Aitken sets out a detailed proposal for BR to lecture in Scotland to the U.D.C.

Aitken sets out further details of BR's lectures to the Scottish U.D.C.

Aitken seeks to arrange further lectures by BR.

BR asserts that the U.D.C. was the publisher of his War: the Offspring of Fear.

The Gothier enclosure is a card from this French bookseller who seeks a copy of B&R A13.

The pamphlet, A United Europe, is sub-titled One Way to Stop a New War.

BR's letter of resignation as Chairman of the NCF is marked "Private and Confidential". There is no evidence that this letter was sent.

Also in file: TL(TC) and TL(TC,CAR), document .073233b, record 46550.

Ford is Secretary of the Branch, which has withdrawn its nomination of BR for Vice-Chairman of the N-C.F. because of his approval of the use of force. He encloses mathematical problems from W.S. Dennett (not present).

Also in file: TL(TC) and TL(TC,CAR), document .073246, record 46554.

Jo Vellacott dates this "draft" June or July 1917. There is a forward reference to a National Committee meeting on 13 July.

BR conveys resolutions re Home Office Work Centres passed at the National Committee meeting on April 6 and 7. Dated 1917 by Jo Vellacott.

"Copy of a letter from wife to husband, private in a line regiment at Aldershot. Typical." (BR's note at the top of the letter, which is copied in his hand.)

Also in file: TL(TC) and TL(TC,CAR), document .073233f, record 46549.

In Tillard's handwriting, this list of names goes on the verso of an N-CF enclosure slip, with her letter at document .073248.

Crawshaw is Secretary, Bradford Branch of the N-C.F. He conveys the Branch's appreciation of BR's recent stand for conscience.

Deller is Honorary Secretary of the Brighton Branch of the No-Conscription Fellowship. He conveys the Branch's appreciation of BR's recent stand for conscience.

Hattrill is Honorary Secretary of the Portsmouth N-C.F. He conveys the Branch's appreciation of BR's recent stand for conscience.

Amin is a Section Officer with the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Karachi.

Amin acknowledges Schoenman's letter to President Khan and notes that the enclosed articles have "been read with much interest"; see document .180374.

Effendi asks for BR's "blessings and moral support" to "launch a peace campaign from this base".

Enclosed is a one-page copy of an article by Effendi titled "What Tourists Should Know about Swat [District]". The article is document .180384, and is a PD(MIM).

Effendi's article was published in the Khyber Mail, 7 Nov. 1959.

Bhutto is Pakistani Foreign Minister.

Bhutto, on behalf of President Khan, assures BR "that we shall continue to promote the cause of peace in our region." Bhutto outlines some developments in the region for the consideration of the BRPF.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180386, TLS(X).

Islam tells BR, "I have gone through the partial texts of your article, and letter to the UNO, on and about Vietnam." Islam asks BR if he should send a letter to President Johnson reminding him of his pre-election promise to "organize a conference of all pacifists of the world."

Enclosed with Muirhead's letter at record 68900. Aitken would like to arrange for a lecture or lectures by BR in Glasgow.

Schoenman mentions that "We very much welcome the formation of your supporting group of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation"; see document .180378.

Effendi asks for BR's "guidance" in representing his "involvement in this part of the world".

Effendi refers to "attached letters" (not present), that may be of interest to BR.

BR thanks Bhutto for his letter (see document .180385), and tells him, "I shall seek to keep you informed of any results of our talks in India and I hope it may be possible for you to receive a representative in Karachi."

Effendi tells BR "I am particularly interested to know what plans the Russell Foundation has for ending poverty in under-developed countries."

Islam mentions that their BRPF supporting group has "composed a Bengali article under the title "Bertrand Russell and the War in Vietnam". It was published on April 21, 1965 in Sangbad. Islam also mentions that they have used some of BR's words from articles published in The Times and New York Herald Tribune, and regrets "that we could not have taken a previous permission as to use these texts."

Wood, on behalf of BR, thanks Effendi for his recent letters. Wood tells Effendi, "Lord Russell's secretary, Ralph Schoenman, will possibly be visiting Pakistan in the near future."

Khan is President of Pakistan.

BR asks if Khan could meet with him during his "visit to London for the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference."

Schoenman writes to Khan c/o The Claridges Hotel, London.

Schoenman thanks Khan for receiving BR, and encloses two copies of BR's book (not present). Schoenman refers to enclosed literature concerning the BRPF (not present).

Wood tells Islam, "We should be grateful to receive English translations of any articles composed by you which concern Lord Russell."

Jaffer is President, the Pakistan Council for World Government.

Jaffer tells BR, "I am very pleased indeed to read your statement in today's newspapers (news cuttings attached) and I offer you my heartiest and sincerest congratulations on your forthright and frank statement."

Jaffer tells BR he has met him "at various World Government and World Federalists' Conferences abroad on several occasions since 1947". He encloses clippings of B&R C65.26.

The first clipping is from the 6 Dec. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Russell Calls for Impartial Probe on Rann".

The second clipping is from the 6 Dec. 1965 issue of Morning News. The headline reads "Every Tank Means Less Rice, Death".

Islam tells BR, "We very much welcome your suggestion to 'the dispute between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch'." Islam asks BR to write to the Presidents of Pakistan and India concerning the dispute.

Islam tells Wood that he will send an English translation of an article concerning BR "soon"; see document .180396.

Effendi tells BR, "If you have any message for President Ayub, you may please pass it on to my father and I would particularly like to know how the Russell Foundation could help Pakistan so that I could tell the people here about it."

BR writes to Khan c/o The Claridges Hotel, London. There is another copy at record 65075.

BR is "grateful" that Khan could meet him during the Prime Ministers' Conference, and tells him, "I have written to Mr. Bhutto as you suggested about several matters raised in our discussion."

Effendi asks if BR could meet his father, Prince Lardar Abdur Rahman Khan Effendi, "who is at present in UK and will be calling on you."

A rough draft of BR's response, in Schoenman's hand, appears at the top left-hand corner of the letter; see document .180413.

Khan is General Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Plebiscite Front.

Khan outlines the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, telling BR, "Even as the noblest of Britons, your Lordship owes us your moral support. The British have played an unbecoming role in subjecting us to the present miseries."

BR tells Khan, "I enjoyed immensely our discussion in London and am grateful to you for taking time to see me." He offers his "heartfelt congratulations" on Khan's successful resolution of the Rann of Kutch dispute.

BR thanks Khan for his letter (see document .180403), and mentions, "... my views on Kashmir have not altered on Kashmir since I expressed them in my book New Hopes for a Changing World." (See p. 146 of that book, U.K. edition.)

Jaffer is President, Pakistan Council for World Government.

Schoenman thanks Jaffer for his "kind letter" to BR (see document .180397), and hopes Jaffer will be able to support BR's work for peace.

Schoenman tells Effendi that BR "had very fruitful meetings with President Ayub Khan."

Khan was in London for the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference.

BR tells Islam he has had meetings with both Indian Prime Minister Shastri and Pakistani President Khan. BR encloses a copy of his statement on the Rann of Kutch (not present).

Khan tells BR, "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."

Jaffer tells BR "The World Federalists wholly support your point of view in regard to Vietnam."

A draft of BR's response, in Schoenman's hand, appears at the left-hand corner of the letter; see document .180412.

Enclosed are two clippings:

Document .180411, a clipping from the Evening Star, 27 July 1965. The headline reads "World Federalists Body Meets: Political Solution of Vietnam Urged". BR is mentioned as "supporting the foreign policy of Pakistan."
Unnumbered document, a clipping from an unknown paper. The headline reads "Pakistani World Federalists' Concern". BR is listed as the Patron of the Pakistani Association of World Federalists.

BR tells Jaffer, "We were delighted to see your stand on Vietnam. Thank-you also for the photograph."

BR tells Effendi, "I should be very interested to meet your father", and "I did not raise the matter of foreign exchange with the President...."

Effendi, regarding the BRPF, tells BR, "You are laying the foundations of a great movement, perhaps the greatest in the history of human civilization." A passage beginning "But I firmly believe that no great idea can be pushed ahead without sufficient funds ..." has been circled in blue ink.

Effendi would "very much appreciate it" if Schoenman could arrange an interview between BR and his father.

BR encloses a copy of his article that appeared in the Pakistan Times (not present).

BR asks if the foreign exchange restrictions could be lifted for contributions to the BRPF, from private Pakistanis who would like to contribute, including Aslam Effendi's father.

BR hopes it will be possible to see Effendi's father, and encloses a letter he has sent to President Khan; see record 68951. BR tells Effendi to treat the letter "as confidential".

Ismail is Secretary-General, the Pakistan Islamic Council for International Affairs.

The document is an invitation for BR to attend the Council's Annual Dinner in Karachi, Pakistan. The chief guest at the dinner is President Ayub Khan.

The document is an invitation for BR to attend the Council's Annual Dinner in Karachi, Pakistan. The chief guest at the dinner is President Ayub Khan.

Three clippings are pasted to the letter below the words "with compliments of Mr. Ahmed E.H. Jaffer, President".

Document .180420, clipping from the 27 Aug. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Saving Kashmir from Annihilation: Tariq Abdullah's Appeal". (The fragment at 320.180369 has been moved to rejoin it.) The clipping concerns Tariq Abdullah's letters to BR, and to the editors of the Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Times. The letters concern the conflict over Kashmir.
Unnumbered document, clipping from the 26 Aug. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Russell Slates U.S. Plan to Bomb N. Vietnam Dams".
Unnumbered document, clipping from the 25 Aug. 1965 issue of Morning News. The headline reads "A Barbarous Act Against Humanity—Russell".

Schoenman tells Effendi, "I have made arrangements for your father to see Lord Russell and I look forward to meeting him myself."

Effendi asks BR to "Please do acknowledge receipt of this letter to assure me that you know how things stand so far as foreign exchange is concerned."

Enclosed is a letter to Effendi from Rafi Khan, the Military Secretary to the President. Document .180423, TLS(PH). In the letter, Khan tells Effendi "... that these days foreign exchange is a very expensive commodity and is required for many other vital requirements." The date of the letter is 4 Sept. 1965.

Prince Effendi is Aslam Effendi's father.

Schoenman tells Effendi that BR would be available for a meeting "... at 4 in the afternoon between now and the 12th October in Wales, after which he will be in London."

Schoenman has misspelt Effendi as "Effende".

BR tells Khan he has "met with no success" persuading "India to cease its aggression against Pakistan". BR refers to an enclosed statement concerning the "Indian and American" responsibility for the aggression (not present).

Jaffer tells BR, "I am writing this to convey to you our heartiest congratulations on your grand statement which has appeared in today's newspapers."

Enclosed are various clippings:

Document .180427, a clipping from the 30 Sept. 1965 issue of Morning News. The headline reads "Citizens Assure Ayub of Full Cooperation". In the article Maulana Ibn-e-Hasan Jarchvi "... wished that the philosopher President of India had learnt something from eminent men like Earl Russell."
Document .180428, a clipping from the 29 Sept. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "U.N. Must Name India Aggressor; Evasion Is Cowardly, Says Russell".
Document .180429, a clipping from the 28 Sept. 1965 issue of Morning News. The headline reads "U.N. Should Declare India Aggressor—Russell".
Document .180430, a clipping from the 28 Sept. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Bertrand Russell Supports Plebiscite".

Schoenman tells Effendi, "I understand the position regarding foreign exchange and hope to be hearing from the President."

Schoenman refers to an enclosed statement concerning Kashmir (not present).

BR tells Jaffer, "Please be assured of my complete sympathy and support in the present crisis", and asks Jaffer if there is anything he can do to help.

Khan thanks BR for "... the forthright statement that you have issued on the Indo-Pak conflict", and mentions that a solution to the Kashmir problem "is nowhere in sight".

Islam informs BR that Radio Pakistan announced BR's resignation from the British Labour Party. Islam asks if he could receive a copy of BR's speech concerning the Labour government's foreign policy.

Wood, responding to Islam's letter to BR (see record 68964), encloses a copy of BR's "speech on the Labour government's foreign policy as you request."

Jaffer tells BR, "I am sure, you as a lover of everlasting peace would be good enough to condemn India's aggression and send us a message of sympathy and support."

Enclosed are two clippings:

Document .180437, a clipping from the 17 Oct. 1965 issue of Young Pakistan Weekly. The headline reads: "Russell—Warrior of Peace". The article is written by Tajul Islam.
Unnumbered document, a clipping from the 25 Oct. 1965 issue of Dawn. The clipping is a photograph of BR holding up pieces of his torn British Labour Party membership card. A second photo shows the audience.

Schoenman thanks Jaffer for his letter and the accompanying clippings; see record 68966.

The document is an invitation to attend a garden party in Karachi to meet the British parliamentary delegation.

Effendi mentions that his father "very much regretted" not meeting BR. Effendi comments that "the foreign exchange position continues to be frightful."

Schoenman, on behalf of BR, thanks Effendi for his letter; see record 68969. Schoenman is sending Effendi "... some recent statements of the Foundation including a text of the message sent by Lord Russell to the conference being held in Havana."

BR thanks Jaffer for the New Year's card, and mentions that Schoenman "... will be in Karachi in the near future and I shall be glad if it will be possible for him to meet you."

Jaffer, regarding Schoenman's visit to Karachi, tells BR, "I shall be very happy to welcome him here and look after him during his visit to Karachi, and arrange his hotel booking."

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

Shalloor introduces Ahmad to Ralph Schoenman, noting, "I hardly need say that he occupies a leading position, in his own right, in the world-wide movement for peace and nuclear disarmament and in the struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism."

Shalloor asks Ahmad to "... do everything possible for Ralph during his stay there and put him in touch with all important people."

Shalloor introduces Barna to Ralph Schoenman, noting, "I hardly need say that he occupies a leading position, in his own right, in the world-wide movement for peace and nuclear disarmament and in the struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism."

Shalloor asks Barna to "... do everything possible to enable Ralph to fulfil his important mission, particularly to get a complete and truthful picture of the situation as a whole."

Shalloor introduces Malik to Ralph Schoenman, noting, "I hardly need say that he occupies a leading position, in his own right, in the world-wide movement for peace and nuclear disarmament and in the struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism."

Shalloor asks Malik to "... do everything possible to enable Ralph to fulfil his important mission, particularly to get a complete and truthful picture of the situation as a whole."

A note to Malik, in Shalloor's hand, appears on the verso.

Shalloor introduces Hashmi to Ralph Schoenman, and comments, "You must have seen the statement issued by Bertrand Russell last year on the Indo-Pakistan war and America's sinister role in it."

BR thanks Jaffer for his letter (see document .180443), and hopes that the plans put forth by the BRPF will meet with his approval.

Jaffer thanks BR for his cable, and mentions that he also received one from Schoenman "informing me that he was delayed".

Jaffer tells BR, "I look forward to the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Schoenman and we all do hope that we shall have the pleasure of welcoming you to Pakistan."

BR thanks Jaffer for his letter (see record 68978), and mentions, "I regret that owing to circumstances beyond our control Mr. Schoenman was not able to come to Karachi on January 24th, as originally intended."

Jaffer tells BR that he discussed BR's proposal with Ralph Schoenman, and thanks BR "... for the gift of your wonderful book, which you so kindly sent me duly autographed, and which I highly appreciate."

Islam tells BR "few dailies in Pakistan have quoted parts of your 14th January '66, statement." Islam asks BR to "send me a copy of it with your brief analysis". Islam also asks BR for a statement on the realities of the Tashkent declaration.

[The statement referred to must be that at document .183186, concerning American war criminals. No publication of it is known.]

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

BR tells Jaffer, "I am pleased to note that you were able to meet Mr. Schoenman in his arrival in Pakistan", and thanks Jaffer for "sending me a gift of a tablecloth and napkins".

Wood thanks Islam for the letter to BR (see document .180452), and tells Islam, "I am sending you by separate post some of our recent literature which I hope will be of use to you."

The document is the manifesto of the Movement for the Preservation of Pakistan. The manifesto has been titled They Shall Not Betray Us. The manifesto notes "Pakistan as the vassal or satellite of India will not be an independent Pakistan; yet it is towards such an end that the policy of Ayub Khan's régime is tending."

Also present are two copies of the manifesto. Both have revisions in an unidentified hand:

Document .180458, a thirteen-page TS(TC,X).
Document .180459, a twelve-page TS(CAR) with "Bhutto file" at the top.

The document was printed in London by the Goodwin Press.

Baber encloses a resolution of a committee meeting of the Cambridge Branch of the U.D.C. A meeting a day earlier had to be postponed as the meeting space had been denied on fear of a rumoured disturbance. Baber is Assistant Secretary for the Cambridge Branch of the U.D.C.

The resolution documents their "indignation" at the treatment of BR by the U.K. government, and "regret" that the authorities of Trinity College have taken the lead in the persecution of its "most distinguished member", along with an "earnest hope" that BR's services have not been permanently lost to the university.

The document is a clipping from the 30 Oct. 1965 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Russell Backs Bhutto".

In the article BR is quoted as telling Bhutto, "I admire your handling of Pakistan's affairs as foreign secretary and wish you to know of my full support."

Bhutto is Pakistani Foreign Minister.

BR thanks Bhutto for "the help and assistance given Mr. Schoenman", and tells Bhutto that he remains "concerned to assist in your admirable efforts."

Effendi thanks BR and Schoenman for "sending me copies of your message to the Havana Conference". He has finished reading BR's book Portraits from Memory.

Jaffer's return address is c/o Mumtaz Ahmed, Manager, British Bata Shoe Company Limited.

Jaffer tells BR he is "delighted" to learn President Khan has donated £4000 to the BRPF. Jaffer mentions that "Mr. Schoenman has not contacted my office".

Effendi thanks Schoenman for the copy of his message to the Havana Conference, and mentions "the facts and figures you have given me are fantastic". Effendi tells Schoenman: "the U.S.A. seems to be following a suicidal policy in South Asia and it is to the Bertrand Russell Foundation that humanity looks for guidance."

Islam represents Ek Jhank Paira, a nonpolitical group of peace seekers.

Islam asks Schoenman to "convey our congratulations to Bertrand Russell on his 95th [sic] birthday", and encloses clippings from Sangbad concerning BR's "contribution towards the attainment of world peace."

Islam asks Schoenman for "directions as to our future programmes", and "recent literature" concerning the BRPF. Islam adds, "Our office is purely temporary—and occasional."

Enclosed are the following:

Document .180467, a one-page document, PD, in Urdu.
Document .180468, a one-page document, PD, in Urdu. The clipping shows a caricature of BR behind an individual making a speech.

Also present is a clipping from the Pakistan Observer, document .180469, and an accompanying note, document .180469. The note states that the Pakistan Observer "gave very poor coverage, and improperly called us a 'cultural' organization."

Jaffer tells BR, "I was very happy indeed to read your name in the London Times last week on the occasion of your 94th birthday." Jaffer mentions that he is sending a "... news cutting of my statement regarding supply of arms to India by Russia", and asks for BR's "views in the matter".

Schoenman thanks Islam for his letter (see record 68992), and mentions that he has "conveyed your birthday greetings" to BR.

Schoenman encloses "all recent literature for your attention and should be grateful if you would disseminate it" (not present).

Jaffer offers BR "our heartfelt and sincerest congratulations on your bold and forthright statement about the American bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong." Jaffer has heard nothing from Schoenman since "my brief dinner meeting with him". Jaffer asks BR to contact A.K. Brohi, a leading advocate of Pakistan who will be in London this week.

The document is a clipping from the Pakistani paper Huriet. It is in Urdu and no English translation is present.

Presumably, the clipping concerns BR's criticism of American President Johnson. The clipping was enclosed with document .180472.

The document is an English translation from the 4 July 1966 issue of Millat. The original clipping is not present.

The headline reads "Voice of Russell". BR thinks "President Johnson is a maniac and, as such, dangerous in the way Hitler was." The translation also mentions that Johnson's policy in Vietnam is a failure.

The clipping was enclosed with document 320.180472.

The document contains two clippings pasted on a blank page. The clippings concern BR's criticism of American President Johnson.

The first clipping is from the 2 July 1966 issue of Dawn. The headline reads "Russell Hits Out at Johnson". BR is quoted as saying Johnson "is as cynical as Hitler and as dangerous."

The second clipping is from the 2 July 1966 issue of Morning News, and shows a photo of BR. The headline reads "Johnson As Bad As Hitler, says Bertrand Russell".

The clippings were enclosed with document .180472.

BR thanks Jaffer for his letter (see document .180472), and tells Jaffer "I do not approve of the supply of arms to India by the U.S.S.R." BR is "most grateful" for Jaffer's "kind gift", and mentions that he is sending Appeal to the American Conscience by separate post.

"Not sent". BR, writing to The Spectator, comments on the "criminal folly" of the Western governments who are involved in Afro-Asian nations. BR cites events in Ghana, Indonesia, and Pakistan, including the falling out between Pakistani President Ayub Khan and his foreign minister, Zulfiqar Bhutto.

"Not sent" appears at the top of the page.

Gromyko is Minister of Foreign Affairs, U.S.S.R.

BR tells Gromyko:"I have watched with great alarm the pressure that the United States has exerted on national leaders working for the true interests of their countries." BR hopes that Gromyko endorses his view that there is "... no incompatibility in a relationship between Pakistan and the Soviet Union, and Pakistan and China."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180479, TL(TC,CAR).

Rahim is a former Pakistani Ambassador.

Rahim will be in London shortly, and adds, "Mr Bhutto has asked me to call on you as soon as possible and on Lord Russell." Rahim refers to the enclosed letter of introduction from Bhutto addressed to BR; see record 69003.