Fenback asks Farley if he could help with the enclosed letter, document .177122, dated 29 August 1969. The letter is from Ferruccio Rossi-Landi and is addressed to the editor of the New Left Review, Robin Blackburn.

The letter is in regard to the imprisonment of Régis Debray, and asks if BR would agree to sign an appeal for the release of Debray. The date is taken from the envelope addressed to the BRPF.

Ferruccio Rossi-Landi is an Italian philosopher. See the website http://www.crs4.it/cisst/intro-rossi-landi.html

Telegram reads: "Russell agrees to join Debray appeal"; see record 65601.

Farley informs Fernbach that BR has agreed to sign the appeal for the release of Régis Debray; see record 65601.

Ferruccio Rossi-Landi is an Italian philosopher.

Farley informs Rossi-Landi that his letter to the editor of the New Left Review was forwarded to the BRPF, and that a telegram was sent to Saverio Tutino.

Farley encloses (not present) a copy of the telegram found at record 65602.

Richardson is one of the directors of Woodfall Films Limited.

A thank-you note to BR for signing the petition for Régis Debray.

Wood, writing on behalf of Christopher Farley, comments that Farley has had difficulty contacting Vanessa Redgrave.

The letter is written on the verso of BRPF letterhead.

Farley makes reference to an enclosed message (see record 65609) for the meeting on Brazil, which is to take place in Paris.

Farley also asks if Darling could "... find out something about the more recent Bolivian prisoners."

BR comments that the BRPF "... warmly welcomes this meeting and wishes to associate itself with its purpose."

The statement is mentioned as an attachment to the letter at record 65608.

Goulart is President of Brazil.

"Not sent". BR asks Goulart if he could receive two of his representatives to discuss the BRPF, and refers to an enclosed brochure (not present). BR's signature is poorly written. Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177132. TL(CAR).

Blanco is President of Brazil.

BR appeals for the release of "... all those imprisoned for political offences."

Doria signs himself "João Doria".

Doria informs Schoenman that "... in the very near future the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation will be able to send an observer to Brazil to assess the present situation...."

Doria is "... quite sure that the liberation of the two Russian spies has connection with the murder of President Kennedy...."

A thank-you for the introduction letters to Schoenman and Rotblat, Secretary-General of the Pugwash Conferences.

Doria refers to a manifesto being sent to the UN, of which excerpts will be forwarded to BR.

Doria has just visited BR at Plas Penrhyn.

Doria refers to an interview with Joachim Joesten, author of Oswald, Assassin or Fall Guy?.

Doria notes that Goldwater's silence on Kennedy is "very strange" as "this should be an exceptional opportunity to fight against Mr. Johnson's policy."

Doria encloses a copy of an article "... printed by the most conservative paper from Rio de Janeiro", and notes "It is not terrible? Please send it to Sir Bertrand Russell."

The enclosed article, document .177137, is in French and is titled "Torture et Insensibilité".

Schoenman finds Doria's information on Kennedy "most useful", and refers to the enclosed (not present) "... copy of Lord Russell's statement, and Mr. Lane's reply to the Warren Commission Report."

A thank-you letter.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177140, TL(CAR).

Schoenman asks Doria to forward him a copy of Le Monde and also requests information on Brazil, specifically "... about American domination, exploitation and the general political situation."

Although the letter is not signed, it is assumed to be from Schoenman.

Schoenman hopes Doria has "... received our material and my recent letter"; see record 65617.

A holiday card wishing BR a Happy Near Year.

A holiday card wishing Schoenman a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, but stating "... we can not have the same", owing to the large number of Brazilians still imprisoned.

Doria mentions that he will write Schoenman about a "very important matter".

A thank-you letter, assumed to be from Schoenman, though it is unsigned.

A message for the Congress for Solidarity with Cuba, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, 28-30 March 1963.

BR comments that "the attempt to punish Cuba for internal measures which some other states dislike is rank imperialism and totally unjustifiable."

Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177147, TEL(CAR). A copy of a telegram to the President of Brazil is on the same page; see record 65623.

Goulart is President of Brazil.

BR cables the same message found at record 65622, but adds that he "... ardently hopes that you [Goulart] will permit the Congress to take place and that you will grant visas to all who wish to attend it." A telegram to the Congress for Solidarity with Cuba appears on the same page; see record 65622.

Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177147, TL(CAR).

BR comments on U.S. military involvement around the world and states: "It is the reckless behaviour of the U.S. government which brings the world to the brink of nuclear war."

The article is a standard text beginning "The problem which confronts all those interested in peace today is the present policy of the United States."

Naserallah is a representative for the Bahraini Students in Beirut.

Naserallah requests BR's "... denunciation of British troops murdering justified Bahranini revolutionists seeking basic citizens rights...."

Zhivkov is President of Bulgaria.

Schoenman requests Zhivkov's opinion of two enclosed pamphlets (not present). The pamphlets concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

BR hopes that "... Bulgarian popular organizations and journals will give attention to the work of the International War Crimes Tribunal...."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177150, TL(CAR).

Zhelyaskov is Counsellor to the Embassy.

Zhelyaskov refers to an enclosed letter addressed to BR from President Zhivkov; see record 65629.

The letter is undated. The letter is mentioned as an enclosure at record 65628.

Zhivkov assures BR that "Bulgarian public organizations and journals" will follow the activity of the International War Crimes Tribunal.

BR appreciates support for the International War Crimes Tribunal and hopes a national committee can be established in Bulgaria.

Voutova is the Embassy secretary.

Voutova, writing on behalf of the National Council of Women in Bulgaria, requests information about the Atlantic Peace Foundation and the BRPF.

Voutov is the Bulgarian ambassador.

Voutov invites BR to visit Bulgaria as a guest of Prime Minister Zhivkov on the occasion of the 9th World Youth Festival. The festival is to be held in Sofia "28th July to 6th August 1968".

Voutov encloses the official invitation from Prime Minister Zhivkov; see record 65634.

The invitation to attend the 9th World Youth Festival was first mentioned in Voutov's letter of 3 July 1968; see record 65632.

In Russian with an English translation. The English translation spells Zhivkov as "Jivkov"; and is document .177157.

Zhivkov invites BR to attend the 9th World Festival of Youth and Students.

BR, in regard to the invitation to attend the 9th World Youth Festival, comments "unfortunately, in my ninety-seventh year I am unable to accept this invitation." BR asks if a representative could attend the conference in his place.

Zhelyaskov is the Bulgarian Chargé d'Affaires.

Zhelyaskov informs BR that he can send his representative to the 9th World Youth Festival. Zhelyaskov also asks for some "biographical details" on Alexander Cockburn, who will be acting as BR's representative for the conference.

Farley encloses a brief biography of John Halliday (document .177162), who will be attending the 9th World Youth Festival in Bulgaria as BR's representative.

Alexander Cockburn was to have attended the festival as BR's representative (see record 65636), but had to cancel due to illness.

BR comments on the militant actions of the U.S. and France, and refers to the "serious crisis" over Czechoslovakia's future. BR has appealed to Soviet Premier Kosygin not to "intervene militarily in Czechoslovakia".

Also present is a copy of BR's message, document .177164, TS(CAR).

The letter is addressed to the editors of The Times and Le Monde.

BR contests the claims made by "Bulgarian writers and artists" who have contradicted BR's previous claim of "the annexationist tendencies of the Bulgarian government". In particular BR focuses on "philosopher" Panayot Guindev, calling him "... an imbecile who tries in vain to put into order what he does not understand in the service of an illiterate dictatorship."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177166, TL(CAR). The copy is identical to the first TL(CAR) except it is also signed by Jean-Paul Sartre, Vladimir Dedijer, and Laurent Schwartz.

There is also a one-page copy of the letter, document .177167, TL(TC).

The copy appears to be a draft as it is edited and contains: "Odeon 8653 French text" at the top of the letter, and "M. Olle Wivek—Denmark. 3 days then Belgrade. Before 1" at the foot of the letter.

The letter is addressed to the editor of the Times.

BR comments on the Bulgarian Ambassador's letter that was published 19 October 1968, in which he made a "categorical denial" of any further plans for aggression by the Bulgarian government.

BR states that the letter needs "no comment" from himself "... two months after the occupation of Czechoslovakia and 19 years after the publication of "Nineteen-Eightyfour".

The letter reads: "Pam, I think the French will complain of the inaccurate reference to Napoleon; if so BR would agree to "against". Please copy for filing in Wales. Thanks."

The letter is in reference to the document found at record 65642.

BR responds to attacks by "Bulgarian intellectuals and writers ... and various Soviet functionaries ..." over his previous criticism of the invasion of Czechoslovakia.

BR calls for the immediate withdrawal from Czechoslovakia and the ceasing of "... the threats of military reprisal against others who emulate the Czechoslovaks...."

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .177171 and .177172, TL(CAR).

U Hla Maung is the Burmese Ambassador to the UK.

Schoenman refers to an enclosed letter (see record 65644) addressed to the Prime Minister of Burma, and requests that U Hla Maung forward it to the attention of Prime Minister Ne Win.

Ne Win is Prime Minister of Burma.

BR appeals for the release of political prisoners on "humanitarian grounds".

This letter is mentioned as an enclosure to the letter found at record 65643.

Tin Pe is Second Secretary.

Tin Pe acknowledges Schoenman's letter of 30 October 1964; see 65642.

Schoenman asks for Ne Win's opinion on two enclosed pamphlets (not present). The pamphlet concerns the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam, and the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo.

Vu Huu Binh is the North Vietnamese Consular-General.

Schoenman outlines his travel plans, which include a visit to Phnom Penh, and states that he will return to Rangoon should the bombing prevent him from reaching Phnom Penh. Schoenman is also "appreciative" of the assistance from Mr. Lam Bao.

Although the letter is not signed, Schoenman is assumed to be the writer.

On the verso of the document is a letter to Lam Bao; see record 65648.

Schoenman thanks Lam Bao for his "assistance and your thoughtfulness", and asks him to arrange that the BRPF "... will receive this material [data and photographs of the war in Vietnam] from the VNA office in Rangoon?".

Although the letter is not signed it is assumed that Schoenman is the writer.

This letter appears on the verso of the document found at record 65647.

Ne Win is the Prime Minister of Burma.

BR expresses his "... support and admiration for your [Ne Win's] policy of independence...."

BR also comments that he is "... alarmed by the pressure exercised by the United States against genuine nationalists and progressive leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, President Soekarno and Zulfiqar Bhutto."

At the top left-hand corner of the letter, written in pencil: "General Ne Win 83 Victoria Drive 8W18".

"Not sent". The signature may be secretarial.

Sihanouk is the ruler of Cambodia.

BR asks if Sihanouk could receive two of his representatives for discussions about the BRPF. BR refers to an enclosed brochure (not present) that outlines the aims of the Foundation.

BR asks Sihanouk if he "... would entertain the possibility of some form of public association with it [the BRPF] and its objectives."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177181, TL(CAR).

Sihanouk, in regard to the BRPF, states that BR can be assured "... of Cambodia's wholehearted support in your efforts to rally men of good-will to such a noble cause."

BR asks Sihanouk if he could receive "one or two" of his representatives to discuss the work of the BRPF. BR also inquires if Sihanouk would consent to becoming a sponsor of the BRPF.

BR asks Sihanouk if he could meet with him in Great Britain, as Sihanouk will be visiting Paris "in the near future".

BR asks Sihanouk if he could receive one of his representatives in Paris, and if it would be possible for Sihanouk to visit London.

At the top of the letter, opposite the address: "Trocadero 8896".

BR is sorry to learn of Sihanouk's illness and wishes him a rapid recovery.

BR also mentions that he is "... very disturbed about the attitude of the United States and the dangerous prospect of the extension of hostility". BR will be meeting with UN Secretary-General U Thant to discuss the "war in Vietnam and the conflict in Laos".

Letter is in French.

Below the last typed paragraph are two paragraphs, assumed to be in Sihanouk's hand, written in ink.

Sihanouk refers to an address he delivered at the Paris Faculty of Law and has directed that a copy be forwarded to BR. Sihanouk would "not be justified" in asking Schoenman to visit Cambodia, as BR is already aware of his views.

BR is "... very alarmed by American recklessness ..." and hopes Sihanouk can sponsor the BRPF. BR also asks Sihanouk if he would "... be willing to receive my representative in Phnom Penh to hear certain proposals of mine."

Sihanouk informs BR that he would welcome a visit by his representative to discuss sponsoring the BRPF; however, Sihanouk comments that he will "... be unable to receive the representative in question before the month of November...."

BR finds himself "in complete accord" with Sihanouk's views on the problems in South-East Asia and outlines the topics his representative will bring up with Sihanouk, on his behalf. BR asks Sihanouk to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177192, TL(CAR).

Sihanouk thanks BR for his letter of 7 September 1964 (see record 65661), and restates that he will be unable to receive BR's representative "until the later half of November".

So Nem is Vice-President of the National Assembly, Cambodia.

A thank-you letter for the treatment and time spent with Christopher Farley, who acted as BR's representative while visiting Cambodia.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177195, TL(CAR).

Schoenman requests Sihanouk's opinion on two enclosed pamphlets (not present). The pamphlets concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Hing-Ear and Ngeth-Sophy are members of a Cambodian monastery.

Farley mentions that he has sent the books that Hing-Ear and Ngeth-Sophy have requested, a pocket dictionary and an advanced grammar and reader.

BR understands the reasons why an office of the BRPF cannot be set up in Cambodia. He also asks Sihanouk to sponsor the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177199, TL(CAR).

Sihanouk regrets "... that the outcome of Mr. Farley's visit should have caused you [BR] some disappointment."

Sihanouk tells BR that he has agreed to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177201, TLS(X).

BR is pleased that Sihanouk has agreed to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

BR also refers to an enclosed (not present) copy of his speech to the London School of Economics and his emergency statement on Vietnam.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .177203 and .177204, TL(CAR).

BR is "most grateful" for Sihanouk's telegram of 26 March 1965 (not present) and understands "... the pledges which you have given to respect the resolution adopted by the Conference of Indo-Chinese Peoples."

Chan Youran is Sihanouk's private secretary.

The letter is in French.

Prepared by Hong-Hoene-Docune.

The letter is in French and is addressed to the International Commission of Surveillance and Control. The letter authorizes Ralph Schoenman to travel by plane to Hanoi. "Extreme Urgence" is stamped on the letter.

BR is "... deeply shocked by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka." BR suspects the involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency.

The letter is in French and is typed on the verso of BRPF letterhead. The Chef du Cabinet was Mr. Margain (see record 65682).

Also present is a draft of the letter, document .177211, TL, on BRPF letterhead.

The letter is in French.

Also present is a pamphlet, document .177209, containing the text of Sihanouk's address to the Cambodian parliament.

The pamphlet is titled Message de Samdech Chef de l'État au Parlement, 1966.

Schoenman asks for Meyer's help in documenting "... the nature of the intrusions and the threats to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cambodia."

BR asks Sihanouk if his representative could visit the Cambodian border where there have been "... repeated incursions and provocations from Thailand and Saigon...."

Cover page of an article by Sihanouk, "La Monarchie Khmere", Le Sangkum, Nov. 1966. The cover is in French.

The date is taken from the verso of the document.

BR informs Sihanouk of the "... formal constitution of the International War Crimes Tribunal in London...." BR also refers to enclosed (not present) "documents from the first sessions".

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .177217 and .177218, both TL(CAR).

"Unsent" is written on the verso.

BR wishes to "raise a very serious question" with Sihanouk. BR asks Sihanouk to facilitate visas and transportation for the South Vietnamese "witnesses and victims" who will appear before the International War Crimes Tribunal.

The letter is typed on BRPF letterhead.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .177220 and .177221, both TL(CAR).

Telegram contains the text of the letter found at record 65679.

BR asks Sihanouk to arrange visas and transportation for the South Vietnamese victims of "American atrocities" who are appearing before the International War Crimes Tribunal in Paris.

At the top of the letter, in blue ink: "Make 2nd copy (one for Burchett) for Cambodian Embassy in London".

Chau Seng is an advisor to Sihanouk. Margain is Chief of the Cambodian Cabinet.

BR urgently requests visas for the investigating team of the International War Crimes Tribunal. The members of the investigating team are: Roger Pic, Wilfred Burchett, Ralph Schoenman, Professor Vigier, Dr. Behar, Leon Matarasso, Carol Brightman, and Lawrence Daly.

At the foot of the page, in pencil: "Commission members".

BR adds further names to the list of individuals needing visas; see record 65682. Those individuals mentioned are: Setsure Tsurushima, Malcolm Caldwell, Juan Marie Bras, Courtland Cox, and John Gerassi.

At the foot of the page, in pencil: "Commission members".

Chau Seng, in response to BR's telegrams (see records 65682 and 65683), comments that he cannot give an immediate answer to BR as Sihanouk is away from the capitol.

Phurissara is the Cambodian Foreign Minister. Phurissara acknowledges the receipt of BR's letter of 2 December 1966.

Phurissara tells BR that "Cambodia is always prepared to welcome impartial people who wish to objectively witness ... continual violations of our national territory."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177228, TL(CAR).

Lon Nol is President of the Council of Ministers, Cambodia.

The letter is in French.

Schoenman outlines the flight plans for members of the International War Crimes Tribunal investigating team and asks Margain to "facilitate visa" for Tariq Ali, who will be arriving on a later flight.

Ung Mung is the Cambodian Minister of Information.

Schoenman expresses his appreciation to the assistance given the International War Crimes investigating team and recommends two students who are "... interested in Cambodia and the work of our recent investigating commission."

Pho Bopin is the Cambodian Chargé d'Affaires.

Pho Bopin refers to an enclosed letter (not present) addressed to BR from the Cambodian Minister of External Affairs.

BR has "given great thought to the record of aggression carried out by the United States against the people of Cambodia." BR asks Sihanouk "... to make a formal and solemn declaration concerning the crimes committed against your people by the United States." BR also requests the presence of Commander Kouroudeth at the International War Crimes Tribunal.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177234, TL(CAR).

BR is "alarmed at absence of material promised by you concerning Tribunal's investigation in Cambodia." The information requested by the International War Crimes Tribunal is "urgent" and that the material is "two months late".

BR also asks Ung Mung to provide facilities for Dr. Kahn, Professor Cini, and Maitre Halimi.

Also present are two copies of the telegram, documents .177237 and .177235, TEL(CAR).

Schoenman requests visas for two students (not named) who wish to visit Cambodia "... with a view to understanding more completely the nature of American aggression against the frontiers of Cambodia...."

BR outlines the formation of the World Vietnam Committee and appeals to Sihanouk to join him "... in launching this World Vietnam Committee."

The Committee is to be announced 1 May 1967, and has the support of Fidel Castro, Ho Chi Minh, and Ernesto (Che) Guevara.

The letter is in French.

Sihanouk tells BR that Kouroudeth is available.

In French.

Full title: "Message de Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, Chief de l'État du Cambodge, au Tribunal International Contre les Crimes de Guerre".

Sihanouk makes a declaration about crimes committed against the Cambodian people by the U.S. to the International War Crimes Tribunal.

Also present is a two-page copy, document .177242, TS(CAR).

In French. Pheng Son writes on behalf of Pho Bopin, the Cambodian Chargé d'Affaires.

Pheng Son refers to an enclosed (not present) letter #162 from Sihanouk; see record 65694.

BR's address is given as 11a Wormwood St., London E.C.2.

Pho Bopin informs Schoenman that visas cannot be granted to Alexander Jack and Dalton Carl Shipway due to "the regulation in force".

Pho Bopin refers to an enclosed letter #272 (not present) from Sihanouk.

BR appreciates Sihanouk's "words of support" for the proposed World Committee on Vietnam and also thanks him for "... the important evidence provided us by Commander Kouroudeth." Kouroudeth had provided evidence for the International War Crimes Tribunal.

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

Pho Bobin refers to an enclosed telegram #451 (see record 65701), addressed to BR from Sihanouk.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177249, TLS(X).