Edith has made a detailed chronology of "ER Finances", 1971-72.

The enclosed letter is to Child & Co., both re mortgage interest.

A letter was enclosed "from Dunn & Ellis in which they ask for one year's rent on Plas Penrhyn." That letter is not present but Felton's reply is (record 134445).

The letter concerns the rent for Plas Penrhyn.

"A horrid shock! For I am very much ashamed to say that I had clean forgot about rent for Plas Penrhyn. However, by good luck I can pay it." She also inquired if she should close her account with Brown, Shipley & Co. This letter, not a carbon, is typed on the verso of Felton's letter to her; there is also a handwritten draft (document 313994A).

Felton agrees it is time to close her account with Brown, Shipley & Co. He sets out the tax rates on her income.

Farley wants Felton to clarify the rent for Plas Penrhyn to Edith.

Edith is unclear whether she should pay the Plas Penrhyn rent or the Estate should do it.

Felton apologizes for the muddle over the Plas Penrhyn rent. The enclosed letter is to Dunn & Ellis (record 134451).

The letter concerns the Plas Penrhyn rent, which Felton has paid (£200).

Edith thanks Felton for paying the Plas Penrhyn rent. In deleted paragraphs she discusses a portrait  of BR to be put in the National Gallery this centennial year.

"It will not be necessary for you to refund the rent money to the Estate as there is a balance due to your form the Estate arising on the Gifts Inter Vivos."

Re mortgage interest.

"It is my understanding that until the Estate is wound up the Executors have a duty to protect the assets and this includes insurance of the property."

She inquires what will happen if there is a fire at Plas Penrhyn. "As you will see from the enclosed statement from Child's [not present], I have made a royal muddle ... I am well into the red in my account with them."

Enclosed is "a copy of a letter I have sent to the Bank transferring £1,000 to your account at Child & Co." (record 134458).

A transfer request on behalf of Edith.

Enclosed is "a copy of a letter (record 134460) to your Bankers in which I enclosed the interest from Crossmill Securities for June and July."

Enclosed is a cheque for £209 (not present).

A transfer of funds for Edith.

Hollybush House in Barnet will now be his main address, not Newman Street in London. Edith wrote a draft reply on this letter about interest and mortgages.

Re mortgage interest.

"I am sorry that the various negotiations in which I was involved at McMaster prevented me from enquiring as to your reactions to the University, I would be most interested to learn of your criticisms and views." The enclosed letter is to Child & Co. (record 134465).

The enclosed document, a photocopy, is titled "The Bertrand Russell Archives Rechargeable Expenses Computation, 1 September 1966 to 31 September 1972" and is stamped Felton & Partners (document 314009B).The names of the archival staff (including K. Blackwell) are listed with the amounts paid them. Other expenses are listed, e.g. printing of catalogue.

Felton enclosed cheques for deposit in Edith's account.

The document is an invoice for Felton's income tax services. Edith wrote on it: "Arranged with Mr. Felton by telephone 2/11/72 that this should be paid by Estate funds."

This is a statement in account with Edith about Archives II.

Felton sends a cheque for Edith's share of Archives II, £2459.76.

The letter contains questions about Felton's letter to Child & Co. (record 134468). Felton is going to South Africa for a month and Edith hopes to hear from him upon his return about apportionment of Archives II payments from McMaster and about pensions for her.

The letter concerns the possible sale of property bonds. Edith wrote some questions on this letter and noted she replied by telephone.

The letter concerns the rent to be paid to Dunn and Ellis, the landlord's agents for Plas Penrhyn.

The letter concerns her investments and the Capital Gains tax which started in 1965. Her investments were mainly made in 1960-61.

The letter concerns her tax return.

The enclosed invoice for tax work done is dated 9 May.

The letter concerns options for investment of the cash realized by the sale of the Hambro Bonds. The enclosure is a leaflet issued by Sun Life of Canada about annuities.

Edith's taxes are due: £4062.60.

The letter concerns the Sun Life annuity: "I have a rooted objection to annuities that is difficult to overcome." She explains at length.

"I did not appreciate that you had had a heart attack in 1957.... I would not have advised an annuity scheme if I had known this."

The letter details options for investment in place of an annuity, the vendors being Phoenix and Cornhill.

Edith has settled on a £20,000 investment in Phoenix Wealth Assured Bond.

Felton has not had reply to his letter of 19 June about investments.

The letter concerns Phoenix Assurance and the fact that Felton did not receive her letter of 20 June.

Time has not been lost in regard to earnings on her capital.

Felton has made the investment that Edith desired.

The letter concerns Phoenix Wealth Assured Bonds; the enclosed acceptance form is dated 24 July 1973.

Edith's birth certificate and marriage certificate are returned (not present).

Felton will look after the Phoenix bond for Edith.

The letter concerns income tax.

"What splendid news about the Irish Sweepstake. I am very happy to confirm that your receipt of the prize is quite legal and absolutely tax free."

The Phoenix bond pays interest half-yearly.

F-12 contains two printed pamphlets issued by the Phoenix Weath Assured Fund.

This document written by Edith is titled "Basic things in 1974". It is a list of expected income and expenses plus her capital.

The letter concerns taxes.

Smith apologizes for an error. Edith wrote notes on the envelope detailing the error by which Edit was sent a cheque meant for Childs.

Felton remarks on the postal services in London W.1.

The letter concerns Edith's tax return for 1974-75.

The enclosed invoice is for Felton's fees.

Thanks for payment of Felton's fees.

"I gather the Gardener is getting married."

Felton needs more details about the gardener for tax purposes.

Edith provides the name and age of the gardener's daughter.

The enclosed letter is to Child & Co. (record 134502).

A deposit to Edith's account.

There is also a note by Edith on this date about questions she asked Felton on the telephone (document 313446A).

Edith is perplexed by information or lack thereof from Felton's letter.

The letter concerns investments.

Edith hears that the estate is almost settled. Will the bequests be payable soon and will there be anything left for her?

The letter concerns her Phoenix Wealth Assured Bond which has fallen in value. The enclosed is from Peter Evans (record 134407).

On the surrender procedure for Phoenix bond.

Edith asks that the bond not be cashed until she thinks it over carefully.

The Phoenix surrender form is enclosed.

Her Phoenix bond "is guaranteed to be worth £25,000 on 18 February, 1983." It can still be redeemed for £25,000.

Felton is dealing with the mortgage interest.

This is a reminder note from Edith to herself.

On interest sent to Child and Company.

"Your letter of 1 May has puzzled me. It does not appear to agree with your letters of 12 February and 17 February (transcriptions of which I enclose)."

The enclosures are schedules of mortgage interest payments.

The letter concerns Edith's income tax return, which she is to sign; the enclosed invoice is for his fees, 23 April.

This is a statememt of interest and surrendered capital from Edith's bond, with a cheque attached (not present).

The letter concerns interest on a mortgage loan.

The enclosed letter is to Peter Brown (record 134520).

The Russell estate's finances have been analyzed.

Felton explains that the Russell estate's cash shortage is due to the value of the copyrights.

The letter concerns the redemption of the Phoenix bond. Edith wishes to make a donation to the BRPF.

"Although the [Peace] Foundation is a Corporation for Public Purposes it is not a charity (unlike the Atlantic Peace Foundation)." Edith wishes to make a gift to the BRPF.

The letter concerns the redemption of her Phoenix bond. Felton thinks the value will rise over the next few months.

Felton had confused the Capital Transfer Tax with the new Wealth Tax in his letter of 14 January (record 134522). He regrets the error and is relieved that no ill consequences followed.

Edith has tax payable.

The letter concerns Edith having to provide a Capital Statement for the Court. She should give a valuation of her chattles to Mr. Black.

On her finances. She thanks Felton for copies of his correspondence with Mr. Ready.

"In one of your recent letters you ask for a rough estimate of my probable expenses for 1975–76." There are seven pages of handwritten notes by Edith titled "Possible personal expenses 1975–76 (based on expenses in 1974–5". She also clipped an article from The Times, "Legislation soon on refund over sewerage charges", 15 January to which she attached a handwritten note. Also there is one handwritten page, "Lady Russell's Personal Expenses" to which she noted "Ken Fleet's summary."

Felton mentions the encashment of the proceeds from Edith's Phoenix bond.

Edith asks after recent mortgage bond interest.

The letter concerns either the Phoenix bond or the mortgage bond.

Re the interest from her mortgage bond.

On form P.35.

The enclosed letter is to Child & Co. (record 134535). Felton has deposited mortgage interest.

Mortgage interest for Edith is being deposited.

Felton sends Edith her tax returns for 1976/77 and 1977/78.

Felton will pay her tax out of funds held in the estate.

BR is notified that his bank account is overdrawn.

This document is a printed acknowledgement card from the Bank Manger. There are other cards in this file, but they have not been listed separately.

The letter informs Edith that her bank account is overdrawn.