Delteil is Caroline Dudley's married name.

She remarks that it is so long since Chicago and London and before at Utelle above Nice.

A birthday letter and card.

A birthday letter.

Edith has written on the envelope: "Red roses from Colette".

A birthday tribute.

A birthday telegram from Field Marshall Sir Claude Auchinleck.

A birthday telegram: "I hope that you live forever and that you see a world of non violence and brotherhood love."

A birthday telegram card. [The year is surely not 1967, for the Bedfords were present at BR's 95th birthday party, but the card was found with other 1967 cards.]

A birthday telegram card.

A birthday telegram card from the council of the L.M.S.

A birthday telegram. In French.

A birthday telegram.

A birthday telegram card.

Congratulations on BR's upcoming marriage to Edith Finch.

Yasui is Director General, Japan Council Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs.

BR comments that it is "quite impossible" for him to travel to Japan, although he agrees with Yasui's desire for "the cessation of H-bomb tests". BR asks Yasui to explain the "anti-British flavour" of the Japanese protests despite the prevalence of Soviet tests.

The document contains an appeal and programme outline for the Fourth World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs and for Disarmament. The conference is to take place "in middle of August 1958" in Tokyo, Japan.

Yasui asks BR to become a sponsor of the Fourth World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs and for Disarmament; see record 68132.

No More Hiroshimas! is a publication of the Japan Council Against A and H Bombs. The issue is vol. 5, no. 5.

The headline on page 1 reads: "Britons Demand Nuclear Disarmament". It reprints BR's letter to Macmillan on p. 8, "618 British Scientists Appeal to Macmillan".

The document is an Information Bulletin put out by the Fourth World Conference Against A and H Bombs and for Disarmament. The bulletin lists various events that coincide with the conference.

The International Preparatory Committee of the Fourth World Conference Against A and H Bombs and for Disarmament encloses two appeals concerning atomic and hydrogen bombs. The Committee asks that these be published "on August 5th, the eve of Hiroshima Day". They are nos. 6 and 7 of the Information Bulletin.

Tanikawa is President, Hosei University, Japan.

Tanikawa tells BR that Japanese intellectuals "were most deeply impressed" by his actions during the "sit-down protest by the Committee of 100 in Trafalgar Square and in front of the parliament." Tanikawa has read a chapter titled "Liberty or Death" from Has Man a Future?, and BR's address to the 10th Pugwash Conference titled "The Fundamental Principle of the Pugwash Movement".

At the top left-hand corner of the page, in Farley's hand, is a draft of BR's response; see record 68137.

BR tells Tanikawa that he was "delighted" that Einstein "... signed the Manifesto which I drew up in 1955 which inaugurated the Pugwash Movement." BR notes that his "resignation from the Presidency of the Committee of 100 was made necessary by the burden of written work...."

A draft of this letter appears on the document located at record 68137.

BR extends his "sincere good wishes for the success of the World Conference at Tokyo and Nagasaki." This was added to "Nuclear Weapons" sent to Yashi.

The writer is presumed to be Farley. In addition to Coates and Schoenman, the memorandum is addressed to Russell Stetler and the BRPF filing system.

This "Memorandum on Japanese Peace Movement July 1966" refers to the two separate peace organizations in Japan: the Japanese Council Against A and H Bombs (Gensuikyo), and the Japanese Congress Against A and H Bombs (Gensuikin). The memorandum also notes that the latter movement is "pro-Chinese" and has "provided one return air ticket to a BRPF representative."

The document is a New Year's card. The card is assumed to be addressed to BR.

The document is a clipping from the 22 June 1963 issue of the Hakumon Herald, a newspaper published by Chuo University, Japan. The main headline, located on page 5, reads "How World Peace Secured". Two articles appear on the same page, one by BR and one by Philip Noel-Baker. BR's article is titled "Stop Extermination Theory" and concerns "the barbaric doctrine of mass extermination". Noel-Baker's article, titled "Disarmament Treaty Needed", concerns the Geneva agreements.

Son Jin Hyung is Editor-in-Chief, The People's Korea.

Son Jin Hyung requests instant action to gain the release of South Korean "patriot and revolutionary fighter Kim Jong Tai". Son Jin Hyung details the abuses at the hands of "the U.S. imperialist aggressors", and notes "what a fascist suppression unprecedented in the world! Hitler and Tojo might be humiliated!"

Son Jin Hyung asks BR for a letter for publication that would indicate "active support to and unreserved solidarity with the just struggle of the South Korean people."

It is assumed that the letter is addressed to BR.

Hitaka is Director, Bertrand Russell Society, Japan.

Hitaka hopes that the Stockholm Conference was a "great success", and mentions that the Bertrand Russell Society of Japan will be holding a lecture meeting at the offices of Asahi Press on the occasion of BR's 97th birthday.

Hitaka's mailing address is "c/o M. Niclaus, 3 Ajuinlei, Gent, Belgium".

In his statement "Message to the People of Okinawa", BR urges them to "resist American occupation" and to support the IWCT.

BR calls the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima "a terrible act against humanity, without any justification." BR hopes the bombing of Hiroshima will "inspire the world to resist this cruel war in Vietnam".

Also present is a copy of the statement, document .179643, TS(CAR).

The document is in large type for BR to tape-record. BR comments on U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He believes that "the poverty and disease and exploitation borne by the peoples of Asia and Africa are the result of U.S. economic and military domination."

Also present are two copies of the statement:

Document .179644, a two-page TS.
Document .179646, a two-page TS(CAR).

BR cites U.S. war crimes in Vietnam and quotes an article from the Manchester Guardian (1 March 1962), which describes the effect of napalm when used against human beings.

A note at the top reads: "cc in Japan Gensuikyo file".

Moritaki is Chairman, Japan Council of Organizations of Atomic Bomb Victims (Nihon Hidankyo).

Moritaki tells BR that Masashi Nii, an atomic bomb survivor, "... will leave Japan on this coming 14th October to go around the world to make an appeal against A and H bombs...." Moritaki mentions that Nii will be in the United Kingdom "towards September 1967", and asks BR "to kindly help and support him during his stay in your country."

BR thanks Moritaki for his letter and hopes "Mr. Nii will be able to meet with members of our Foundation during his visit to Britain"; see record 68149.

Dubček is First Secretary, Slovak Communist Party.

Knottenbelt encloses two articles concerning Japan's Article 9, and asks that Dubček read over the material.

The two articles are "A Rider to the Report from Iron Mountain", document .179659, TS(MIM), and "Caesars of Sawdust" (.176659). This letter is mentioned as an enclosure to the one in record 68152.

Knottenbelt refers to two enclosed short texts (documents .179654 and .176659). He encloses a copy of a letter he has sent to Alexander Dubček; see record 68151.

Knottenbelt encloses a letter to The Australian, and suggests that BR get in touch with Milford Gardner in order to "publish that learned gentleman's opinion".

The enclosed letter is a one-page TL(MIM), document .179655. The letter concerns amendments to Western military law. At the top of the page in Nair's hand: "Chris p reply re articles only—Diane"; see record 68155.

Another copy, document .179635.

Knottenbelt encloses a copy of "Nuts to President Johnson", and refers to an enclosed copy of Rev. Victor James' publication The Beacon (not present).

"Ans 11/4/68" appears at the left-hand margin.

The enclosed "Nuts to President Johnson" is an eleven page TS(MIM), document .179653. The article concerns U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

Farley informs Knottenbelt that the BRPF is unable to publish any of his manuscripts, and that Lord Gardner is "quite unwilling to express his views"; see record 68153.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179651, TL(CAR,X).

BR encloses a message on the "occasion of the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan", and asks Iwamatsu to translate it for the upcoming conference.

The statement can be found at record 68157.

BR notes that "the U.S. government has been forced to recognize the power of popular hatred of nuclear weapons", and that "it is our duty to increase the pressure of peoples in all countries against such weapons."

The statement is mentioned as an enclosure to the letter found at record 68156.

Farley mentions that the BRPF is "proposing to hold two conferences in connection with the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia", and asks if Hitaka could "attend the meeting in Stockholm as an observer".

Ikki is Director, Bertrand Russell Society, Japan.

As per Hitaka's request, Farley encloses "an agenda for our conference to be held in Stockholm on February 1 and 2"; see record 67943.

Farley informs Hitaka that "the Stockholm Conference on Czechoslovakia will be held on February 1 and 2 at the ABF Building"; see record 68159. Farley thanks Hitaka, on behalf of BR, for his letter of 13 January 1969 and mentions that BR "... has completed work on the third volume of his Autobiography, and therefore it will not be possible for him to consider including the correspondence with yourself which you suggest."

Maruyama comments on the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the upcoming conference on the subject by the BRPF. Maruyama asks the opinion of BR and the BRPF on the leadership of Mao Tse-tung.

Farley informs Maruyama that Diane Nair has left the BRPF and, in regard to Naruyama's question, that "it is doubtful that Chairman Mao has the extent of support that he would like people to believe"; see record 68161. Moreover, "a high degree of support for a political leader does not ensure the value of his political ideas." The BRPF wants to end China's non-recognition and encirclement by hostile powers.

Shibata is a professor, Hosei University, Japan.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Shibata for his article "The Philosophical and Juridical Significance of the Bertrand Russell War Crimes Tribunal".

Obi is Founder, Misuzu Shobo Publishing Company, Tokyo.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Obi for his letter and the enclosed volumes (not present). Farley mentions that BR hopes to read Obi's book on Czechoslovakia.

Farley informs Hitaka that BR "does not wish to undertake more tape recording of his Autobiography", and mentions that BR has recorded the prologue from Volume 1 for the BBC.

Oda is Chairman of the Japan "Peace for Vietnam!" Committee, also known as "Beheiren".

Oda inquires if Stetler "... can participate in a second Two-Nations' Conference for Peace in Vietnam." The conference is to be held in Kyoto, 10-13 August 1968. Oda provides an outline of the topics of discussion for the conference.

Barlund mentions that he got the address for the BRPF "from a book by Russell called War Crimes in Vietnam". Barlund asks for further information on Vietnam and "... a small photograph of Lord Russell would be appreciated as he happens to be one of my favourite philosophers ... (signed by himself)."

Farley, responding to Barlund's letter (see record 68167), advises him to write to Professor Shigetoshi Iwamatsu in Nagasaki as "he runs the Information Service of the Foundation in Japan."

Nishida is Secretary-General, Japanese Civil Liberties Union.

Nishida informs the BRPF of an address change for the Union.

Axelbank is a reporter.

BR thanks Axelbank for his letter and mentions that he will contact the Chinese authorities concerning a visa for Axelbank.

BR refers to enclosed literature (not present) concerning the BRPF.

Sato is Prime Minister of Japan.

The appeal concerns Japanese participation on the Disarmament Committee of the UN. The appeal urges Japan to "do her utmost to spur this spirit (of disarmament)."

Yasui is Director, Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels. In addition to Yasui, the letter is signed by two artists, Iri Maruki and Toshi Maruki.

The Maruki Gallery requests the BRPF send "either a telegram or message for the commemoration" of the "twenty-fourth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki."

Translated from the Japanese original.

The statement concerns the danger of nuclear weapons and mentions that "the Japanese people must eschew all idea of guaranteeing its own security through reliance, in whatever form, on nuclear weapons and must choose instead that course which, by denouncing nuclear weapons, will lead to a lasting peace."

Yamada is Mayor, City of Hiroshima.

Yamada comments on the observation of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and encloses a peace declaration.

The declaration is a one-page TS, document .179682.

Also present is an additional copy of the letter (document .179683), and declaration (unnumbered).

King Hussein is Ruler of Jordan.

BR is "gravely disturbed" about the arms race in the Middle East, and appeals to Hussein to agree to "international supervision and control of all nuclear plants and delivery systems for rockets."

"Confidential".

BR mentions that in his opinion, "Israel is guilty of aggression and, on prima facie evidence, guilty as well of the use of experimental weapons such as napalm and fragmentation bombs against civilian populations." BR notes that the BRPF, and not the IWCT, is "more suitable" to conduct an investigation into the Israeli conduct.

BR, in response to the Jordanian Ambassador's request, asks for Hussein's agreement for the BRPF to send a Commission to investigate Israeli aggression.

Rifa is Chief of Royal Protocol, Jordan.

Rifa informs the BRPF that King Hussein has agreed to allow the BRPF to send a Commission to investigate Israeli aggression; see record 68177.

Nabulsi is Chairman, Jerusalem Liberation Committee.

The BRPF informs Nabulsi that the delegate arriving in Amman is Christopher Farley. Nabulsi as recipient is inferred from record 68180.

Farley thanks Nabulsi for the invitation to visit Amman "on the anniversary of the June war", and mentions that he will arrive in Amman 4 June 1968.

Found in BR's library copy of M. Lowenthal's The Federal Bureau of Investigation (Russell's Library, no. 2219). On the verso are notes by BR on the book. Lloyd tells BR the book is the property of the Canadian playwright Ted Allen, who is in London temporarily.

Bowes requests an introduction from BR for The Police and Civil Liberties.

Bowes draws BR's attention to the publication in autumn 1966 of The Police and Civil Liberties.

Farley thanks Nabulsi for his letter, and mentions that he will "... be arriving in Amman at 19:30 on Tuesday June 4, travelling via Beirut."

Nabulsi informs Farley that "we have arranged your flight with Middle East Airlines", and reiterates the Committee's "gratitude to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation for their support in this struggle for peace and justice."

The letter is addressed to the "General-Secretary", the BRPF. Nabulsi comments on the Israeli occupation of Arab territories, despite a UN Security Council decision.

Nabulsi requests that the BRPF send a representative to speak at a mass rally and convention concerning Israeli aggression. The rally is to be held in Amman 5 June 1968.

Farley thanks Nabulsi for his "most generous hospitality in Amman", and wishes Nabulsi "every success in the coming months".

Jaber is General Manager, Auropa Public Relations Agency.

Jaber thanks Farley "for coming all this very far distance to participate with us on our tragedy", and requests some literature concerning the BRPF.

Farley thanks Jaber for his kindness during his stay in Amman, and mentions that he is sending some literature on the BRPF by a separate mailing.

The Jerusalem Liberation Committee informs the BRPF that "the Asqa Mosque in occupied Arab Jerusalem was premeditatedly set on fire by Israeli occupying authorities." The Committee appeals to the BRPF for "solidarity to inflict punishment on criminal Zionists and their protectors."

One sheet but 4 telegram pages.

Tai is President, Arab Tourist Union.

Tai, on behalf of the executive committee of the Arab Tourist Union, denounces destruction of the Asqa Mosque by Israeli occupying authorities. Tai appeals to the BRPF "to share in taking measures aimed at curbing this destruction of the holy places and civilization."

Nabulsi informs the BRPF of the abuses carried out by the Israeli occupying authorities near the Al-ta'amri region in Jerusalem. Nabulsi appeals to the BRPF to put "an end to this barbaric violation of human rights and international conventions". Nabulsi's name has been misspelt "Sulieman Nabulsy".

The statement concerns the India-Pakistan war and the dispute over the Kashmir region. BR cites articles from the Daily Telegraph, Time and Tide, and Evening Standard that provide evidence that the U.S. "contrived the attack on Pakistan through the Central Intelligence Agency". At the top of the page: "Statement on India-Pakistan War and Kashmir Situation. Sent to Ayub Khan and Bhutto 25/9/65", in Edith Russell's hand.

Also present is a copy of the statement, with the same handwritten note on the first page, document .179700, TS(CAR).

Kenyatta is President of Kenya.

BR fears that "there is a grave danger of extended violence in the Congo which will lead to a war of Vietnamese proportions, from which the United States will not be able to withdraw." BR mentions that his representative, Schoenman, will be visiting the African states, "carrying several proposals from me".

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179715, TL(CAR).

Odinga is Vice-President of Kenya.

BR is "deeply disturbed by events in the Congo", and asks Odinga to assist Schoenman "who is carrying a letter and proposals to President Kenyatta."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179717, TL(CAR).

Odinga informs BR that he has met with Schoenman and was "very impressed by the message he has brought with him."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179719, TLS(X).

Mathu is Private Secretary to President Kenyatta.

Mathu informs BR that President Kenyatta has studied BR's "confidential memorandum on the crisis in Vietnam and also the overall strategy for peace and security in Africa and elsewhere."

BR thanks Odinga for his "kind letter", and for "receiving my representative, Mr. Schoenman."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179722, TL(CAR).

BR is "very glad" that Kenyatta approves of his memoranda, and asks Kenyatta to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .179724, TL(CAR).

Schoenman is inferred to be the sender.

Odinga is Vice-President of Kenya and is saluted as "Mzee".

Schoenman informs Odinga that his "good friend", Leonard Boudin, will be visiting East Africa. Schoenman hopes Odinga "will find it possible to see him". Boudin is "the General Council for the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee in New York and the legal representative in the United States of Cuba, Kenya, the People's Progressive Party of British Guiana and Algeria."

The letter is addressed to "Sarjit", but there is no further information as to the identity of this person.

The content of the letter is the same as that at record 68200; however, it is typed on BRPF letterhead. The words "blank paper" appear in someone's hand under the BRPF heading.

BR tells Kenyatta that his preventing Vice-President Odinga from addressing the "national organizations in U.S.A. ... damages Kenya."