed "Ann". Ian was her husband.

"To Grandma, with much love for a happy birthday from Ann and Ian."

133221

"Prefer Easter if suits you equally. Love Grandma".

133222

The letter is addressed to Miss Finch. Gabriella (unknown surname) thanks Edith for the loan of photographs. "I know you have looked every where for them. I am so sorry I kept them all this while." The photographs were possibly taken in 1939.

133223

They will visit Edith during the Easter vacation.

133224

Re the Drydens' visit. Card was only signed by "Ann".

133225

There are also undated notes on which Edith wrote two dates: 7 and 10 April.

133226

Only "Ann" signed.

133227

Anne refers to "the perspex for John Stewart [sic] Mill". There is no further identification.

133228

Unsigned.

Ewan met Lucy on the Underground. She was "clean and cheerful and on her way to work". There is no news about Sarah.

133229

Building is ongoing at Plas Penrhyn.

"We have your 'perspex' for J.S. Mill".

133230

Only "Ann" signed. She will start work in the Portmadoc pottery shop.

133231

The envelope is addressed to 43, Hasker St.

133232

Anne is living at Hasker Street. Sarah telephoned Anne, and Lucy's address is Rutherford College, University of Kent.

133233

Anne has had a "horrible" week of looking for work. She believes she needs shorthand.

133234

Anne has had dinner with Conrad and Elizabeth twice.

133235

Anne is still at Hasker Street and has not applied for a job in Edinburgh where she used to live because "Ian wants to live alone for a year."

133236

Anne "will be leaving 43 [Hasker] on 27th & hope you will enjoy the New Year in London."

133237

"To grandma for Christmas 1970 with much love from Ann."

133238

About BR. "I hope he knew, in the end, how fond I was of him, and how inexpressibly I regretted those wasted years ... I'd like to say, too, how much pleasure it gave me to see him so happy with you. I think you made him much happier than he had ever been before ... I hope you know how much joy the past two and a half years have been to me, and how grateful I am, both to my father and to you, that they were possible."

Conrad refers to writing his Illustrated London News article on BR.

133239

"The stuff from Plas Penrhyn arrived safely, and has been duly installed, the carpet on the stairs, the candlesticks on the sideboard, and the tables on either side of our bed."

Conrad refers to his newly published book, The Crisis of Parliaments: English History 1509–1660.  He mentions the rush for the index.

133240

Conrad unenthusiastically supports the Labour Party in the general election.

133241

Nicholas Lyulph makes 6 sounds convey about 20 meanings.

133242

They holidayed on the Mediterranean.

133243

Re any reaction to the Schoenman Memorandum, which Edith gave Conrad. He is "handicapped in commenting on it by ignorance". "I really don't think you need worry about anything Ralph Schoenman says about you; I don't think anyone will believe him." Conrad also comments on Rupert Crawshay-Williams' book.

Conrad is to write on the historical background to Shakespeare's plays for the Observer colour supplement.

133244

On compiling the index to The Crisis of Parliaments: English History 1509–1660. Conrad loans Edith a "popular" article that he doesn't identify.

133245

Edith is without a cook and advises against a Christmas visit. She too has been dealing with power cuts. "It is a pity that people in all fields have to take drastic measures to make their reasonable demands seriously heard by governments."

133246

The enclosed specimen of "writing" was created by Conrad's son Nicholas.

133247

Dora, who signs herself as Dora Grace, writes about BR's watch that he wanted to go to John Conrad. Dora describes John's personality.

133248

"I wrote to John saying that his father wished him to have his, John's, grandfather's watch & chain if he cared to have them. John replied begging me not to send the watch to him."

Omitted is a paragraph about Willy Brandt cabling credit to John.

133249

"John tells me that he has asked you to send his father's watch to the bank for safe keeping.... His moods are so variable."

133250

This certificate states that there is no record of a decree absolute divorce pertaining to Gordon Grace  v. Dora Grace.

133251

The Conrad Russells had a very enjoyable time at Plas Penrhyn. She hopes the building is proceeding.

133252

Elizabeth sends a brief account of their vacation.

133253

Elizabeth sends thanks for their stay at Plas Penrhyn.

133254

On her dental surgery, preceded by a "buster" of a cold and cough. The timing is all wrong for the Memorandum on Schoenman.

Lucy is to appear in court in Oxford charged with stealing a bolt of cloth.

133255

There is something by Crawshay-Williams in the Observer. Conrad will write about "Diddy's" article.

133256

Elizabeth is thinking of completing her thesis.

133257

Elizabeth is repainting the kitchen.

133258

Elizabeth's parents want Edith to stay with them at Christmas.

133259

Edith, who never enjoyed Christmas except with BR who enjoyed it intensely, declines to go to Elizabeth's parents' home.

133260

Elizabeth will consult Conrad about a Christmas stay with Edith.

133261

Elizabeth writes a little about Bertrand Russell's America. "Perhaps I am haunted by the ghost of Peter".

133262

Post-Christmas news.

133263

Elizabeth describes the family's recent illnesses. They saw Sarah last week.

133264

Nicholas is pacific and is bullied at school.

133265

"To Edith, with much love from Conrad, Elizabeth & Nicholas."

133266

Lucy's prose is interesting and descriptive. She has been working in an office.

133267

Lucy has moved to Oxford.

133268

Lucy thanks Edith for a birthday cheque and describes her natural surroundings.

133269

Lucy has seen Edith and Sarah wants to know about the visit.

133270

Lucy provides the background to the "stolen" bolt of cloth.

133271

Edith has had somewhat different details about the "stolen" cloth from Mr. Lock (the lawyer). She is glad Lucy is accepted at the University of Kent. What will she read there?

133272

Lucy reports on the Court's judgments.

She says what she will read at Kent.

It was a relief to see the record put right about Schoenman.

Hopefully Sarah is coming to the end of her Beatnik phase.

133273

On Sarah's plans.

133274

"Tuesday evening." The envelope has no postmark.

Lucy mentions Sarah and the possibility of Essex University.

133275

The enclosed letter is a photocopy of a letter to Sir John from Worku Habet-Wold, 1970/02/05, on the death of BR.

133276

 Worku Habet-Wold is the Vice-Minister, Ministry of Interior, Ethiopia. This letter is enclosed with Sir John Russell's letter to Edith, record 133275.

133277

This letter was addressed to "Grandpa & Grandma" and was written from Sarah's school, Moreton Hall.

133278

This letter was addressed to "Grandpa & Grandma" and was written from Sarah's school, Moreton Hall. She received the spare pair of glasses.

133279

This letter was addressed to "Grandpa & Grandma" and was written from Sarah's school, Moreton Hall.

Sarah was "very pleased to see a long article in the Daily Worker by Grandpa". "The British press is being horrible about the Warren Report and criticisms of it."

133280

The Moreton Hall Christmas programme.

133281

On Lucy's illness and dressmaking.

133282

On whether she will attend university.

133283

On probably working on a film being shot.

133284

Sarah has a lovely costume to wear in the film as a refugee.

133285

Lucy writes from Kent University and discusses Sarah.

133286

Stetler is a "misguided youth" on Vietnam.

133287

The Philadelphia Inquirer printed BR's letter on Stetler on 2 September.

Stetler and a friend are purchasing copies of "Sixteen Questions on the Assassination" from I.F. Stone.

133288

Some of Stetler's quotations were used by BR in his companion article and so will be omitted from Stetler's article.

133289

Huger thanks BR for his letter, which because of space may not be published.

133290

On the truth in Vietnam and in defence of Russell Stetler.

133291

The Vietnam pamphlet may not be able to accommodate many of Stetler's changes.

133292

Stetler and BR's articles will be issued as a separate Vietnam pamphlet. Can Stetler help with distribution?

133293

"I.F. Stone is irreplaceable as always." BR sends his 3 letters on P.J. Honey on Vietnam.

133294

Stetler encloses clippings pasted onto 6 pages.

133295

Schoenman suggests Stetler leave the US if he is in danger of prosecution. He will ask Miliband at L.S.E. about enrollment there.

133296

Stetler would have to wait a year to enter L.S.E. He could work for the BRPF in that year.

133297

BR tells Ramesh it was kind of him to write. A typed carbon of the letter is at record 39996.

In April 2023 the letter was for sale by Lion Heart Autographs, New York.

133298

This printed reply card was revised in Patricia's hand: "Mr. Russell has been ordered 3 months complete rest."

The document no. in the case of the Neurath images reflects the image number as received from Noord-Hollandsarchief.

133299

BR's health is now "completely restored" and he will be glad to come to the Paris congress on 15–23 September.

133300

Having not worked in philosophy "for years", BR could not give an interesting paper at the Paris congress, but he hopes to take part in the discussions.

133301

BR declines to  introduce the congress work. "I must avoid anything that causes me anxiety or worry."

133302

BR encloses (not present) a letter saying he needs a "Congress voucher".

133303

BR encloses (not present) his Introduction for the Congress proceedings.

133304

BR encloses his paper for the Enclyclopaedia. The paper was copied with the letters to Neurath.

BR is overwhelmed with work on a course of lectures he is just beginning. As for the congress at Cambridge, he can't say definitely as there is a chance of his going to Mexico.

133305

BR joins the advisory committee of the International Encyclopaedia of Unified Science.

133306

BR is willing to help Dr. Kurt Grelling. "The British Government is so illiberal, that it is difficult to do much." Grelling told him that the Gestapo reads his letters. BR's testimonial is enclosed (see record 133307).

133307

BR is willing to help Dr. Kurt Grelling. This is the testimonial he enclosed with 133306.