Marked "Private". Gollancz relates the discussion and resolution of a luncheon meeting of Lindsay, Gibson, King, Lang, and himself.

Concerns were raised in the matters of Russia, economic issues, stronger Labour representation on the executive, the possibility of a sectional Labour group, stopping of "private" action by the Honourable Secretary, and other issues. Gollancz, in particular, raised the issues of "always being rushed", and of resignation altogether. Lang was the only member not agreeable to resigning if not fully satisfied. Gollancz mentions a lunch with Churchill and that "it is most important that you attend". It was eventually decided that King should write a letter to Churchill on behalf of the group and including BR. The group is disturbed "by the position arising not only out of the attitude of the Labour Party executive, but also out of the composition of the executive, the secretaryship, and several other matters." The letter was also to "urge very strongly" that the whole matter be deferred for a number of weeks and that time be used for the members to consider their positions. If this last issue is not conceded by Churchill at the lunch "(as I don't believe he will)", then the group should resign, "but only in that eventuality."

A typed note by Gollancz concerns the position of Attlee and the membership of Labour Party members on the United Europe Committee. It mentions that Gibson was approached by Citrine to join "apparently as a result of an arrangement between Winston and Attlee!"

Gowon is Prime Minister of Nigeria.

Gowon, responding to BR's letter (see document .180286), encloses two pamphlets (not present) that provide "a fair background to the disturbances". Gowon requests that BR contact "... the Nigerian High Commission in London for enlightenment on current developments in this Republic."

BR has read Gowon's letter and the enclosed pamphlets (see record 68704), and requests Gowon receive a representative from the BRPF to discuss the situation.

The BRPF demands the release of Nigerian poet Wole Soyinks, and tells Gowon if Soyinks is "not released within thirty days we demand right to visit Soyinka in prison to determine true condition."

Schoenman appeals to Gowon to grant Nigerian poet Wole Soyinka amnesty. Schoenman calls Soyinka "a very close personal friend".

Schoenman's reply address is "127 Riverside Drive, Apartment 53, New York, N.Y. 10024". He signs himself Director of the BRPF and Executive Secretary, Studies in the Third World.

Egbimike represents the Save Biafra Committee.

Egbimike comments on the British exporting of arms to Nigeria. Egbimike hopes BR can take part in a proposed "... press conference or deputation to the Prime Minister of holders of the Order of Merit, during the week starting June 30th."

Enclosed is a three-page summary of extracts from Hansard and press reports concerning the conflict between Biafra and Nigeria. The summary is document .180293.

Mkparu encloses "cuttings from national newspapers describing the horrors of the Nigeria/Biafra war." Mkparu hopes BR can intervene "with a view to effecting a cessation of hostilities."

The enclosed clippings are as follows:

Document .180295, PD(X), from The Guardian, 29 June 1968.
Document .180296, PD, the source and date are unknown.
Document .180297, PD, from the Sun, 1 July 1968.
Document .190298, PD, from the Sun, 1 July 1968.
Unnumbered document, PD, two pages from the News of the World, 30 June 1968.

Guttman tells Farley he arrived at Farley's residence, "found the house door closed", and "rang the bell which did not seem to work". Guttman asks Farley to "please ring me for another appointment, as soon as these lines reach you."

Heffer is M.P. for Walton.

Farley hopes Heffer will be able to raise the questions, put forth by Simon Guttman concerning the Nigerian war, with the board of trade "at the earliest opportunity". Farley refers to an enclosed copy of a statement made by BR on Biafra; see record 68712.

Enclosed is a list of questions put forth by Simon Guttman, document .180301.

BR comments on the British government's decision to ship arms to Nigeria after "Biafra declared its determination to secede." BR notes "Mr. Wilson chose to ship armaments to Lagos despite a world outcry."

Harold Wilson is the British Prime Minister.

Heffer tells Farley that "I have received the quotes from Mr. Guttman and I have put them to the appropriate members."

Heffer has addressed the letter to himself by mistake. Farley has written "!Farley" above Heffer's name.

Guttman asks Farley if the "Save Biafra Committee" can use BR's statement (see document .180302) "together with his facsimile signature as a sticker."

Farley, responding to Guttman's letter (see record 68714), tells him BR "entirely agrees with your suggestion". Farley mentions that Guttman could contact Hugh Brock at Goodwin Press and ask to "borrow the signature block of Bertrand Russell which those printers hold for us."

Haq represents the Movement for Colonial Freedom, London.

Farley informs Haq that BR "has written to Fenner Brockway explaining that he is out of sympathy with the draft letter to Wilson on Nigeria and Biafra, and does not wish to sign it."

Brockway is a member of the British House of Lords.

Bernhardt represents the Biafran Overseas Press Division of Markpress News Feature Service.

Bernhardt tells the BRPF "we have been requested by the government of Biafra to send you a copy of the attached document describing refugee camps within Biafra."

The attached press release is titled: "Czechoslovakians, Biafrans—Brothers in Misery". The press release is document .189308.

BR, commenting on Brockway's proposed letter to Prime Minister Wilson concerning the Nigerian war, tells Brockway, "I do not wish to sign this because I am out of sympathy with its tone and content, and I think it is tactically mistaken."

Heffer has heard from the Board of Trade, and encloses a copy of the letter.

The letter is a one-page TL(TC), document .180311. The letter concerns the questions put forth by Simon Guttman on "trade and investment in Nigeria"; see record 68711. In the letter, Gwyneth Dunwoody tells Heffer that "... we cannot give very helpful answers to these questions as most of the information requested is either confidential or not available."

Nixon comments that "the destruction of an entire people is an immoral objective, even in the most moral of wars. It can never be justified; it can never be condoned."

In French.

Kaiser is Secretary-General of the Fédération Internationale Terre des Hommes.

Enclosed are two documents, both in French:

Document .180314, a one-page TS(MIM), titled: "Bouclier et Rempart des Enfants et des Hommes".
Document .180315, a one-page PD(MIM). The document is a copy of the Fédération's charter.

Farley writes to Guttman c/o Report Press Features, London.

Farley tells Guttman that the letter Eric Heffer received from the Board of Trade is "a shameful document"; see document .180311. Farley hopes Guttman has "some suggestions as to how to proceed."

Farley calls the letter from the Board of Trade "a miserable document" (see document .180311), and he hopes "... to have the opportunity of discussing it soon with Dr. Simon Guttman."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180318, TL(CAR).

The document is a booklet titled Stop the Genocide in Biafra! and concerns "the struggle of Biafra for independence".

Farley tells Guttman, "I talked with Bertrand Russell over the weekend about your conference, and of course he is delighted to be a sponsor."

The proposed conference concerns Biafra.

Higgins represents a group of individuals devoted to non-violent direct action on Biafra. The name of the group is not mentioned.

The document is a leaflet concerning the campaign at Tilbury Docks. On the verso Higgins has written: "In view of the extreme urgency of the situation notify all activists on your files immediately. Thank you Barbara."

Attached is a map of Tilbury Docks, document .180322. On the verso of the map is a briefing concerning the Docks campaign.

Higgins and Moody represent a group of individuals devoted to non-violent direct action on Biafra. The name of the group is not mentioned.

The document concerns the Docks Direct Action meeting; see record 68726.

Higgins and Moody represent a group of individuals devoted to non-violent direct action on Biafra. The name of the group is not mentioned.

The document is a newsletter concerning events in Biafra.

The South Swedish Biafra Committee asks BR to "join in our appeal to the British government." The appeal concerns the need for medical supplies and neutral observers in the region.

Colasante is Chairman, Operation Outrage, North American Coalition for Biafran Relief.

Farley tells Colasante, "It is not possible for Bertrand Russell to send a message of support for your work because you do not say how you propose to help bring about an end to the war."

Guttman refers to an enclosed "boring letter" (see record 68732), and states that the "pro Biafra organizations in this country are too weak."

Attached is a sponsor list and notes in Farley's hand, document .180327.

Guttman outlines the progress of the proposed International Conference on Biafra. Guttman notes that "a conference in London is only worthwhile if it can speak with the utmost human authority." This letter is referred to as an attachment at record 68731. BR's statement of 28 July 1968 is enclosed (not present).

Antonis refers to an enclosed broadsheet (not present) that Farley may find "of interest".

The broadsheet is by Peter Cadogan, and concerns the economic factors involved in the Biafra crisis; see document .180335.

Farley tells Guttman, "I am sorry that you have had such difficulties in trying to set up an International Conference on Biafra."

BR thanks Brockway for his letter: "We have been in touch with Operation Outrage Inc. both by telephone and by letter...."

Fowler is Vice-Chairman, Save Biafra Committee.

Fowler asks the BRPF for "any ideas you might like to put forward regarding the conference." The International Conference on Biafra is to be held 14-16 March 1969.

Enclosed is a leaflet by Peter Cadogan outlining the activities of the Save Biafra Committee. The leaflet is document .180333.

The letter was dictated 5 February 1969.

Farley thanks Antonis for her letter (see document .180328): "I feel that very little is going to be done in Britain about Biafra." Farley encloses a copy of a statement BR made on Biafra (not present); see document .180302.

Higgins and Moody represent a group of individuals devoted to non-violent direct action on Biafra. The name of the group is unknown.

The document is a newsletter outlining the group's next meeting on Biafra.

Fowler represents the Convening Committee, International Conference on Biafra.

The letter provides an outline of the conference, which is to take place 14-16 March 1969, London.

Antonis refers to some enclosed literature concerning Biafra.

Document .180339, a one-page newsletter, TLS(MIM). The newsletter is issued by "Free Biafra", and is signed by Peter Cadogan.
Document .180340, a three-page TS(MIM). The document is the Foundation Statement of Action Biafra International, 16 March 1969.
Document .180341, a three-page TS(MIM). The document is another copy of the Action Biafra International Foundation Statement.
Document .180342, a three-page TL(MIM). The document is another copy of the Action Biafra International Foundation Statement.

Farley thanks Antonis for her letter (see record 68740): "I read all the enclosures with much interest, but I don't think that there is anything there that we can we could reasonably publish." He outlines the sort of information sought by the BRPF.

Antonis encloses a petition concerning British arms shipments to Nigeria, and asks BR to become a sponsor.

The enclosed petition is document .180345.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Antonis for his letter and the enclosed petition; see record 68717. Farley tells Antonis that BR "does not have great confidence in petitions ... and wonders whether some more powerful means of embarrassing the government and altering its policy could be found."

BR tells the Medical Aid for Biafra Committee, "I agree to become a member".

The document is an outline of the role of the Medical Aid for Biafra Committee.

The document is an invitation to attend "... the opening of the exhibition by Lord Goodman on Monday, July 7th, at 4pm."

Brandtzeag is Chairman, Det Norske Studentersamfun.

Brandtzeag invites BR to give a lecture at the University of Oslo, Norway, on "those ideas treated in New Hopes for a Changing World and Human Society in Ethics and Politics."

Wolfgang asks if BR would be willing to travel to Oslo, Norway, at the request of Berge Furre to speak "on the ideas behind his slogan 'Rather Red than dead'."

Furre is President of the Norwegian Socialist Student Societies.

"Ans secty definite 'no'" appears at the top left-hand corner of the page.

Farstad represents the Norwegian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

Farstad asks BR for "a short letter or message to the people of Norway."

BR thanks Farstad for her letter (see record 68749), and includes a message to the people of Norway within the body of his reply. In the message BR states, "I am immensely encouraged by the resistance to nuclear warfare in Norway."

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.

Skaug is Norwegian Ambassador.

Skaug acknowledges the receipt of Schoenman's articles on the Congo and Vietnam.

"Congo response" appears inscribed at the top left-hand corner of the page.

Isalam has "formed Hundred-Men Peace Committee guidance solicited."

He writes from Thanapura, Kushtia, Pakistan.

BR congratulates Islam on the formation of the Hundred-Men Peace Committee, and mentions that "material follows"; see record 68753. On the same page is a typed copy of the telegram that appears at record 68753.

BR hopes Effendi can contribute to the BRPF and the Atlantic Peace Foundation. BR refers to an enclosed copy of Let the People Think (not present), calling it "an unfortunate title imposed upon me by American publishers."

[The title came from the UK publisher, the Rationalist Press.]

Effendi thanks BR for the copy of Let the People Think. He is in touch with Mohammad Ali Fancy, who is a leading financier interested in BR's work.

BR thanks Effendi for his letter (see record 68756), and comments, "I was very pleased to learn of your contact with Mr. Mohammad Ali Fancy, the leading Pakistani financier."

Effendi wishes BR "a very happy and prosperous New Year".

At the top right-hand side of the letter Schoenman has written a note to Pamela Wood: "Dear Pam please begin Pakistani file thanks RS".

Jaffer, commenting on Effendi's request to assist BR, states, "It is the duty of every Pakistani to help him achieve his ultimate goal. However much I would like to send him financial assistance from here, it is not possible for me because of foreign exchange restrictions in our country."

Vaishnavi is Advocate, Supreme Court of India.

Vaishnavi praises BR for establishing the BRPF, and tells BR, "I also propose to set up an office of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation in Srinagar, the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir."

"Personal".

Janjua tells Majithia, "I am immensely interested in and partially associated with the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation. It is my earnest desire to be completely associated with it."

Janjua asks Majithia to "please convey my kindest regards and respects to Bhabi", and inquires, "are you and Bhabi parents yet?"

"Personal".

Janjua refers to an enclosed article he has written and asks "Charles" if "... the presentation of the subject is adequate and effective."

The enclosed article is a four-page PD(X). The article is titled "Let Us All Contribute" and concerns "the need for building national character". The article is document .180360. It was published in The Pakistan Review, Feb. 1955.

BR tells Janjua, "It was a pleasure to see you yesterday and to discuss with you the affairs of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation." BR asks Janjua if he would become a director of the BRPF.

Janjua tells BR, "I have great pleasure in accepting your kind invitation to become a Director of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation"; see record 68763.

Salutation: "Dear Jan".

Farley encloses "information about a meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. in room 15 of Friends House" (not present). The meeting concerns "research into the study of the U.N. and its reform."

Khan is President of Pakistan. BR writes to Khan c/o Claridges, London.

BR tells Khan, "It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday and to exchange views." BR suggests that the BRPF could be of assistance "in reaching a peaceful settlement with India on the question of Kashmir."

BR comments on Khan's "most generous gift" to the BRPF. BR tells Khan, "We feel honoured that you have decided to help us in this decisive way and assure you that your contribution will be put to use on behalf of our common aims."

The statement notes that Pakistan's President has donated "a sum of rupees 50,000 to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation."

The assistant controller (signature illegible) of the State Bank of Pakistan's Exchange Control Department informs Effendi that his request to donate to the BRPF "is not covered under existing exchange control regulations."

Effendi asks for BR's comments on his essay "The Race between Wisdom and Folly". Effendi mentions that his attempt to make a donation to the BRPF failed; see record 68769.

The document is a clipping fragment that has been moved to its origin at document .180410 (record 68955).

The document is a New Year's card. It is assumed that the card is addressed to BR.

Kosygin is Premier of the U.S.S.R.

The document is an open letter to Kosygin, criticizing the U.S.S.R.'s policy of "supplying India with fighter planes", and notes that the U.S.S.R. is "opposed to the self determination of the inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir."

The document is a New Year's card.

Effendi is the father of Aslam Effendi.

The document is a New Year's card. It is assumed that the card is addressed to Farley.

Khan is President of Pakistan.

Schoenman asks for 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.

BR is in "complete sympathy" with Effendi's manuscript; see document .180368. BR tells Effendi, "I very much appreciate your desire to contribute financially to the work of our Foundation and I understand the difficulties you have owing to restrictions on the despatch of rupees."

Effendi thanks BR for the comments about his manuscript (see record 68777), and mentions that BR's Unarmed Victory, Has Man a Future?, and Common Sense and Nuclear War "are extremely rare—so far as readability goes."

BR congratulates Khan on his "... admirable and courageous initiative in seeking to mediate the dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia." BR tells Khan, "the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation is at your disposal."

BR is informed of the formation of a supporting group of the BRPF. The group's name is "Ek Jhank Paira" (Flock of Pigeons). BR is asked to formally recognize the group and to provide information on the aims and objectives of the BRPF.

Ahmad is employed by the Office of the High Commissioner for Pakistan, London.

Schoenman is thanked for his letter of 27 January 1965, and for the enclosed articles; see document .180374.

BR asks Effendi if he "... would be able to prepare a branch of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation in West Pakistan?"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180381.

Drew draws BR's attention to Moscow Radio's description of him as a "rabid reactionary".

The note appears on a mimeo summary of "Moscow in French", 6 May 1947. It cites New Times, 24 Jan. 1947.

Sandys has the BBC's permission for a pamphlet reprint of "Atomic Energy" and requests a paragraph linking it to a United Europe and world government. For the proof stage, see record 68785.

[Lord Duncan-Sandys first married Diana Spencer-Churchill.]

[BR did supply the paragraph, and the pamphlet was found in Dr. Lessing's collection.]

Cremer asks BR's private secretary for any immediate corrections to proofs of B&R C47.05 as a pamphlet, "The Outlook for Mankind".

[A copy of the pamphlet was found in Dr. Lessing's library.]

An M.P., Lang has received a letter signed by Gollancz and BR.

Lang suggests that BR and he meet.

Lang sends his notes, TD, 1 sheet, beginning "Executive's letter". (It is not certain that the notes at this point in the file are the notes Lang refers to.)

An M.P., King is studying BR's letter of June 5 (re resignation from the Movement).

Lord Lindsay of Birker is a member of the Movement and advises on BR's proposed resignation.

On BR's proposed resignation.

This is a programme for a meeting at Royal Albert Hall. It contains a resolution, statement of policy, and list of committee members, including BR.

Floyd is the Honorary Secretary, Manchester area. On BR's ideas in The Bomb: Challenge and Answer.

Sibthorp, meetings secretary and liaison officer, intends to send BR correspondence with Attlee (see record 68795) and current atomic material.

Dated from record 68794. Re international control of atomic energy.

These are perhaps the "Summary" notes referred to by Sibthorp at record 68974.

Evans, Secretary of the New Commonwealth, encloses the New Soviet proposals for the international control of atomic energy and the major points discussed in the UN Commission.

List of eleven times Russia has used the veto in the UN Security Council.

Sibthorp wants BR to repeat certain points from his Polemic article in a New Commonwealth lecture (which may be "International Government" [B&R C48.02 …]). Sibthorp sets out BR's travel times to the Low Countries (without dates).

Sibthorp mentions travel details and explains her approval of the "functional" approach to world government, also to be found in "The Atomic Bomb and the Prevention of War".