In German. A note on BR.

A mathematical worksheet with a poem by Einstein on BR.

In French. There is a note at the top of the page which states: "Tyvmfy kind invitation to be a member of your committee. I am pleased to accept and applaud your initiative." This draft reply is in Schoenman's handwriting.

BR replies to Speziali's letter saying that he is pleased to accept his invitation to be a member of his committee.

BR invites Einstein to his home for a weekend visit to hear his thoughts on physics and world affairs. He can "scarcely imagine a greater pleasure than a visit from you would give me."

BR asks Einstein to help Dr. Michael Golomb, a young mathematician who was forced to flee his native Yugoslavia due to anti-Semitism. BR has formed a high opinion of him "through correspondence and from his work". See , Bitter Prerequisites: A Faculty for Survival from Nazi Terror by William Laird Kleine-Ahlbrandt (Purdue U. P., 2001), which mentions correspondence, including an apparently surviving letter of 1 April 1939 from Patricia Russell to Golomb.

BR tells Einstein that he would be delighted to host him and Paul Oppenheim at his home. He asks him to come on any day except Thursday and, if on a Wednesday, after 2:30 pm as it is their servants' day out. BR includes directions to his home.

Dunham was acquitted of the charge of contempt of Congress by the Federal District Court of Washington, D.C., on 19 Oct. He states that it was a victory for civil liberties, particularly the Fifth Amendment. Dunham refers to BR's generous support in his affairs with Temple University.

Dunham is delighted by BR's communication in the July issue of Mind (B&R C57.19). Dunham admits "I have sharpened my mind upon you".

Dunham admires BR's article in the New York Times of July 24 on neutralism (B&R C60.25).

BR gives Einstein reasons why he cannot agree to the alterations Einstein suggested be made to the article. BR has no "hope of reasonableness in the Soviet government". He has no objection to selected changes "D and F" (not in file).

For Einstein's lettered changes A-E, see the tear-sheets he enclosed with his letter; the tear-sheets became separated and are in the B&R C47.12 file. See David Blitz, "Russell, Einstein and the Philosophy of Non-Absolute Pacifism", Russell, n.s. 20 (2000): 101-28 (at 117n.).

Dunham acted as commentator at the showing of a film on BR at Dunham's 80th birthday, and states his debt to BR "philosophically and morally".

BR says that he is in agreement with Einstein's contention that teachers called before McCarthy's inquisitors should refuse to testify. BR wrote a response to The New York Times supporting Einstein's opinion after criticism of him. BR encloses a copy of this letter (not present) for Einstein to use at his discretion.

BR thanks Einstein for his letter and notes that The New York Times did in fact print his supportive letter on Einstein. BR hopes Einstein will have an influence upon liberal-minded academic people in America.

BR thanks Einstein for his letter and notes that The New York Times did in fact print his supporting letter of Einstein. BR hopes Einstein will have an influence upon liberal-minded academic people in America. For BR's carbon, see document .0497134, record 76419.

BR thanks Einstein for his letter and notes that The New York Times did in fact print his supporting letter of Einstein. BR hopes Einstein will have an influence upon liberal-minded academic people in America.

BR proposes a manifesto to be signed by eminent scientists.

BR thanks Einstein for his letter of February 16. They should start the manifesto with 2 signatures in addition to their own.

On a dinner given for Dunham, of which BR was a sponsor.

BR is glad that Dunham's dinner was a success and thanks him for his book The Heretics.

Michael Dziewicki thanks BR for "Mathematical Logic as Based on the Theory of Types". He has re-read The Principles of Mathematics and refers BR to Wyclif's Logica.

Dziewicki cites BR as writing to him that the "first paradox" is disposed of by the theory of descriptions.

On the diagrams sent separately to BR.

Dziewicki hopes to see BR at the Philosophical Congress in 1915.

BR sent Dziewicki an incomplete set of proofs of Principia. The latter has since obtained the book itself. For the date, see document .049650.

On Problems of Philosophy, which has interrupted Dziewicki's reading of Principia.

Dziewicki now thinks many of his results sent to BR are worthless. He is referring to document .049648, record 76433.

Dziewicki refers to his "results" letter; see document .049648.

Despite being written in German, the postcard took until mid-April 1915 to reach BR.

This is a transcription of document .049652. Also in the file: a carbon copy of this transcription. In German.

Dziewicki has heard rumours about BR, including that he has been imprisoned. Also on Principia Mathematica; and on Wittgenstein, "a most genial young man".

This is a transcription of document .049654. Also in the file: a carbon copy of this transcription. BR has corrected both.

Dziewicki has not received an answer to his last letter from BR. On some of BR's writings including Principia Mathematica.

Prof. Sleszynski at Cracow University wants all of BR's books for the library.

Dziewicki refers to replies from BR. Young Polish professors are enthusiastic about the new logic.

Dziewicki states he is 69. He refers by name to several Polish professors, including Chwistek.

Dziewicki has learned that BR is not in England and they have not corresponded in a year. They started corresponding 10 years or more ago.

BR has told him that "the Trinity problem" cannot be stated in mathematical logic. Dziewicki states that he was born in England.

BR writes, "Thank you very much for your kind invitation to be a member of your committee. I am pleased to accept and applaud your initiative."

This is a transcription of document .049730. Also in file: a carbon copy of this transcription.

Eliot thanks BR for introducing him to Waterlow. Waterlow has given Eliot two books to review, one is Balfour's and the other, Nietzsche's. Eliot is excited about this opportunity. He plans to meet with BR at Garsington when he visits Oxford.

This is a transcription of document .049732. Also in file: a carbon copy.

Eliot thanks BR for his generosity. Vivien, Eliot's wife says BR was an angel to her. Eliot says "I shall take the 10.30, and look forward to a talk with you before you go. Mrs. Saich is expecting you. She has made me very comfortable here. Aff Tom". BR has provided the month and year and identified the correspondent. In Auto., the letter is dated "[Jan. 1916]".

Note by S. Turcon that the envelope may not belong to this letter. Only the envelope has an RL number. Eliot's wife Vivien is in a lot of pain; Eliot gives BR details of her visit to the dentist and says that she will not be able to attend the luncheon.

Eliot thanks BR for the books he gave him. Eliot tells BR that Vivien would have written him, but is still in a lot of pain. BR has supplied the year.

Eliot thanks BR for the books he gave him. He says he will have to wait before reading them as he is writing an article on Leibnizean monads. He is happy to hear that BR liked his review of Nietzsche. He remarks on BR's defence and how it must have been a great success.

Note by S. Turcon in file with date specifications. Eliot says that he will be at Russell's first lecture (which begins on the 18th) but is unsure about the rest so BR should not send his tickets now. Vivien will type BR's manuscript.

This is a transcription of document .049738. Also in file: a carbon copy.

Eliot thanks BR for "putting me in for Jourdain's work—your efforts have been inexhaustible". Eliot says he needs to find some work that will earn him more money, on top of his thesis work.

This is a transcription of document .049740. Also in file: a carbon copy.

Eliot mentions that he will be staying an extra night as Vivien is not well enough to travel, and will not get to the lecture.

(This would be BR's first "Philosophy of Social Reconstruction" lecture, on Jan. 18, 1916.)

This is a transcription of document .049745. Also in file: a carbon copy.

Eliot thanks BR for reading and criticizing his article. He agrees with BR's comments and will attempt to revise it in a year or two. Eliot believes that a philosophy should be based on reason as well as experience; he feels his article is incoherent.

Also in file: two photocopies of this document .049745.

Eliot thanks BR for his letter but he still feels his article is "not satisfactory". He would prefer to discuss authority and reverence. He would like to be in a better state of mind before rewriting. BR has supplied the year and identified the author.

This is a transcription of document .049733.

This is a transcription of document .049746. Also in file: a carbon copy. BR has corrected both.

Eliot wanted to write to BR "before Tuesday". He is glad that "Bosanquet and others turned out so well". Demos told Eliot that he was giving BR Bibliography on Behaviourism. Eliot is "not convinced that Watson and those people are really very important." He goes on to say "The avenue of investigation which you suggested to me in a conversation a few weeks ago impressed me very deeply, and I hope you will go in for it very hard [...] it would be very amusing to stand the biological sciences on their heads that way." BR has identified the author.

This is a transcription of document .049748. Also in file: a carbon copy. BR has corrected both.

Eliot explains his wife's continued illness and how she is attached to Marlow. Eliot will return some things of BR's.

Eliot tells BR that he found two single rooms at the Dolphin Hotel in Chichester. Dated as in Eliot's Letters, vol. 1.

This is a transcription of document .049753, record 76475, with corrections made in BR's hand.

Eliot tells BR about Vivien's health. He says she has been "a thousand times worse"; however, she is "perpetually baffling and deceptive", like a "child of six with a clever and precocious mind." See the transcriptions at document .007052gm, record 93514, and document .049754, record 76474.

This is a transcription of document .049755, record 76477.

Eliot thanks BR for his compliments on "The Waste Land", especially part v which he feels is "the only part that justifies the whole". Vivien mentioned 18 months ago that Eliot should let BR see the manuscript for the poem but they "felt that you might prefer to have nothing to do with us. It is absurd to say that we wished to drop you." Vivien nearly died in the spring and has been in the country since the spring.

This is a transcription of document .049756, record 76479.

Eliot wishes to arrange a time to meet with BR in London. He is not confident that BR would wish the same: "I want words from you which only you can give. But if you have now ceased to care at all about either of us, just write on a slip 'I do not care to see you' or 'I do not care to see either of you'—and I will understand." He also says "In case of that, I will tell you now that everything has turned out as you predicted 10 years ago. You are a great psychologist." The year is inferred from BR's prediction.

Eliot will transfer to BR, at Vivien's request, debentures worth £3500 of Plenty and Son Ltd. of Newbury. He asks if BR would write a letter saying that he would hold his estate harmless against any payment that might be due after his death, were it to occur within three years of the transfer. These are the debentures that BR gave Eliot during WWI.

A client is looking for History of 19th Century's Ideas which they think was written by BR. Hunt asks if it was and if so where they could get a copy. R. Ellis has signed for Hunt.

Eliot thanks BR for the requested letter, rendering his estate harmless after the transfer of funds. Vivien's father died and she has become heir of some lucrative property. Eliot believes this will equal the amount she has had to give up. He adds: "I have just read your little pamphlet on Christianity [Why I Am Not a Christian]. With some sadness. All the reasons you advance were familiar to me, I think, at the age of six or eight; and I confess that your pamphlet seems to me a piece of childish folly. But I was brought up as an atheist, and you were evidently brought up, and in my opinion remain, an evangelical. Why don't you stick to mathematics?"

Eliot is writing to his bank to send the Plenty debentures to the company and is sending a cheque. He sent a cheque to BR as well. Vivien is now in Paris. He refers to BR's distinction between theological speculation and propaganda; "But even in propaganda I don't see a place for bad reasons. But perhaps what I dislike is the corpse of Protestantism passing down the river." Written by Eliot at the top is: "Sent money to your account". Eliot refers to Soddy's Wealth, Virtual Wealth and Debt.

Eliot writes: "Permit me to add my sincere felicitations to your others; on the occasion of your joining this small and odd miscellaneous order. It is a fitting though belated tribute to the author of The Philosophy of Leibnitz, the Principia and other works on which I fed thirty-five years ago. And also to the author of the Reith Lectures—who is one of the few living authors who can write English prose. Yours ever, T.S. Eliot. The Master of Trinity recommends safety pins in the ribbon: but a neat tuck on each side is much better." The letter concerns BR's award of the Order of Merit.

Eliot writes after "listening to" BR's broadcast interview; he thought it went well. He disagrees with BR's views most of the time but believes that they are presented in a dignified and persuasive way nonetheless.

BR thanks Eliot for his letter of May 20. He is glad Eliot thought his broadcast remarks were "dignified and even persuasive". He adds, "It was nice to hear from you again."

Eliot writes: "I shall have to ask you to believe me that I became anxious, during the time I was in France, that I had stolen a part of this jewellery from you. Since getting back to England I have not had the courage to come to your house and to give it to you. Which is what I ought to do. So now I am asking Tom to hand you the packet, and as it is nothing to do with him I hope you will not speak of it together, it would be very painful to him. I am not showing this letter to him, or anyone. I shall not ask you to forgive me because you cannot." She ends the letter saying "Please do not answer this letter in any way."

Vivien Eliot thanks BR for his letter. T.S. Eliot is at Margate and is having a bad nervous breakdown, otherwise he would have written himself. Eliot may go to Switzerland soon to see Dr. Vittoz. Referring to BR's imminent child, she says "the baby will have pointed ears, so you need not be anxious".

This is a transcription of document .049767; also a carbon. Corrections are made in BR's hand. He puts an asterisk on the word "ears" after the sentence: "We both send very many congratulations, and Tom says he is quite sure the baby will have pointed ears". BR indicates at the foot of the letter that it is an allusion to Eliot's poem about BR, "Mr. Apollinax".

Ellis discusses administrative aspects of the Committee and quotes a letter from Barry Brown defending F.S.C.'s alternative as "human".

This is a transcription of document .049151. Also in the file: a carbon copy of the transcription. Both are corrected by BR.

On BR's upcoming trial; negative facts.

Demos thanks BR for recommending his article on negation to the journal Mind and encloses another, on modal and value propositions (not present).

Demos notes that he has not heard from Mind about his second article. (BR noted at the top: "Stout written to".) Demos states that if the Greek government calls him to serve in the war, he will go. A note in Edith Russell's hand states: "Now (1967) a prof of philosophy at Harvard".

Demos would like to meet with BR while he is in London and will attend his lecture "Tuesday afternoon".

In this letter from T.S. Eliot's mother, she thanks BR for the book he sent her: The Problems of Philosophy. She mentions reading her son's review in the International Journal of Ethics. Also, in The Fortnightly Review, she mentions how Ezra Pound wrote that "Tom is one of two of the most intelligent writers". She thanks BR for the opportunity he gave her son to join the Aristotelian Society. She would like Tom to obtain his Ph.D. as is planned in May because in the U.S. it is becoming a prerequisite for academic positions; then, he could stop working as a teacher with low social standing—"It is like putting Pegasus into harness."

Mrs. Eliot thanks BR for his concern about the tragedy of the Sussex: "Mr. Eliot did not believe it possible that even the Germans (a synonym for all that is most frightful) would attack an American liner. It would be manifestly against their interest." She is sure that BR will confirm Tom's choice in studying philosophy as opposed to poetry. Her enclosure of an ancestor's letter is not present.

This is a transcription of document .049773; also a carbon. BR has corrected them.

This is a transcription of document .049774. Also in file is a carbon copy. BR has corrected the ribbon copy.