Apithy is the President of Dahomey.

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

Krag is Prime Minister of Denmark.

Schoenman asks for Krag's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Haile Selassie is ruler of Ethiopia.

Schoenman asks for Haile Selassie's opinion on enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Kekkonen is President of Finland.

Schoenman asks for Kekkonen's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

M'Ba is President of the Republic of Gabon.

Schoenman asks for M'Ba's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Nkrumah is President of Ghana.

Schoenman asks for Nkrumah's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

In pencil at the top right-hand corner: "For answer see Ghana file 19-I-65".

Kadar is Prime Minister of Hungary.

Schoenman asks for Kadar's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Benediktsson is Prime Minister of Iceland.

Schoenman asks for Benediktsson's opinion on enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Shastri is the Prime Minister of India.

Schoenman asks for Shastri's opinion on enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Soekarno is the President of Indonesia.

Schoenman asks for Soekarno's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Lemass is Prime Minister of Ireland.

Schoenman asks for Lemass' opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

In pencil at the top right-hand corner: "For answer see Ireland file".

Houphouet-Boigny is President of Ivory Coast.

Schoenman asks for Houphouet-Boigny's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Kenyatta is the Prime Minister of Kenya.

Schoenman asks for Kenyatta's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

At the top right-hand corner: "For response see Kenya file".

Toure is President of Guinea.

Schoenman asks for Toure's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Tubman is President of Liberia.

Schoenman asks for Tubman's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

At the top right-hand corner: "For response see Liberia file Feb 4 ref 25".

Phouma is Prime Minister of Laos.

Schoenman asks for Phouma's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Banda is Prime Minister of Malawi.

Schoenman asks for Banda's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Keita is President of Mali.

Schoenman asks for Keita's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Mateos is President of Mexico.

Schoenman asks for Mateos' opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Tsendenbal is Prime Minister of the Mongolian People's Republic.

Schoenman asks for Tsendenbal's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Holyoake is Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Schoenman asks for Holyoake's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Diori is President of Niger.

Schoenman asks for Diori's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Gerhardsen is Prime Minister of Norway.

Schoenman asks for Gerhardsen's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

At the top right-hand corner: "For response see Norway correspondence".

Ayub Khan is President of Pakistan.

Schoenman asks for Ayub Khan's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

At the top right-hand corner: "For answer see Pakistan file: Shahid M. Amin (Feb18) Mamsurahamad (Feb 2)"

Macapagal is President of the Republic of the Philippines.

Schoenman asks for Macapagal's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

At the top right-hand corner: "For answer see Philippines file Feb 5 Benitez".

Cyrankiewicz is Prime Minister of Poland.

Schoenman asks for Cyrankiewicz's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Gheorghiu-Dej is the President of Romania.

Schoenman asks for Gheorghiu-Dej's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Kayibanda is President of the Republic of Ruanda.

Schoenman asks for Kayibanda's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Senghor is the President of Senegal.

Schoenman asks for Senghor's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Margai is Prime Minister of Sierra Leone.

Schoenman asks for Margai's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Hussen is the Prime Minister of the Somali Republic.

Schoenman asks for Hussen's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Erlander is Prime Minister of Sweden.

Schoenman asks for Erlander's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Nyerere is President of Tanganyika.

Schoenman asks for Nyerere's opinion on the enclosed article (not present). The article concerns the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Grunitsky is the President of the Republic of Togo.

Schoenman asks for Grunitsky's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Obote is the Prime Minister of Uganda.

Schoenman asks for Obote's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Nasser is President of the United Arab Republic.

Schoenman asks for Nasser's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Haykal is the editor of Al Ahram.

Schoenman asks for Haykal's opinion on two articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Riffat works in the Presidency Building, Cairo, U.A.R.

Schoenman asks for Riffat's opinion on two articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Kosygin is Premier of the U.S.S.R. and Brezhnev is Chairman.

Schoenman asks for Kosygin and Brezhnev's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh is President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Schoenman asks for Ho Chi Minh's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Tito is President of Yugoslavia.

Schoenman asks for Tito's opinion on two enclosed articles (not present). The articles concern the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam.

Schoenman encloses an article on the Congo, written by Khalid Zaki and himself (not present). Schoenman requests Davidson's opinion on the article.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177551, TL(CAR).

Yachmed and Henein are the editors of La Jeune Afrique. Schoenman requests Yachmed and Henein's opinion on an article written by Khalid Zaki and himself (not present). The article is about the Congo.

Schoenman tells Lee that "we really much appreciate your gift to Lord Russell." Schoenman also mentions that he is sending an article on the Congo, written by Khalid Zaki and himself, by separate post.

Quao is the Counsellor, Mission of Ghana.

Quao thanks Schoenman for the articles on the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam. However, Quao comments that the Ghana Mission does "... not intend to make any public comments on these articles as you have requested."

Kayibanda is President of the Republic of Ruanda.

A thank-you letter. At the top right-hand corner, in ink: "For answer see Ruanda file".

Incze is the Hungarian Ambassador.

A thank-you letter from Farley, on behalf of Schoenman. Farley thanks Incze for the forwarded message from the Hungarian Foreign Minister; see record 65948.

Peter is the Hungarian Foreign Minister.

Peter thanks Schoenman for the articles on the true nature of Western aggression in the Congo, and the true nature of the war of atrocity in Vietnam. Janos also mentions that the Hungarian government "... highly appreciate(s) the activity of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation for lessening the danger of thermo-nuclear war...."

Schoenman refers to this message as a cable; see record 65949.

Schoenman, responding to Quao's letter of 11 February 1965 (see record 65945), comments that Quao has misunderstood his letter. Schoenman was seeking private comments about the enclosed pamphlets, not public comment.

Peter is the Hungarian Foreign Minister.

Schoenman thanks Peter for the telegram; see record 65948.

"Confidential". Kabemba is the Chargé d'Affaires.

Kabemba comments on the alleged behaviour and "provocative attitude" of Schoenman. Kabemba adds that although they hold BR in "... very high esteem ... we were unlikely to entrust such an individual, merely out of his insolent attitude." Kabemba remarks that "... the case of Mr. Hugh Scotland is being dealt with by the appropriate department in Leopoldville." The letter concerns the Savoy Hotel incident.

Schoenman is writing to the editor of the Daily Telegraph.

Schoenman claims that "Peter Simple" does not understand the purpose of his meeting with President Tshombe of the Republic of Congo.

"Peter Simple" is the pseudonym of columnist Michael Wharton (born 1913; still writing the column in 2005; died 2006).

BR, responding to Kamemba's letter of 1 February 1965 (see record 65951), comments on the case of Mr. Scotland and notes that "... the release of Mr. Scotland will be in the best interests of your government and of the Congo...."

BR does not comment on Kamemba's claims about Schoenman's alleged behaviour and "provocative attitude"; see record 65951.

Massamba-Debat is President of Congo (Brazzaville).

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

Mobutu is the President of the Republic of the Congo.

The BRPF appeals to Mobutu to spare the life of Pierre Mulele.

Schoenman asks Callinan about the fate of the political prisoners that Callinan had informed him about previously.

Mondejar asks BR to "intercede [with] your friend Fidel Castro" to spare the life of Gutierrez Menoyos.

At the foot the sender has put "C/P José Martí" after the term "Presidente". Presumably Mondejar is president of a José Martí  organization. Martí  himself died in 1895.

This telegram was relayed by phone from Cambridge to Minffordd, Wales. It is handwritten and contains transcription errors in contrast to document .185163, record 131500. 

Pelleya asks Edith Russell put in a "kind request" to Fidel Castro in order to facilitate the release of his brother, José Luis Pelleya.

Nunez is the Cuban Ambassador.

An invitation to attend a reception on the occasion of the 9th Anniversary of Liberation Day. The reception is to take place 11 January 1968.

Stetler is misspelled as "Steddler" on the invitation.

An invitation to attend a reception on the occasion of the 9th Anniversary of Liberation Day. The reception is to take place 11 January 1968.

Stetler informs the private secretary to the Cuban ambassador that he will be attending the reception at the Cuban Embassy.

The reception is to take place 11 January 1968.

Farley mentions that Schoenman has informed him of a possible conference between the militant black groups in the U.S.A. and Cubans in Havana. Farley asks if Bolaños can do anything in Havana to "complete the final arrangements". Farley mentions that the organizer in the U.S. is James Forman.

Stetler mentions that he will be speaking on Vietnam and the work of the International War Crimes Tribunal at a meeting in Preston, 17 February 1968. Stetler also asks if he could borrow Bolaños' film Hanoi.

Grohs encloses an article (document .177660) about the "criminal President", General Rene Barriontos. Grohs refers to the U.S.S. Pueblo incident involving the U.S. and Korea [on 23 Jan. 1968].

In the upper-left corner there is BR's old notation "Ans.", but the hand is not BR's. Possibly it is that of Russell Stetler.

The Executive Secretariat of the Organization of the Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America states that "urgent" cables have been sent out to "... all member organization(s) exhorting they hold demonstrations and other actions as requested in your message of March nine."

Schoenman's message of 9 March 1968 is not present.

Stetler mentions that he was pleased to receive the report on General Barrientos, and mentions that the BRPF "... has been actively campaigning for the release of Régis Debray and the elimination of the criminal Barrientos régime."

Stetler states that he is enclosing a copy of BR's message to the Trafalgar Square rally (not present).

The letter outlines the "Cuba Sixtyeight" seminar which is sponsored by the BRPF. The seminar is to be held in the province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

Enclosed is an application form to attend the seminar, document .177664, TL.

The letter is typed on Cuba Sixtyeight letterhead.

A thank-you letter for the copy of Tricontinental, issue 6.

The letter is a memorandum concerning the report of discussions with the representatives of Cubacubana.

Farley thanks Aguilar his "recent help with translations", and mentions that Pamela Wood has passed on some letters (not present), which are enclosed for Aguilar's review.

The name was misspelled as "Bolanyos".

Coates and Farley express their "warmest greetings on this July 26".

On the same page is a TEL(TC) addressed to Fidel Castro; see 65972.

Castro is the Prime Minister of Cuba.

The BRPF extends "... heartfelt good wishes on this anniversary of your heroic struggle."

A TEL(TC) appears on the same page addressed to Jorge Bolanyos; see record 65971.

BR is "... distressed to learn that you [Castro] are reported to consider that there was a danger of the restoration of capitalism in Czechoslovakia."

BR adds that "it seems to me very important for socialists and communists throughout the world to support the rights of smaller nations."

Copy of the London Bulletin, issue 5, summer 1968.

The articles in the Bulletin are as follows: "The Ordeal of Régis Debray" "Che Guevara" "From the Cultural Congress at Havana" "Genocide" by Jean-Paul Sartre "Bertrand Russell Speaks Out": "Communications".

Haq is the General Secretary of the Movement for Colonial Freedom, London.

Haq asks Farley if the BRPF could sponsor the Che Guevara meeting that is to take place 7 October 1968 at Conway Hall.

Wood mentions that the BRPF has learnt of Garot's plans to publish "some hitherto unpublished writings of Che Guevara". Wood points out that the BRPF could act as a British distributor of the material.

BR mentions that he is unable to attend the reception being held 10 January 1969 at the Cuban Embassy. Christopher Farley will attend the reception on his behalf.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177677, TL(CAR).

Farley addresses his letter to "Dear Friends" and asks if anyone from the Cuban Embassy would be available to attend the meeting on Sunday.

In French.

Jorge writes on behalf of the Organization of Solidarity for the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

In French.

Beeton asks if the BRPF is organizing another trip to Cuba for "young workers and students".

In French.

Farley responds to Beeton's earlier letter (see record 65980). There are no plans to organize a trip to Cuba this year for "young Western Europeans".

In French.

Farley comments that the BRPF is "very interested" to learn of the proposal to send a delegation from the Organization of Solidarity for the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to Britain. Farley asks Jorge for specific details concerning the proposed visit. He comments that Russell Stetler "is no longer working at this office."

In French.

Jorge, responding to Farley's letter of 10 April 1969 (see record 65982), provides details of the proposed visit by the delegation. Jorge suggests a pubic meeting or press conference during the delegation's visit.

In French.

Farley responds to Jorge's letter of 16 April 1969; see record 65983. Farley comments that a meeting can't be organized on such short notice and adds that "the revolutionary anti-imperialist movement is very weak."

Under the date of 1 May 1969: "Dictated 29 April". Also present is a copy of the telegram, document .177685, TEL(TC).

In Spanish.

Gispert is the Director de Social Sciences Publications. He refers to publishing on war crimes.

Young is the secretary of the Britain-Cuba Association.

The bulletin outlines the report of the Association's October meeting and refers to a seminar taking place 22 November 1969 titled "New Man in Cuba".

The letter is addressed to "Dear Comrades" and refers to an enclosed copy of BR's letter to the Cuban Ambassador in London (not present).

The letter is unsigned but in Farley's hand.

On the same page are various addresses of institutions in Cuba.

The document is written on 22 Argyll Mansions letterhead.

The note has a heading named "Cuban Films" and lists seven films.

In French.

The letter is a three-page document, but is missing page 1. There is no indication to whom the letter is addressed nor of who wrote the letter.

The letter concerns Tamara Bunke and why a work camp in Cuba was named after her.

In French.

The document is a printed advertisement and is missing page 1. There is no indication as to whom the letter is addressed nor as to who wrote the letter.

The document is a mimeographed flyer, for the seminar "New Man in Cuba".

The seminar is to be held at the Africa Centre, 22 November 1969.

Castro is Prime Minister of Cuba.

BR refers to an enclosed copy (not present) of an appeal he has sent to the UN Secretary General. The appeal concerns the war in Vietnam. BR asks Castro if he could "... instruct your Ambassador at the United Nations to associate your country with this appeal?"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177693, TL(CAR).

In Spanish.

Llanusa Gobel is Cuban Minister of Education.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177695, TLS(X).

At the foot of the photocopy is an English summary in green ink: "Minister of Education, Havana: sends New Year greetings and best wishes for the development of BR's activities. Hopes he is in the best of health—Yours etc".

Grinan Nunez is the Cuban Ambassador.

BR is unable to attend the reception at Grosvenor House on 15 January 1969; however, he mentions that Christopher Farley could attend the reception on his behalf.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177697, TL(CAR).

BR responds to Llanusa Gobal's letter of 16 December 1969 (see record 65993).

BR sends his "... warmest greetings to you and to your colleagues and to the people of Cuba in their heroic struggles."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .177699, TL(CAR).

Van Bloemen is the secretary of the Britain-Cuba Association.

The document is addressed to "Comrades and Friends" and provides information on an upcoming demonstration and festival.

The demonstration is to take place at 3:30 p.m. on 25 July 1970, and the festival is to take place on the same date, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

A greeting card titled "Cuba Alegre Como Su Sol".

The inside of the card has been signed by various Vietnamese individuals and a photo is enclosed.

In Spanish.

Booklet titled A la Conciencia de la Humanidad, a reprint of "Appeal to the American Conscience".

BR is informed of a meeting of the Cyprus Conciliation Committee to be held 13 September 1956.

At the top left-hand corner, in pencil: "Ans. Notice not rec'd 'till Sept 18".

The letter is unsigned, but is on House of Commons letterhead.

Christis is a representative of the Greek Alumni Association of Cyprus.

Christis agrees with BR's stance on "old school politicians", and asks BR for a written reply "... which will encourage us to continue to using only peaceful means and enable us to affect Cyprus youth to this effect."