Re Anne, Lucy, and Sarah Russell.

Re Anne, Lucy, and Sarah Russell. The enclosure is a photocopy of Lucy's educational budget prepared by her, 3 pp.

Louis Tylor has looked after BR's affairs since 1936 and is "upset about the proposed change" to engage Lucas. She offers BR the chance to return to Tyler.

Despite Louis Tylor being upset, BR is "very glad to have you take over my affairs" and Edith's. BR alludes to not having heard from Tylor, "a fact which, perhaps, adorns the tale."

"I should be glad if you would see Sir Stanley Unwin about certain changes in the agreement I have with him for my autobiography."

She has had a telephone call with Schoenman and is seeing Deborah Rogers.

Re Harriet Ward's birth certificate (born July 1930) and the circumstances of the paternity. The Registrar-General was not sympathetic several years ago.

Lucas will discuss Harriet Ward's parentage with BR once she gets Lock's file on the matter.

The custody order restraining Lucy Russell form leaving the country will expire when she turns 18 soon. Edith wrote on this letter: "Ans by telephone to Ralph [Schoenman] > Mrs. L."

Letters re the Russells and taxation were enclosed. Edith wrote on the letter: "Signed & sent to Mrs. Lucas 25/7/66."

Blackwell sent Lady Russell an bound, inscribed copy of his M.A. thesis, "Wittgenstein's Impact on Russell's Theory of Belief".

Lucas advises against "reporting Mr. Tylor and Mr. Drover to the Law Society", as mentioned in her conversation with Schoenman. "When he has recovered from what must have come as a shock to him, Mr. Tylor will change his mind and retire gracefully."

This concerns the trusteeship for the granddaughters.

A statement by the presidium of the International War Crimes Tribunal on the war crimes of President Nixon in Vietnam.

The enclosed letter, record 133556 is from B.D.S. Lock and concerns payments to the granddaughters under the trusteeships.

This letter was enclosed with Lucas's letter to BR, record 133555. It concerns payments to the granddaughters.

Re payments to Sarah and Lucy Russell, Mr. Lock, and permission to get information from BR's bank. Lucas spoke with Schoenman about the matters.

Re the contract with Allen & Unwin Ltd. Sir Stanley has "Volume 2 [Autobiography] locked up in his safe and that he certainly gave the impression that he had the right to it." There aren't grounds for voiding the contract.

Felton's contract as literary agent is based on his correspondence with BR.

"There is a great frustration here about Coward, Chance's apparent ability to treat Lord Russell's papers as he likes."

Schoenman inquires about his own political rights in the UK, since he's been there 8 years and is married to a British subject.

The subject line of her letter is "Your Will and the Archives". The enclosure is a "Copy Extract from Memorandum on Estate Planning."

The concern is to minimize tax on any sale of the Archives. Lucas mentions that Schoenman hopes they will sell for £750,000. 

Re the Autobiography: "Sir Stanley [Unwin] has a typescript of vol 2 as it stands at present—that is up to 1954. The volume is not yet complete ... he is to have the publishing of vol 2 if he wishes it ... I should much have preferred losing money over vol 1 to having the present disturbance in the relations between Sir Stanley and me; and much as I should like to make money for the Foundation, I should prefer to lose money on vol 2 to having him feel that I am in any way double-crossing him or suspecting his bona fides or flouting our long and hitherto amicable association with one another."

"However 'right' the present proceedings may be, I much regret that through lack of energy I embarked upon them."

The letter is noted in Edith's hand as signed by BR.

This letter concerns BR's will and the archives; it has corrections in Edith's hand (perhaps copied from BR's?). He wants to hold off on the two documents that she sent him (not extant here).

"None of the documents in the Archives have come to me upon the death of a previous owner since 1930."

Not signed. This may have been sent by Lucas for possible signature.

"I should like to confirm that as I have assigned to the Atlantic Peace Foundation ... the remaining proceeds from the sale of all the rights mentioned in the Agreement between us dated 17 June 1966 ..."

Re the appointment of trustees in Edith's settlement. "I am hoping that, as time goes by and calm is restored, Mr. Tylor may himself offer his resignation and that of Mr. Drover." Lucas declines to be added to the trusteeship.

Lucas enclosed a schedule from B.D.S. Lock (not present).

Lucas thanks Lock for documents (some, at least, concerning insurance).

Lucas has consulted the latest law on the handing over of papers in the possession of a former lawyer. The Tylor-BR correspondence is excluded and can stay with Tylor.

There are five points to be discussed: letter of 11 August, letter of 15 August, letter of 17 August, grandchildren, sale of copyrights, all with several sub-points.

The "I" in the typescript is BR.

Lucas reports on her discussions with Felton about the archives (which are still at Plas Penrhyn).

She refers to her account of her meeting with BR and Edith on 24 August; entered at record news://133570.

BR, Edith and Blanche Lucas were present in the morning; in the afternoon Ralph Schoenman and Christopher Farley joined them. Topics discussed were wills, the archive, the appointment of Anton Felton, the Autobiography, and the grandchildren. These notes were enclosed with Lucas's letter of 26 August, record 133569.

Several decisions by BR are recorded. Much concerns the archives.

Felton "and Ralph Schoenman were here yesterday and we (or I, for I think that Schoenman is most disappointed) decided that I would give the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation the bulk of the archives at once and hope that I will live for five more years.... Your notes of our discussion at Plas Penrhyn seem to us to be entirely accurate." He notes only one exception both the million pounds and "what I said about £100,000 was said in jest."

Edith requests Black to obtain a new passport for her. (She would later in the year travel to Canada for the BR Centenary Celebrations at McMaster University.) 

Also in the file: the new passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate.

BR encourages Stetler to write up the consequences of opposing US policy and to send him the cheque for medical supplies. The BRPF will purchase and sent them. 

At the foot of the letter is a handwritten one by Schoenman (record 133574).

Schoenman's letter asks if Stetler has received certain letters and is written at the foot of BR's letter to Stetler of 1964/08/15, record 000020.

BR is alarmed (on Stetler's behalf) by the prospect of a charge of sedition and read of the police behaviour at his demonstration.

BR defends Russell Stetler in a letter copied to many newspapers. A list 29 titles is enclosed.

In an unsigned ribbon copy, BR encloses both a list of newspapers to which he has sent his letter of 1964/08/31 and the letter itself. See record 133576.

Schoenman asks Stetler to keep them ("us") apprised of his situation and encloses (not present) "Extract of Data compiled on War in Vietnam".

Farley lists minor edits for "Vietnam: the Whole Brutal Business" for Stetler's approval.

Schoenman seeks permission to delete from "Vietnam: the Whole Brutal Business" the quotations that are in BR's "War and Atrocity in Vietnam".

Farley informs Stetler that they will do their best to incorporate his revisions to "Vietnam: the Whole Brutal Business", which is in galley proof.

BR's letter on Stetler was published in the New York Herald Tribune. BR is glad Stetler will circulate BR's article on the (JFK) assassination. He encloses his 3 letters on P.J. Honey that were published in The Times.

On publishing Stetler and BR's pamphlet.

Schoenman urges Stetler to "get out" if he is seriously at risk of 5 years' imprisonment.

Schoenman has ascertained that it would be very difficult for Stetler to enter L.S.E. before October.

Schoenman tells Stetler that if he comes to London, there will be a "berth" for him.

Schoenman discussed Stetler's position with Leonard Boudin. Stetler ought to finish his education before coming to London, but his services are needed there.

Schoenman sends various articles (not present) and a draft of the BRPF's annual report (not present). BR is being interviewed on Next Line.

Schoenman suggests contacting Corliss Lamont for help with a billboard idea.

Schoenman in a "with compliments" slip sends War and Atrocity in Vietnam.

Schoenman encloses War and Atrocity in Vietnam (not present), using a "with compliments" slip.

Farley states they are sending Stetler War and Atrocity in Vietnam and Victor Purcell's pamphlet on Southeast Asia. His views on Malaysia are not those of the BRPF. Farley hopes Stetler will be able to sell War and Atrocity.

Schoenman mentions the billboard scheme, sending more copies of War and Atrocity in Vietnam and suggests Stetler get "several thousand offprints" of "Free World Barbarism".

Schoenman provides advice about the risk of sedition (the U.S. hasn't actually declared war on Vietnam). Don't "run yourself into the ground in the course of doing too much at once." 

BR is giving a major speech in London on 10 March. [Perhaps at LSE on 15 March.]

Schoenman asks that Stetler provide a list of his contributors to Theodore Schoenman. If Stetler can get the airfare, he will be taken care of in UK during the summer.

Schoenman will pass on Stetler's request for photos to Africa and the World.

Schoenman is impressed by Stetler's Free Student periodical.He mentions the upcoming Iraq conference and encloses (not present) Mark Lane's lecture at University College.

BR is to speak Monday before major tv networks. He telecast a passionate denunciation of the US in Vietnam for Canadian tv (it will be put out 14 Feb.).

Stetler should retain enough time and energy for his studies, no matter what.

The conference, at the end of May, is for leaders of peace movements and national independence movements. The statement was enclosed with record 133600.

Purcell died a few weeks ago.

On Malcolm X's death: "I believe that the plot to kill Malcolm X involves the Government, because it is too convenient that he should be killed at a moment when they are trying to break up the Black Panther Nationalist movement."

Schoenman encloses (record 133599) the press release for the BRPF's world conference.

Farley says one package of War and Atrocity in Vietnam was sent by air and many by surface.

Schoenman's Congo article may be reproduced.

Farley's signature is pp. and what appears to be Khalid Zaki.

It is disappointing the BRPF won't be seeing Stetler this summer.

Schoenman greatly encourages Stetler to come to London for the summer and will do what he can about the airfare. He would meet many who are working towards similar goals.

Wood asks Stetler to remit "some money for the pamphlets you have sold."

Farley describes options for the publication of their forthcoming journal, especially in the US. Details are enclosed (record 133607).

This document has the details, undated in Farley's hand. Farley had described options for the publication of their forthcoming journal, especially in the US (see record 133606).

This is a printed slip soliciting donations to the BR Peace Fund, Christopher Farley being treasurer. "The note is inserted quite unknown to Lord Russell by his secretary."

The text: "Am sending you agreement express this afternoon but for reasons stated in my covering letter Foundation excluded and agreement is between you and Felton."

The text: "Very anxious to ensure transportation of archives this Saturday. Is this possible please confirm".

The BRPF is unincorporated. The archives should not be given to it while unincorporated. Delay the transportation of the archives?

Rights in the autobiography.

Her first trip to North Wales found it beautiful but she wishes BR were nearer for discussions.

Re Stanley Unwin and American rights in the autobiography.

She received BR's letter of 11 September (not found) and scrapped her own.

Inland Revenue has a test case ongoing; Mr. Madams advised on BR's situation.

Re BR's archives, grandchildren, annuity, John Russell (Lord Amberley), BR's autobiography, and wills.

"EXPRESS". This letter confirmed that a telegram had been sent on the same day re BR's Observer payment for parts of the autobiography. The telegram is at record 133615.

This telegram was confirmed by a letter sent the same day. See record 133614 for contents.

They will hand all papers relating to BRPF to Heald, Johnson, Garton & Co. Does Goddard have BR's permission "to divulge all your private affairs" to them?

BR confirms "that Messrs. Heald, Johnson & Garton are being instructed on behalf of the two Foundations." BR realizes that there is "considerable overlap between my own affairs and those of the Foundation."

Goddard has made available to Heald, Johnson, Garton papers relating to the 2 foundations and BR's private affairs as requested by them.

Re his autobiography (vols. 1 and 2), his archives, grandchildren, annuity, and wills. The codicil re Schoenman's access to BR's papers no longer applies, following assignment of the archives.

Re the American rights for BR's autobiography, vol. 1, his archives, grandchildren, annuity (which she highly recommends) and wills. Christopher Farley printed in pencil on this letter: "Felton notified."

Re wills. BR has replaced Madams with Felton as his accountant.

Re BR's autobiography and archives. Felton has objected to her having discussed Auto. Vol. 2 with Unwin.

She believes BR should not have to warranty certains things in the gift of his archives to the BRPF.

She informs Felton that she has met with Unwin at BR's request.

Re Felton, assignments to the BRPF, and the Russells' wills.

The Observer's apology letter is enclosed (record 133626).

Gibbings notes the apology to BR to be printed in the next issue, 21 August, re whether BR read the Report of the Warren Commission. This letter was enclosed in record 133625.

The draft wills will come in the next few days.

"We are very upset by the delay in receiving the draft Wills. ... As you know, we had a long history of delays by Messrs. Coward, Chance, and these were largely responsible for our decision to transfer our affairs from their hands to yours."

The Observer has not published the apology as promised, apparently.

Re The Daily Mail and the allegation that BR didn't read the Warren Report.

The apology was indeed published in The Observer; she notes Schoenman has changed his mind about The Daily Mail's allegation.

Enclosed is Edith's draft will (not present).

Enclosed is BR's draft will (not present). Lucas raises many topics germane to the will.

Lucas hopes to see BR during his trip to London. She raises insurance matters.

Enclosed were assignment forms (not present) for the archives and the autobiography, Vol. 2.

"As to a possible meeting in London, I have a great number of engagements, and do not yet know when I shall have to return to Wales."

This letter, signed "Russell" and presumed not sent, and the following two, documents 313428 and 313429 (records 133638 and 133639) were removed from a binder in which all F-3 letters were found. Their placement here reflects their placement in the binder.

"I notify you that I have transferred my entire interest in the papers covered by that Agreement [of 10 September 1966] to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation."

There is also a typed carbon of this letter, document 313427A.

The text of this letter is longer than record 133637. There are three carbons of this letter; two of the carbons have an acknowledgement of receipt typed on the bottom. There are two additional carbons with the double spacing of the original replaced by single spacing; the text remains the same. Document numbers 313428A to 313428E have been assigned to these carbons.

The letter is signed "Russell" but presumably not delivered.

"I have today transferred my archives, which are at present in the possession of Continuum Limited ... to you subject to an Agreement." This letter has a carbon, document 313429A. There is also a typed letter, double spaced, dated 1966 on which Christopher Farley wrote in pencil "Retype"', document 313429B. There are also two other carbons made with a different typewriter—the text remains the same. They have been numbered 313429C to 313429D.

BR has signed everything Lucas has sent him to sign and sent them to Jack Black.

Lucas does not need to be present for the execution of the wills.