Buxton apologises for not answering Farley's letters while she was incarcerated, and suggests they meet in November.

Buxley writes to enquire after her loan of £1,500 given in October 1963, that it must have slipped the minds of BR's secretaries, and requests its return.

BR apologises for not returning Buxton's loan sooner, but the Woburn exhibition did not generate enough proceeds for immediate repayment. He asks if Buxton might consider making her loan a gift.

BR promises Buxton to start repaying her loan, though it will take time to repay the full amount.

A second TL(CAR) is included.

Wood sends a cheque on behalf of Schoenman (who has gone to Ghana).

Buxton thanks BR for the literature about the BRPF, and informs BR that while she would like to make her loan a gift, it is not financially possible for her.

Buxton thanks Farley for sending a cheque, and states she is hoping to start a sociology degree in the autumn.

Buxton thanks Wood for sending a cheque.

BR hopes that Buxton has received the first of her repayment cheques, with more to follow promptly.

Wood apologises for not having sent repayment "for so long", and encloses at cheque for £50.

Wood send an current accounting of repayment made, and asks McAlpine to confirm that the amounts are correct.

Wood thanks McAlpine for confirming the amount still owed (£550) and will have it sent promptly.

Farley apologises for not keeping in touch, and sends a cheque for £50.

Buxton sends a postcard expressing her thanks for the most recent cheque.

Buxton inquires when the repayment of her outstanding £1,300 is to be made, as she is studying and is discouraged "from doing any other work."

Buxton sends a postcard thanking Wood for the most recent cheque.

Buxton sends a postcard thanking Schoenman for the most recent cheque.

Buxton thanks Wood for paying the oustanding balance on her loan.

Harris informs Ellis that a grant from the Carnegie Endowment is not possible.

BR thanks Chalfau for his offer of a monthly contribution to the BRPF, and encloses some literature that may be of interest to Chalfau.

"Many thanks your cable | Stop | Please contact us as soon as possible | Greetings"

"Sorry unable to come | Stop | Flying to Canada"

Farley expresses his gratitude for Christodoulides's work in support of the BRPF, and would be pleased to attend a meeting of supporters gathered by Christodoulides. Farley mentions that a local restauranteur is also approaching people in the Greek community on behalf of the BRPF.

Farley thanks Christodoulides for his recent help, and asks him to encourage others to donate to the BRPF.

BR requests that Clore meet with his secretaries to discuss his plans for an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

Clore regrets that he will be unable to meet with BR's secretaries due to other commitments.

BR requests that Cotton meet with his secretaries to discuss his plans for an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

de Keyser informs BR that Cotton has contracted pneumonia and is unable to fulfil any engagements. He also mentions that Cotton is not disposed to take an active part in BR's activities regarding nuclear warfare.

BR writes that he enjoys Creasey's books and that they are both interested in the "doings of Oxfam". He invites Creasey to meet him in London if Creasey's views on international affairs are similar to his own. BR is going to London tomorrow.

Creasey thanks BR for his letter; his feelings on international affairs are much the same as BR's, but is not convinced BR's way of going about his aim is the right one. He would like to see BR when he is next in London.

BR expresses his pleasure at having met with Creasey. He encloses some literature and asks for Creasey's thoughts on it.

There is a second TL(CAR) included.

Creasey thanks BR for engaging him in his views on international affairs, and says he will write to Ralph Schoenman to arrange a meeting on 1965/07/01.

Creasey asks if Schoenman (and perhaps Farley) will be available for a meeting on 1965/07/01 at Shavers Place.

Schoenman accepts Creasey's invitation for a meeting on 1965/07/01.

Schoenman apologises for having been out of touch. He would like to see Creasey to exchange ideas, and leaves it to him to suggest a time and date.

There is a second TL(CAR) of the letter.

One memorandum (7pp.) by Creasey is dated 1965/06/30, and arises from literature BR sent him and Has Man a Future? (Document no. 400640). The second memorandum (10pp., dated 1965/08/01) results from Creasey's discussion with BR , outlines actions to increase support of the BRPF (Document no. 400641). There are many annotations in Schoenman's hand.

Creasey suggests 1965/08/16 to meet with Schoenman.

Schoenman accepts Creasey's invitation for 1965/08/16, and will meet him at Creasey's agent's office.

A second TL(CAR) is included.

The copy was donated by Diana Hendry, the former Diana McConomy, along with a clipping of her published interview with BR.

A carbon copy of the letter is a record 92182.

Tony Simpson, in sending the scanned letter on 7 September 2024, remarked that it was from the BRPF's Beatles file. The enclosures are two treatments of a proposed anti-war film involving the Beatles. The earlier treatment, by Emanuel Litvinoff, is 5 typed pages; the second, more humorous, by an unknown author (but possibly Len Deighton), is 4 typed pages. 

The letter has no sender's name. That was Schoenman's custom. The letter refers to the author's "trip to Vietnam". Schoenman's report on his trip to Vietnam is dated 11 March 1966 and is included in War Crimes in Vietnam. The importance of the subject matter supports his authorship rather than that of any other employee of the BRPF.

It is not known what Grelling's translation project was. Grelling had translated 5 of BR's books (OKEW, AMi, ABCR, OP and AMA) and was perhaps interested in translating his most recent one, An Inquiry into Meaning and Truth.

Kurt Grelling and his wife, Greta, were murdered at Auschwitz, soon after their arrival on 18 September 1942. 

The letter is to be published in Julian Beecroft and Sheri Blaney, The Right of Passage, by the History Press.

Handwriting on this list of 6 points under the head "Sponsors" appears to be Schoenman's. There are mentions of a Mr. Rye with a phone no. and an address, and of Gulacus Gulbenkian. He remains unidentified. Google brings up Calouste Gulbenkian, Nubar Gulbenkian's father.

Creasey is pleased to believe he can be of use to the BRPF. He discusses plans for his upcoming book, The Evil That Men Do, and asks for BR's thoughts on the matter.

Creasey sends two copies of the draft letter (document 400647) he has composed in support of the BRPF. He informs Schoenman of his plans for his upcoming book, The Evil That Men Do.

Creasey is pleased to believe he can be of use to the BRPF. He discusses plans for his upcoming book, The Evil That Men Do, and asks for BR's thoughts on the matter.

BR advises Creasey to proceed with his book, The Evil That Men Do, as he and his publisher see fit.

BR clarifies his views on Communism and "other -isms", reiterating that his purpose and the purpose of the BRPF is the prevention of world war. To that end, BR suggests several revisions to Creasey's draft letter, requesting Creasey's feedback.

Creasey is glad that Schoenman and BR approve of his letter-writing approach in support of the BRPF. He requests white, 8.5" x 5.5" envelopes from Schoenman.

Creasey thanks BR for his revisions to Creasey's draft letter, and affirms his positive feelings towards the BRPF.

Creasey requests the copies of BR's books that were promised to him by Schoenman.

Schoenman lays out some doubts about Creasey's proposed means of gathering support for the BRPF, particularly the idea of "improving the image" of BR and the BRPF. Schoenman observes that the BRPF requires money and people more than what he refers to as "apologetics or explanations". Their work is controversial and expectedly so.

He apologizes for Creasey's not having received BR's books, and promises to contact BR's publisher promptly.

Simons presents his thoughts on which fundraising firm Creasey might look into on behalf of the BRPF, and invites Creasey to be his guest at an upcoming address on the subject.

Simons requests more information on the BRPF's needs and offers to consider the issue himself.

Creasey sends Schoenman a copy of his correspondence with John Simons (record 135159), and asks Schoenman to get in touch with him directly.

Creasey informs Simons that he will ask Schoenman to contact Simons directly.

Creasey is sorry to have received Schoenman's last letter (record 135158), and agrees that while they share the same goal of peace, their methods are wholly different and they would not be able to work together effectively.

Schoenman thanks Creasey for his letter and understands his decision to part ways.

BR thanks Damon for her financial support. He invites her to an upcoming art exhibition at Woburn Abbey and hints at further events to be held in support of the BRPF, to which she will be invited.

BR sends Damon information on the dangers of Goldwater, and on the circumstances surrounding the death of President Kennedy. He requests the additional financial support she had mentioned to Ralph Schoenman.

Schoenman requests financial support from Damon as the BRPF moves to hold a war crimes tribunal against the US government for their war in Vietnam.

Davies expresses surprise at not knowing of the existence of the Bertrand Russell Peace Fund, sends a small personal donation, and pledges to raise support through his contacts in Wales.

He is also surprised at Russell's being unaware of the demonstration of thanks that took place in Wales and feels that BR should be kept informed about the doings of his supporters.

Davies's letter to his colleagues at University College of Wales, outlining BR's work and the need for financial support of the BRPF.

In the top left corner Davies has handwritten, "This is being sent to those staff colleagues who might be well disposed. I can only hope there will be some results."

Yule thanks Davies for his donation, and support of the BRPF. He encloses a receipt for said donation.

Davies encloses further contributions from his University College of Wales, Aberystwyth colleagues, with a brief breakdown of the donors.

Davies has handwritten a response on the bottom half of the signed ribbon copy of record 135172, requesting that Yule inform him of the total amounts of any "Aberystwyth contributions".

Yule thanks Davies for "letting me know about the cheque and that everything has been sorted out."

Davies clarifies his recent financial contribution to the BRPF, a cheque for the amount of £2-2sh.

Yule apologizes for not responding sooner, and confirms that contributions from Davies and those he contacted total £21.10s.0d.

"Dear Mr. Yule,
Enclosed is an item which should have come to you with one of my earlier messages.
Yours truly,
Mansel Davies"

Miles sends Davies a cheque for the Bertrand Russell Peace Fund.

Annotation by Davies reads, "This item has been acknowldged to Mr. Miles."

Pottle thanks Davis for meeting with himself, Vanessa [Redgrave?], and Ralph [Schoenman], and requests that they meet again in the next few days.

Schoenman and Pottle ask Davis to either meet with them to discuss the BRPF, or tell them "to forget it."

BR thanks Davis for his interest in the BRPF, hoping Davis will become more involved than just lending his name to the activities of the proposed BRPF. BR asks Davis to let him know once he comes to a decision, at which time BR would be happy to discuss matters further.

The letter is written at the suggestion of a Mr. Bennett, to remind Davis of his commitment to meet with BR's secretaries again following their first meeting in April 1963. The secretaries are willing to meet Davis in New York to discuss the BRPF if that is convenient for him.

In a returned letter BR asks if Davis would be willing to give a performance at Woburn Abbey, as part of the planned Arts Festival, in support of the BRPF. The letter is signed in facsimile.

Schoenman writes about a meeting with Deighton with a mention of "Paul". BR would be very pleased to see Edna O'Brien but in a few weeks' time "as he is anxious to finish his autobiography (1950-now)!"

[Schoenman was seeing McCartney at this time.]

It was a pleasure for BR to see Deighton recently. BR has sent him some of his works, and expresses his enjoyment of Deighton's own works.

BR writes to Deighton c/o Edna O'Brien.

BR asks if Deterling would be willing to meet with two of his secretaries regarding his plans for a long-term project concerning the question of nuclear warfare.

BR invites Dietrich to visit him at his home in North Wales.

Note regarding Marlene Dietrich, who can be contacted c/o the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. The note describes her schedule, and suggests asking her to meet with BR in North Wales between her stops in Edinburgh and Manchester.

Sent on behalf of Marlene Dietrich, the note thanks BR for his invitation of 6 August to North Wales but she is unable to accept due to her commitments.

Irvine invites Schoenman to meet with Diamond during her stay at the Hotel Savoy from August 10th to the 14th.

Farley outlines BR's work for peace, and stresses the urgent need for support and financial contributions to the BRPF in order to continue its agenda.

BR asks Lady Epstein to meet with two of his secretaries to discuss BR's upcoming long-term project concerning the question of nuclear warfare.

Epstein fears that despite the well-meant efforts of BR and his followers to end nuclear armaments and war, they are having no impact on the powers that be. As such she feels it would be a waste of BR's secretaries' time to meet with her. 

BR thanks Fichandler for his recent contribution to BR's work for peace.

Schoenman outlines BR's work for peace and stresses the urgent need for support and financial contributions to it in order to continue its agenda.

Farley outlines BR's work for peace and stresses the urgent need for support and financial contributions to it in order to continue its agenda.

BR expresses his gratitude to Foreman for the latter's generous support of BR's work for peace. BR refers to an upcoming announcement of his plans (i.e., the BRPF).

Foreman writes to invite BR and guests of his choosing to Foreman's upcoming film premiere in London. The film, "The Victors", is Foreman's own contribution to world peace and he feels BR's appearance at the premiere might be of assistance to the work of the BRPF.

Enclosed is a 5-page description of the nature and subject of the film "The Victors".

BR accepts Foreman's invitation to attend the world premiere of "The Victors", with the caveat that health or unforeseen circumstances may affect his acceptance.

BR encloses some literature concerning the BRPF.

Schoenman outlines BR's work for peace and stresses the urgent need for support and financial contributions to it in order to continue its agenda. He asks if Kerby will make mention of this in Frontier Magazine.

A Representative, Fulton writes to Schoenman to request BR's autograph on his then enclosed copy of the 1962/08/20 edition of Newsweek. He sympathizes with and greatly admires BR's convictions, principles, and work for world peace.

There is a handwritten post-script reading, "I hope that the local governing group in Britain, will not construe compliance by Lord Russell with my request, either (or possibly all) illegal, immoral, or subversive?"

Fulton is resending his letter of 1963/01/11. It was returned to him after being sent to Schoenman's previous Elystan Street address.

Schoenman was extremely pleased to hear from Fulton, and is sending some materials of interest with his response. He asks if Fulton sees the journal The Minority of One, which carries monthly statements and articles from BR.

Goldfarb clarifies Schoenman's misunderstanding that he wanted BR to write a preface for his book; he only asked for BR's thoughts on it. Goldfarb is aware that his book is not a commercial success, but it is helpful as a source of fundraising for charitable organizations. He offers to send several copies to Schoenman, as well as an annual donation to the BRPF.

Schoenman thanks Goldfarb for his generosity, and states that he will try to get Goldfarb's book published in the UK.

BR thanks Goldfarb for his generous contributions to the BRPF. He explains that he hasn't offered a comment on Goldfarb's book because the book isn't directly related to the matter of nuclear war, a topic to which BR prefers to restrict his commentary.