BR thanks Senghor for his letter (see record 69602), and his "willingness to sponsor the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation." BR asks Senghor if he would "find it possible to receive my representative to discuss this?"

In French.

Senghor thanks BR for his letter (see record 69603), and agrees to receive BR's representative, Schoenman, in Senegal.

Boissier-Palun is the Senegalese ambassador.

Schoenman thanks Boissier-Palun for seeing him, and for his "help in facilitating my visit to the President of the Republic."

Schoenman encloses literature concerning the BRPF (not present), and inquires "if it would be possible for the Republic of Senegal to bear the cost of Lord Russell's representatives' trip."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180930, TL(CAR).

Diouf is Sécrétaire Géneral du Governement, and Directeur du Cabinet du Président de la Republic.

Schoenman asks for Diouf's help "by suggesting a date for the visit of my colleague and myself which would be convenient for the President." Schoenman also asks "if it would be possible for the Republic of Senegal to bear the cost of our trip to Senegal."

BR asks Senghor to consider retaining Leonard Boudin "to represent the interests of Senegal in the United States." Boudin is a "renowned civil liberties lawyer in the United States who has specialized in representing the interests of developing countries in America."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180932, TL(CAR). It is not known why the signed ribbon copy of the letter remains in the file.

In French.

Etcheverry is Conseiller Personnel, Chef du Service de Press et de Documentation, Président de la Republic.

Etcheverry, on behalf of President Senghor, extends an invitation for Schoenman to visit Senegal "about December 15". Schoenman hopes he can accept the invitation and notes "the only possible difficulty will be the cost of the airfare."

The document is a copy of a cable to Senghor in Schoenman's hand.

Schoenman regrets not being able to accept the invitation to visit Senegal, citing the difficulty in coming up with the airfare; see record 69608.

The document is written on BRPF letterhead.

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.

BR hopes Senghor can receive his personal representative, Ralph Schoenman, and inquires if Senghor could contribute financially to the BRPF.

The document is a letter of introduction for Peter Rosenwald. BR tells Senghor "I should be grateful to you for any help and kindness shown him during his stay."

Johnson is President of the United States.

BR refers to the IWCT, and the "conduct of the war in Vietnam by the United States government." BR asks Johnson "to appear before this Tribunal in your own defence to answer charges contained in the evidence and eye-witness testimony concerning the acts carried out on your instructions."

The document is a photocopy of a clipping from an unknown paper.

The headline reads "Never Agreed to 'Try' LBJ, Selassie Says". In the clipping, the Ethiopian Information Ministry states that Haile Selassie "never gave permission to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation to use his name in connection with its proposed 'war crimes' trial of President Johnson and other American officials"; see record 69613.

In French.

Senghor mentions a circular letter issued by BR on 25 August 1966, and asks if the IWCT is under the jurisdiction of the BRPF.

BR thanks Senghor for his letter (see record 69615). BR is "perplexed" by the mention of a circular letter, "as I have not sent any circular letter on 25 August." BR informs Senghor that the IWCT "is autonomous and is not under the jurisdiction of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation", although "I have taken the initiative in establishing this."

In French.

Senghor thanks BR for his letter (see record 69616), and encloses a photocopy of the circular letter (not present), BR had inquired about.

The circular letter is most likely the letter to President Johnson at record 69613.

Margai is Prime Minister of Sierra Leone.

BR writes to Margai c/o the High Commissioner for Sierra Leone, London.

BR encloses literature (not present) concerning the BRPF, and asks Margai if he would be able to sponsor the Foundation. BR would be "pleased" to see Margai while he is in London for the Commonwealth Conference.

Schoenman has mistakenly addressed the letter to Milton Margai, the former Prime Minister of Sierra Leone, who died in 1964.

Milton was succeeded by his half-brother, Albert Margai.

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.

The document is a booklet titled India since 1947: an International Symposium. The booklet is authored by Chakrabarti.

The document is a statement from those participating in the Delhi-Peking Friendship March. The participants call on India and China to resolve conflict in a nonviolent manner.

The document is an edited draft of a statement concerning "the announcement by Prime Minister Chou En-lai and the government of China to unilaterally cease fire." The statement is assumed to be issued by BR.

Chakrabarti is founder, India Mission.

Chakrabarti asks BR for "a short article, offering your message and your views on the problems that India since 1947 has been facing in a continuing struggle for progress." Chakrabarti refers to an enclosed pamphlet; see document .180945.

Chaudhuri is Secretary, Charuchandra College Teachers' Council.

Chaudhuri, on behalf of the Council, tells BR "We should eagerly expect the leader of the Anti-Nuclear Test Campaign to speak out against the barbarous invasion of the Chinese on India and peace." On the verso is BR's reply to Chaudhuri.

BR tells Chaudhuri, "I am distressed to see the response of the Indian people to the border conflict with China." BR insists, "however, that Chinese cease-fire be accepted and that this conflict be ended with determined negotiations"; see document .180949.

BR, writing to the Washington Post, comments on the Cuban Crisis. BR is "profoundly concerned at the recent American statements on Cuba and on outstanding issues with the Soviet Union."

Murthi mentions that United Asia has "published in its current issue an article by me entitled 'Russell Plan for the Neutrals'".

Murthi asks BR "What is the duty of a pacifist at this juncture and how best they can serve the cause of peace?" On the verso is BR's reply to Murthi; see record 69628.

BR responds to Murthi's letter (see record 69627): "I am terribly distressed by the unexpected behaviour of the Indian people and the sudden confusion of their spokesmen for peace." BR adds, "I consider it a paramount obligation upon the conscience of India to accept the Chinese cease-fire and to defer the dispute to arbitration, inviting those neutral as between the two countries to assist in a final and peaceful settlement."

Nkrumah is President of Ghana.

BR, commenting on the Sino-Indian dispute, asks Nkrumah "to offer your services in the arbitration of the dispute."

On the verso is a letter from BR to R.R. Diwakar.

Diwakar represents the Gandhi Peace Foundation.

BR tells Diwaker, "I wrote an article for the Statesman of New Delhi appealing for Indian acceptance of the cease-fire of October 24. It was refused. I am disturbed that Indian workers for peace are silent at this desperate moment." See record 69648.

This letter is found on the verso of the document at record 69629.

Chou En-lai is Premier, People's Republic of China.

The document is a summary of a letter from BR to Chou En-lai. The description reads, "I wrote to congratulate Chou En-lai on his generous and far-sighted offer, and to put further proposals to him."

On the same page is a press statement; see record 69632.

The document is a press statement by BR, issued 24 November 1962 at 4:30 p.m.

The statement concerns the Sino-Indian crisis. BR has urged Indian Prime Minister Nehru "to accept the admirable and generous Chinese unilateral action as a basis for negotiations leading to peace."

Full title: "Exclusive Release to Vancouver Sun".

BR comments, "Americans and Canadians are not sufficiently aware that the Sino-Indian border conflict is on the verge of becoming a war such as will involve the nuclear powers." BR notes, "The current offer by China of a cease-fire without prejudice to the territorial claims of either party should be accepted."

On the same page is a letter from BR to Hsiung Hsiang-hui; see record 69634.

Hsiung is Chinese Chargé d'Affaires.

BR was "very glad to receive the letter from Mr. Chou En-lai of November 24." BR has written a letter to Indian Prime Minister Nehru, but has yet to receive a reply.

BR tells Chou En-lai that his letter of 24 November 1961 "has given me the greatest pleasure and I am honoured to receive it."

BR praises Chou En-lai for the cease-fire offer and comments that the success of any negotiations "will require the absolute determination on the part of both India and China to reach an agreement, even if this may entail compromise on the part of each."

BR comments on the Sino-Indian crisis: "I have based my arguments mainly on the danger that the war would escalate, become nuclear, and involve the destruction of India and China and the rest of the world."

BR thanks Chakrabarti for his letter (see document .180949, record 69624), and includes a message in the body of the letter. The message concerns India's role in the Sino-Indian crisis.

The document is a summary of correspondence concerning the Sino-Indian crisis. The correspondence covers the period from 8 November 1962 through 25 November 1962; see record 69637.

Also present are two copies of the summary, documents .180959 and .180960, both TS(MIM).

The document is a list of correspondence, to and from BR, covering the period 8 November through 24 November 1962. The correspondence concerns the Sino-Indian crisis; see documents .180961a through .180961m.

"Private". Nehru is Prime Minister of India.

BR tells Nehru, "While I think you are entirely right over the boundary dispute with China I plead with you to accept cease-fire to permit talks with China."

On the same page is a copy of a telegram from BR to Chou En-lai.

"Private".

BR appeals to Chou En-lai "to prevent inflamed national passions from translating border disagreement into tragic major conflict."

Soekarno is President of Indonesia.

BR appeals to Soekarno to act as a mediator in the Sino-Indian conflict.

Nehru is President of India.

Nehru, regarding the Sino-Indian crisis, informs BR: "We have no desire to continue military conflict, nor do we desire any part of Chinese territory, but there can be no compromise with aggression."

Chou En-lai tells BR that the Chinese government will continue to strive "for a peaceful settlement of the Sino-Indian boundary question". Chou En-lai hopes BR will use his "... distinguished influence to promote a peaceful settlement of the Sino-Indian boundary question."

BR comments on the Sino-Indian crisis to Chou En-lai: "I sincerely hope that you will from your own strength take initiative to stop the actual fighting before general war can ensure [sic for "ensue"] ...."

BR, commenting on the Sino-Indian crisis, tells Nehru, "The world will be in your great debt if you find it possible to agree to cease-fire...."

BR, commenting on the Sino-Indian crisis, considers "that the Chinese were to blame for inaugurating provocation, but I nevertheless think that India ought to accept the Chinese offer of a cease-fire, although its terms may be distasteful to India."

BR, writing to The Statesman, New Delhi, comments on the Sino-Indian crisis: "I raise my voice to appeal to the Indian nation to agree to cease-fire now to accept talks with Chou En-lai over the border, even if territorial sacrifice is a possible consequence."

U Thant is Acting Secretary-General, United Nations.

BR, commenting on the Sino-Indian crisis, appeals for U Thant's intervention: "I hope you will feel able to advocate a cease-fire."

BR comments on the Chinese government's proposed cease-fire, and suggests "that countries such as Indonesia, neutral in the dispute between China and India, might assist in arbitrating the dispute, once cease-fire has been achieved?"

BR, commenting on the cease-fire offer from the Chinese government, notes that "the cease-fire offered on October 24 by Prime Minister Chou En-lai is unpalatable to India and the terms which India would accept are unpalatable to China."

The press statement notes that Ralph Schoenman, on BR's behalf, met with Chinese Chargé d'Affaires, Hsiung Hsiang-hui.

On the same page is a copy of a press statement issued by BR on 20 November 1962.

BR, commenting on the cease-fire offer from the Chinese government, notes that "the Chinese action should receive support, for unless we are capable of acknowledging generosity where it occurs we can not hope to see man survive long on this planet."

BR, commenting on the cease-fire offer from China, asks: "What is to happen to the chances for peace if India too defines honour and integrity in terms of national pride, victory in war, and military defeat of aggressors?"

Chou En-lai tells BR: "The Chinese government hopes that the Indian government will be willing to change its past attitude and sincerely settle the Sino-Indian boundary question through friendly negotiations."

BR, commenting on the Sino-Indian conflict, notes: "If India continues the fighting it will only be for reasons of prestige and national pride. If they continue for such reasons they will forfeit the respect of all impartial or peace loving persons."

On the same page is a copy of a letter from BR to U Thant, record 69656.

BR tells U Thant "I earnestly hope that Mr. Nehru will accept the current Chinese offer and I have sought to explain to him why I feel this so strongly."

BR comments on the Sino-Indian crisis.

A mimeograph copy of this statement is at record 69656.

BR tells Nehru, "I sincerely hope that you will respond to the cease-fire decision of the Chinese."

On the same page is a copy of a telegram sent to Chou En-lai from BR.

BR tells Chou En-lai, "Urge you to be patient on Sino-Indian dispute. Nehru must yield to world public pressure for your sane actions."

Read thanks BR for his letter. Regarding the Chinese voluntary withdrawal, he comments, "... this seems to me to be a symbolic gesture of immense significance, and without parallel in modern history."

Desai, commenting on BR's suggestion that India accept the Chinese cease-fire, tells BR: "Again I entirely agree with you that obligation upon India is to accept cease-fire, but disagree to embark upon negotiations with such irresponsible government."

BR, responding to Desai's letter (see record 69661), tells Desai: "The Chinese government is no more perfidious than any other, and if India wishes to perform a service to the world she will negotiate and solve the dispute."

Desai thanks BR for his letter (see record 69663), and tells BR that he disagrees with his statement "that all governments are equally perfidious in their actions."

BR tells Desai, "I am shocked that you should describe thirty thousand troops engaged in the suppression of a small people a "squabbling issue". BR adds, "What you say of the Naga was said by the British of Indians. More shame to you."

On the verso is another version of the letter; see record 69665.

The letter is another version of the one found at record 69664. It is not known which version was sent, though the one discussed at record 69665 is more politely phrased.

Randle worked for Peace News.

Randle thanks BR "for the letters and messages that I received from you while I was in prison." Randle asks BR if he "... could help in any way to sort out the difficulties that the Delhi Peking March has got into with regard to the Chinese authorities."

Hussen is 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."

The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whose signature is illegible, acknowledges Schoenman's letter of 25 January 1965; see record 69667.

Lawaha is Chief of Cabinet, Somali government.

Lawaha tells Schoenman that the Somali government will study the literature on peace; see record 69667.

The document is a leaflet issued by the Anti-Apartheid Movement and concerns a conference taking place 6 July 1966, at the Round House in London.

The document is a leaflet issued by the Anti-Apartheid Movement and concerns a picket taking place outside of South Africa House, London.

In French.

Barbey represents the Comité d'Action pour l'Exposition, Genève.

The letter concerns the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa. The letter is assumed to be addressed to the BRPF.

Smith is Public Relations Officer for South Africa Protest and Defence and Aid, Australia.

Smith asks the secretary of the BRPF to thank BR "... for the message he sent on the occasion of the visit to this country by Mr. Robert Resha." BR's letter was auctioned at the dinner for Resha.

Resha is a member of the National Liberation Movement of South Africa.

Kunene is Chairman, Manuscript Exhibition Appeal Committee, London.

Kunene tells Farley, "We are disappointed that Bertrand Russell is not in a position to make a contribution to our effort", and adds, "We would very much appreciate it if you can enlighten us as to whether you think we were misled by our friend Ralph Schoenman."

Enclosed are two brochures concerning the Manuscript Exhibition Appeal, documents .180975 and .180976, both PD. Although Kunene addressed the letter to Farley, the letter was sent to BR's address at Plas Penrhyn.

De Keyser is Secretary of the Anti-Apartheid Movement, London.

Farley thanks de Keyser for her letter of 16 April 1968, and tells her "We shall certainly hope to help in the publicity for the rally on June 23."

BR tells Kunene, "I am pleased to be a sponsor of the Manuscript Appeal Committee and to be identified with the anti-apartheid activities of the African National Congress of South Africa."

Farley tells Kunene, "I tried to telephone you on both numbers which you gave me recently, but they both appear to be out of order."

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

Haq informs the BRPF of a public meeting on 26 August 1968 "to express our solidarity with the people of Namibia." Haq asks the BRPF to sponsor the event.

Enclosed is an invitation card, document .180981, PD.

Dubé represents the African National Congress. Katjavivi represents the Zimbabwe African People's Union. In addition to Dubé and Katjavivi, the letter is signed by Raymond Kunene, representing the South West African People's Organization.

The letter invites the BRPF to send a representative to the International Preparatory Committee for the Khartoum Conference's meeting in Helsinki. The meeting is to take place 14-15 November 1968, and concerns British policy in South Africa.

Kunene represents the Preparatory Committee for the Khartoum Conference on Southern Africa.

Kunene invites a representative of the BRPF to attend a meeting concerning the Khartoum Conference. The meeting is to take place 12 December 1968 in London.

Enclosed is a copy of an appeal by Youssef el Sebai, Chairman, International Preparatory Committee. The appeal is document .180984, and is a one-page TS(MIM).

Farley thanks Kunene for his letter (see record 69680), and tells him "I much regret that I shall be unable to attend your meeting on December 12, and that we cannot afford to send a delegate to Khartoum."

Kunene has been misspelt "Kunune".

Kunene, regarding the Khartoum Conference, informs the BRPF "that the names of your representative and a copy of your message be sent to us at the above address by not later than 7th January, 1969."

The BRPF is informed of a demonstration to take place 28 June 1969. The demonstration concerns the liberation struggle in Southern Africa.

Enclosed is a leaflet, document .180988, PD. The leaflet refers to the planned demonstration.

Brutus is President, South African Non-Racial Open Committee for Olympic Sports.

Brutus extends an invitation to attend a conference concerning racialism in sport. The conference is to take place 30 November 1969.

De Keyser is Executive Secretary, Anti-Apartheid Movement.

De Keyser informs Farley of a demonstration and a meeting to take place 25 October 1969.

Enclosed are two invitations to the meeting. The meeting is titled "The Prison That Is Apartheid". One invitation is document .180991, and the other unnumbered; both are PD(MIM).

Farley thanks de Keyser for her letter (see record 69685), and tells her "Unfortunately, we did not have a mailing or a publication going out between the time of your letter and the evening of March 23, and it was not possible to make known your commemoration."

De Keyser informs the BRPF of a rally to take place in Trafalgar Square on 26 May 1969. The rally concerns South African political prisoners.

Enclosed is a leaflet advertizing the rally.

Farley thanks de Keyser for her letter (see record 69687), and tells her "Unfortunately, your letter arrived too late for the leaflet to be included in the latest mailing of our London Bulletin." Enclosed is a leaflet advertizing the rally.

The Ruskin College Kitson Committee asks the BRPF to distribute an enclosed leaflet concerning the Oxford to London March and Whit Monday Rally.

The enclosed leaflet, document .180997, PD(MIM), includes a list of people who will speak at Trafalgar Square.

BR, writing to the Guardian, comments that "President Nasser cannot be blamed for espousing the nationalist ambitions of those who oppose the rule of Sheikhs and the British Raj." BR comments on the Western powers' attempts to "crudely dominate or surreptitiously undermine the economic and political development of the Afro-Asian world...."

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .180999 and .181000, both TL(CAR).

The letter is said to have been "dictated over the phone by Lord Russell and signed in his absence by his secretary".

BR, writing to the Daily Telegraph, comments on "the aggressive military behaviour of the British government in Southern Arabia."

The letter is said to have been "dictated over the phone by Lord Russell and signed in his absence."

BR, writing to the Daily Telegraph, states "I regret Mr. Douglas' inability to discover the split infinitive in Lycidas. I suggest he read it again."

Heikal is the editor of Al Ahram.

BR encloses an article for publication in Al Ahram; see record 69694. BR tells Heikal, "I hope I may hear from you regarding my recent letter and the proposed conference on denuclearization of the Middle East."

The document is an article BR sent to Al Ahram for publication; see record 69693.

The article is titled "Oppression in South Arabia" and concerns the history of British colonialism in South Arabia. BR notes that "Britain's record is the clear argument against colonial rule and it is to be hoped that no more people will be slaughtered to preserve its oppression."

Dessouki is Governor of Cairo.

BR encloses a copy of an article he has written concerning events in South Arabia; see record 69694. BR looks forward to seeing Dessouki in Britain.

Riffat is Secretary, Arab Socialist Union, Cairo.

BR tells Riffat "I have written an article on conditions in South Arabia which I am planning to publish in the United States and Western Europe"; see record 69694.

The document is comprised of tear-sheets and wrappers from the December 1964 issue of Africa and the World. BR's article "Oppression in South Arabia" appears on pp. 20-2. BR had submitted this article to Al Ahram; see record 69694.

Another copy, minus wrappers, is document .181007.

In French.

Dorfman asks BR to appeal to the Soviet authorities to allow her family to leave the Soviet Union.

Schoenman thanks Dorfman for her letter to BR (see record 69695) and tells her: "We shall take the matter up further with the Soviet authorities and we hope very much that some result will be forthcoming."

The document is an index card, presumably from Schoenman's file.

The card lists the correspondence with Eidea Drubetzky for the period 22 August 1965 through 11 October 1966; see documents .181012-.181021.

Drubetzky asks for BR's help in persuading the Soviet authorities to allow her brother and his family to leave Russia.

Drubetzky's brother is Falik Gorenstein, his wife, Fania Gerchkowna, his daughter, Etalina Falikowna, and his son, Garik Falikowitz.