BR is "... concerned about the forthcoming Summit Conference in Alexandria of the Arab Heads of State."

BR believes that if Israel relates its water project "... to the possibility of settling Arab refugees, and if you [Eshkol] could declare willingness to accept a number of refugees", it could offset the negative overtones toward Israel at the Conference.

Also present is a single sheet copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

A thank-you letter expressing regret that Schoenman could not contact Harman during his stay in London.

Schoenman hopes he will have the opportunity to discuss matters with Harman again.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Eshkol refers to his meetings with Schoenman and outlines Israel's position on the refugee issue and the water project.

Eshkol states that "... the Arab refugees are not refugees in the classic sense", and that Israel's water project is an "entirely legitimate enterprise."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR,X).

BR is "in contact with Egyptian authorities with regard to certain compromise suggestions."

Eliav is Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel.

Schoenman refers to a discussion he had at the Soviet Embassy concerning BR's letter on Soviet Jewry.

Schoenman states that the Soviets imparted that "... anti-Semitism was illegal in the Soviet Union [and] how cultural facilities would now be increased."

Lourie is Israeli Ambassador.

BR inquires if Lourie could arrange a meeting between Eshkol and Schoenman as BR is unable to travel to London.

BR also expresses his "sadness at the untimely death of Mr. Peled."

Lourie has "... cabled the Prime Minister's office about an appointment with Mr. Schoenman."

Eshkol cannot meet with Schoenman while in London, but suggests Schoenman call on Dr. Yaakov Herzog, one of Eshkol's advisors.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TLS(X).

Herzog is an advisor to Prime Minister Eshkol.

Schoenman states that his meeting with Herzog was "stimulating and rewarding".

Typed on a Plas Penhryn typewriter.

Eshkol makes reference to the meeting between his advisor, Dr. Herzog, and Schoenman where a meeting between an Israeli official and a member of the United Arab Republic was discussed.

There is an additional version of this letter found at record 65041; it has an additional paragraph, and it is not known which version was sent.

Eban is Deputy Prime Minister of Israel.

Eban suggests to BR that he should consider the series of questions concerning the "spiritual future of mankind" that were put to him by Ma'ariv newspaper journalist Geula Cohen.

In red pencil at the lower right-hand of the letter: "Tyfyl of 23 August. I should be pleased to answer political subjects but prefer not to enter religious discussion YS/BR".

No such interview is known.

Nenni is Deputy Vice-President of Italy.

Nenni is unable to serve on the Advisory Council of the BRPF.

Ake is Ivory Coast Ambassador.

Ake points out an error where BR appears to be referring to events in the Ivory Coast, but the events mentioned in the Guardian actually refer to events in the Upper Volta.

BR apologizes for the error in an article and mentions that his secretary had written a correction; however, the "... newspaper has declined to publish it." (This letter has not been found.)

Hussain is King of Jordan.

BR is "... gravely disturbed about the onset of an arms race between Israel and the Arab world."

BR hopes that Hussain, along with other Middle East leaders, will consent to "international supervision and control of all nuclear plants and delivery systems for rockets."

Also present are two additional copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

On the additional copies "Hussain" is spelt incorrectly as "Hussein".

Mathu is Private Secretary to President Kenyatta.

Mathu, on behalf of President Kenyatta, states that "... the Republic of Kenya would support any person or organization that works for peace in the world."

Kenyatta is President of Kenya.

BR inquires if Kenyatta would become a sponsor of the BRPF as BR is "... seeking to influence public opinion in the West through a new journal for which we need financial assistance."

BR requests the release of prisoners denied the right of habeas corpus and the visit of a representative of the BRPF to those detained.

The people BR refers to are as follows: Dennis Akumu, Administrative Secretary of the K.P.U. Ochola M'Akanyengo, K.P.U. Executive. Vicky Wachiira, Game Hunters Workers Union. Patrick Otto, East African Common Civil Servants' Union. Wycliffe Rading, Personal Assistant to Oginga Odinga. Oluande Koduol, Private Secretary to Oginga Odinga. Oyange, National Chairman of National Youth League. Carolyne Okello-Odongo, Personal Secretary to Oginga Odinga. Christopher Makokha, Secretary-General of K.P.U. The K.P.U. is the Kenya People's Union, led by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, a former Vice-President of Kenya.

Kim Min Hua is President of the People's Korea Newspaper, Japan.

Letter deals with the "... question of free travel of Korean citizens in Japan to and from their fatherland."

Kim Min Hua encloses a copy of an appeal and a newspaper article so that BR can "... understand specific conditions concerning the Korean people in Japan."

Han Duk Su is Chairman of the Central Standing Committee.

The appeal seeks support for establishing the freedom of movement for Korean citizens in Japan to visit their homeland.

Article entitled "Freedom of Travel to and from Fatherland Must be Ensured to Korean Citizens in Japan".

Article entitled "Japanese Lawyers' Organizations Issue Joint Statement, Demanding Free Travel of Koreans in Japan".

Article entitled "More Support for Movement of Koreans in Japan for Free Travel to and from Fatherland!".

Kim Min Hua is President of the People's Korea newspaper, Japan.

BR endorses "... the demand for Koreans resident in Japan to be free to travel to and from Korea."

BR's signature may be secretarial—compare that at record 64990 on a letter to Eshkol.

Kim Min Hua "... sincerely hope[s] that you [BR] will render continous help to us in our just movement."

Attached petition is a copy of the one found at record 65020.

A thank-you letter.

As-Salim As-Sabah is King of Kuwait.

BR inquires if the King would receive two of his representatives to discuss the work of the BRPF.

BR also makes reference to an enclosed brochure (not present) that describes the aims of the BRPF.

Presumably not sent.

BR thanks the King for agreeing to see his representatives, Charles Ellis and Schoenman, and wonders if a third representative, Khalid Zaki, might also be allowed to meet with the King.

Ralph Schoenman is BR's Private Secretary.

Khalid Ahmed Zaki is the Director of the Middle Eastern Department of the BRPF.

Charles Ellis is the Executive Secretary of the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Jaffar is Kuwaiti Ambassador to London.

Jaffar informs BR that his representatives should not travel to Kuwait at this time as the King is away and "... is not expected to return to Kuwait for some time."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TLS(X).

BR is "... puzzled to learn of the spirit in which your Ambassador approached my representatives" and wonders if the invitation to visit Kuwait still holds.

Salem is in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lebanon.

BR expresses his thanks for the treatment accorded his two secretaries and to Schoenman.

BR feels "... that the struggle against nuclear war is intimately related to the striving of justice felt as a unifying force amongst the peoples of Africa and Asia."

Karame is Prime Minister of Lebanon.

BR believes that an arms race in the Middle East "... can be in no one's true interest."

BR appeals for "... each leader in the Middle East to declare his willingness to admit international supervision and control of all nuclear plants and delivery systems for rockets."

Also present are two copies of the letter, TL(CAR) and TL(CAR,X).

Rashid states that BR's focus on the arms race between the Arabs and Israel is not the fundamental issue, rather BR should be "... calling for the removal of the flagrant injustice done to Arabs."

Karame imparts that the cause of trouble in the region stems from the "... establishment of Israel and the forcible expulsion of a million Palestinians from their homes...."

Lawrence is Liberian Ambassador.

A thank-you letter.

Tunku Abdul Rahman is Prime Minister of Malaysia.

BR appeals to Tunku Abdul Raman to bring Lim Shee Peng (Albert Lim) to trial or be released.

Lim is a political activist who is being detained and denied basic rights.

Keita is President of Mali.

BR has "... followed with great approval your [Keita's] policies with regard to the Cold War and the welfare of your country."

BR would consider it "a great honour" if Keita would agree to sponsor the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Keita is President of Mali.

BR is "... deeply shocked by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka."

BR suspects the "direct involvement" of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Title of letter: "St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Valletta Cathedral Appeal Fund".

Dorman is Governor of Malta.

Letter outlines reasons why the Cathedral should be saved and makes reference to an enclosed (see record 65040) copy of an appeal supported by the "Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Winston Churchill".

An appeal to save St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Valletta, Malta. The appeal calls on people to contribute to the fund in order to preserve the Cathedral.
 

A variant version of a letter found at record 65011. This version has a new paragraph inserted below the first paragraph. It is unknown which version was sent.

Mintoff is Leader of the Opposition in Malta.

BR is "... anxious to learn as to your [Mintoff's] opinion of the possibility of Malta as home for the proposed International Radio Station."

BR also asks if Mintoff would be able to receive representatives from the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation.

BR refers to Mintoff as "Prime Minister" yet Mintoff refers to himself as "Leader of the Opposition". The Prime Minister of Malta is Giorgio Borg Oliver.

BR refers to his own "friend, John Papworth".

Olivier is Prime Minister of Malta. Sandys is Secretary of State for the Colonies, London.

Title: "Document A".

Document deals with the issue of Malta's independence from Great Britain and lists possible referendum questions. It is attached to the document at record 65044.

Buttigieg is Deputy Leader.

The document is also signed by D.M. Cremona (Chairman) and J. Zerafa (General Secretary, Malta Labour Party).

Sandys is the Secretary of State for the Colonies, London.

Title "Document B". It deals with the issue of Malta's independence from Britain, and is attached to the document at record 65043.

Mintoff states that "... the reins of government are in the hands of the Nationalist Party whose electoral programme ... committed the country for the time being to a defence alliance with Britain and NATO."

Mintoff also refers to two documents enclosed, document "A" (see record 65043), and document "B" (see record 65044).

"Unsent".

BR "... considers it the greatest pity that the Conservative government and the Catholic hierarchy have combined to prevent you [Mintoff] from leading Malta to a sane, independent future."

BR inquires if Mintoff can receive his representatives in Malta.

In blue ink at the foot of the letter is: "Unsent".

"Not sent".

An additional copy of the letter is found at record 65046, although this letter appears to have been sent.

Mintoff is "probably" going to visit London before the spring and would like to meet with BR should his visit materialize.

BR, in regard to Mintoff's proposed visit to London, states that "it will be a great pleasure to meet you".

BR comments that Patrick Pottle had been incorrectly identified in Malta as his private secretary in Labour Party newspapers. Pottle had not been employed by him "... since late last year and certainly had no authority to represent me during his stay in Malta."

On the verso is another copy of the letter with an additional paragraph added; this copy has been partially over typed.

Also present is an additional copy of the letter, TL(CAR), with the same features found on the original, except that the letter has been marked with a "V" through it in red ink.

It is probably the longer version that was sent. It has "Statement" written at the top of one of the copies.

Armendariz is Mexican Ambassador.

Armendariz has read "with great interest" the copy of the letter BR sent to President Lopez Mateos concerning the BRPF.

Armendariz states that he will make the contents of the letter known to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Pozo is President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Mexico.

BR is "... greatly disturbed by the continued detention of the political prisoners in Mexico." BR appeals for their immediate release and is "... particularly concerned about Demetrio Vallejo, former Secretary of the Union of Railway Workers."

Dale is Private Counsellor to the Prince of Monaco, Rainier III.

Dale conveys Prince Rainier's "every wish" for the success of the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation.

Rainier III is the Prince of Monaco.

BR inquires if it would be possible for Rainier to make a "financial contribution" towards the work of the BRPF.

El Fassi is President of Morocco.

El Fassi is concerned about the arms race, both between the Americans and the Soviets and the Arab states and Israel. El Fassi also refers to an enclosed appeal to Kennedy and Khrushchev; see record 65056.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

El Fassi appeals to Kennedy and Khrushchev to end the arms race.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TLS(TC).

BR feels that "... the advent of a nuclear arms race between Israel and the Arab governments would be disastrous." He also thinks that it is an encouraging sign that Israel and the United Arab Republic are willing to sign the Test Ban Treaty.

Hussan II is King of Morocco.

BR is "gravely concerned" about the "... arrest and maltreatment of large numbers of intellectuals and members of the political left." BR calls for an amnesty for Hussan's "political opponents".

BR calls the probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka a "crime against Morocco itself", and urges the "immediate dismissal and extradition of General Mohammed Oufkir to France."

Mehdi Ben Barka is a Moroccan Nationalist leader and politician.

Oufkir is Home Secretary in the Moroccan government.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is Prime Minister of Nigeria. BR is concerned about the arrest and treatment of Dr. Allen and inquires if his release was possible on "humanitarian grounds".

Maliki is Nigerian Ambassador.

BR makes reference to an enclosed (see record 65060) copy of a letter he sent to the Nigerian Prime Minister, and requests that Maliki forward this additional copy to the Prime Minister.

Oba is a staff member of the Nigerian Embassy.

Oba acknowledges BR's letter concerning the arrest of Dr. V.A. Allen.

Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon is Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria.

BR expresses his "... grave concern about the massacres of the Ibo people of Eastern Nigeria."

Field Marshall Ayub Khan is President of Pakistan.

BR asks if it would be possible to release Abdul Ghaffar Khan on "grounds of humanity". Khan has been imprisoned for 15 years.

The letter has been edited in black ink.

Ayub Khan is President of Pakistan.

Ayub Khan has read Unarmed Victory and is "... particularly interested in your [BR's] assessment of the Indo-Chinese conflict."

Ayub Khan implies that tensions in the region would be reduced if India would settle the Kashmir dispute.

In regards to India's military build-up on the Chinese border, Ayub Khan says: "... even a child cannot help coming to the conclusion that this is no way to contain communism."

BR is "... in no doubt that the election of Goldwater will make a nuclear war probable." BR also asserts that "... Goldwater has uttered a sentence of death on all of us."

BR encloses an appeal (not present) entitled "An Appeal on the Danger to the World of Goldwater's Policies".

Goldwater is a U.S. Senator from Arizona and Republican Presidential candidate.

BR agrees with Ayub Khan's assessment of the serious consequences of India's development of a large army during a time when its population is already under strain.

BR asks Ayub Khan to make a grant to the BRPF "... for research and general effort on behalf of peace and development."

This was sent to the Audits and Accounts Office of the Pakistan Embassy. However, Pakistan maintains a High Commission in London, not an embassy and thus the recipient's name has been amended.

A thank-you letter and acknowledgement of the donation to the BRPF on behalf of the President of Pakistan. The amount of the donation is £3,750 sterling or 50,000 rupees.

Hillaly is Pakistani High Commissioner.

BR is "most grateful" for Hilaly's assistance in facilitating the donation to the BRPF on behalf of the President of Pakistan.

BR misspells the name Hilaly as "Hillaly".

Bhutto is Pakistani Foreign Minister.

Bhutto suggests that the BRPF could study certain developments in the region in order to "... make a break-through where others have failed so far." The specific developments mentioned in the letter are the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the fact that the Western Powers and the Soviet Union "... are engaged in a competitive venture to convert India into a mighty arsenal."

Attached to the letter are two envelopes, both addressed to BR.

The letter has its own envelope which is enclosed in a diplomatic bag envelope.

BR congratulates Ayub Khan on his "admirable and courageous" initiative in attempting to act as a mediator in the dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia.

BR tells Ayub Khan that the BRPF is at his disposal.

BR shares Bhutto's "... apprehension about the rapid military build-up in India" and will keep Bhutto informed as to the results of any talks his representatives have with the Indian government.

BR states that the BRPF will "... spare no effort in our talks with the government of India to achieve such a settlement." BR is referring to the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan.

The letter is typed on the larger-type Plas Penhryn typewriter on "Foundation paper".

BR asks Bhutto to provide literature on his policy and also refers to an enclosed (not present) budget for the BRPF journal.

BR hopes that Bhutto will be able to provide financial support for the publication of the journal. The journal is said to be about to begin publication.

(The BRPF journal, London Bulletin, began in Sept. 1967; there was also Foundation Bulletin in New York, but the one described to Bhutto was the Spokesman; see record 65089.)

BR is "grateful" to Bhutto for finding time to meet with him on 24 June 1965 and "... was impressed by the reasonableness of your [Ayub Khan's] attitude towards Kashmir and relations with India."

The letter is addressed to Ayub Khan c/o Claridges Hotel in London.

Ali is Director General at the Pakistani Embassy.

A thank-you letter.

BR congratulates Ayub Khan on his settling of the Rann of Kutch dispute.

BR congratulates Ayub Khan on his settling of the Rann of Kutch dispute and states that his "... leadership and statesmanship are admired by all...."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Schoenman refers to enclosed copies of "recent communications" between BR and Pakistani President Ayub Khan; for them, see records 65077 and 65078.

A thank-you letter in which Ayub Khan, with regard to BR, states: "We admire your courage and tenacity in fighting for the restoration of decency in international relations and for banishing violence as an instrument for resolving international disputes."

BR refers to the enclosed (not present) text of his article in the Pakistani Times. He hopes that the Pakistani government can assist the BRPF financially.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR refers to an enclosed copy (not present) of his article in the Pakistani Times.

BR has been approached by Pakistanis wishing to make private contributions to the BRPF, and in light of this fact asks "... if it would be possible for foreign exchange restrictions to be lifted with regard to contributions to our Foundation and its work?"

One of those wishing to make a private contribution to the BRPF is Afgan Prince Sardar Abdur Rehman Khan Effendi.

BR's efforts to obtain a "just settlement" of the disputed Kashmir region and to stop Indian aggression against Pakistan "have not met with success".

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Ayub Khan comments that despite the acceptance of a cease-fire the ".... solution of the Kashmir problem which was the root cause of the conflict, is nowhere in sight."

BR comments to Ayub Khan: "You may be assured of my support of the cause of self-determination for the people of Kashmir, and for your own efforts to establish peace between India and Pakistan."

BR is "... deeply shocked by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka."

BR also suspects the "direct involvement" of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Hilaly conveys a message from Pakistani President Ayub Khan, whereby BR is informed that the Pakistani government will donate £4000 sterling to "... assist in your [BR's] publishing plans...."

BR is pleased that Hilaly was "... able to see Mr. Farley last Friday" and refers to "... the need to follow up the Tashkent agreement."

BR thanks Ayub Khan for the financial donation and explains that the money is required "... for a publication entitled the Spokesman."

However, BR states that the BRPF would require an annual sum of £3000 in order to publish the Spokesman and asks Ayub Khan if he would seriously consider "granting to us [the BRPF] the full budget...."

[For a previous reference to the Spokesman, see record 65074. The Spokesman finally began publication in 1970.]

A thank-you letter for "... the help and assistance given Mr. Schoenman."

Hilaly refers to the enclosed National Bank of Pakistan cheque (not present) for the amount of £4000.

The money is a donation to the BRPF to cover publishing costs.

A thank-you letter for the financial donation to the BRPF.

A thank-you letter for an enclosed (not present) newspaper clipping.

BR's signature includes some poorly inked letters.

Yusuf is the Pakistani Foreign Secretary.

BR refers to a "recent meeting" with Zulfiqar Bhutto where the former "spoke very highly" of Yusuf. BR states that Bhutto is "an old friend".

Macapagal is Philippine President.

BR urges Macapagal "in the name of humanity" to issue a passport to Celia Mariano.

Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR writes on behalf of political prisoners in the Philippines and asks if it is possible to release the following people who are either facing the death penalty or life in prison: Frederico Maclang (peasant leader), Ramon Espiritu (trade union leader), Magno Bueno (peasant leader), Honofre Mangila (trade union leader), Cenon Bungay (Huk member), Jose Lava (lawyer), Angel Baking (counsellor in the Foreign Affairs department), Simeon Rodriguez (cinema and theatrical producer), Frederico Bautista (former army major), and Rosario Santos (woman embroidery worker).

BR refers to an enclosed (not present) copy of a letter sent 24 June 1964.

BR "... cannot understand how the Manila Chronicle obtained the copy of it."

BR tells the city editor that he does not want the private letter published and is "... sorry that the Manila Chronicle has come to possess my letter through means unknown to me."

Probably BR's reference is to the document at record 65096.

BR refers to an enclosed letter (not present) he had sent to President Macapagal and is "troubled" that the letter has not been acknowledged.

Ang is Pardons and Parole Administrator.

Ang comments that the names of the political prisoners whom BR has asked clemency for will be "... submitted to the Board of Pardons and Parole for its consideration."

In red crayon at the top left-hand corner of the letter: "Dear Bertie for your notice".

Marcos is President of the Philippines.

BR comments that he "... can think of no more fitting decision to mark the advent of your [Marcos'] administration than a humanitarian amnesty for all political prisoners in the Philippines."