On a BRPF "with compliments" slip, Schoenman states that the attached [not present] is circulated seriously in the United States. An archival note reads: "I recall that this note was originally attached to a red bumper sticker reading 'FUCK COMMUNISM'. I do not know what has happened to the sticker since I saw it when the Archives were in London. K. Blackwell 28.9.79". This bumper sticker may have been the one put out by Paul Krassner of The Realist in 1963, in addition to a similar poster.

"Joad" was not married to C.E.M. Joad; she later did marry Lloyd Brereton.

Their first invitation to BR to contribute an article on nuclear warfare for their first issue was not accepted by him. Gangat hopes that he will contribute an article on the same subject for their second issue. The first volume of Africa Asia is enclosed.

Allaun thanks BR for the preface and also for spotting the two mistakes which he had overlooked in his pamphlet Stop the H-Bomb Race.

Allaun's pamphlet, Stop the H-Bomb Race, has sold 10,000 copies and is sold out. Allaun is completing another short pamphlet with a possible title as "New Moves in the H-Bomb Race" and asks if BR would be willing to write an introduction to this pamphlet as well.

"Incidentally my family has just been listening to the record of your speech in the Free Trade Hall last May and your spirited reply to the heckler. It's terrific."

Allaun sends a duplicated copy of the MS of his second pamphlet, New Moves in the H-Bomb Struggle. BR's reply is on the verso (see record 83243).

BR is sorry for the delay in writing a preface to his pamphlet, but he has had a slight illness which has interfered with his work.

Enclosed is the draft MS for the pamphlet (5 pieces) with emendations in blue ink.

"I received your very prompt and friendly reply to my original letter, asking if you would like to write a few words as preface to my new pamphlet on the hydrogen bomb." Allaun had sent a duplicated copy of the MS but had not heard from BR so he sends another copy (enclosed).

"Your preface is deeply appreciated and will do more than anything else to secure a really big sale for the pamphlet." Re his pamphlet New Moves in the H-Bomb Struggle.

Allen wishes that BR would write more on Conrad.

Brainin asks BR to reconsider their invitation. "Thank you for your quick response to my cable. Needless to say we are terribly disappointed. We had planned to make our annual Dinner this year a manifestation for the advancement of scientific progress in the cause of peace. You more than anybody else are the spokesman for this cause."

Unwin encloses for BR a copy of a letter they have received from Gross W. Alexander addressed to BR, along with Unwin's reply (both present). 

BR declines their invitation owing to other commitments.

The American Friends Service Committee wish to present five internationally known speakers, one each month, and ask BR if he would be interested in speaking.

BR declines their invitation because he is busy with his work against nuclear war.

BR is willing to do the tape recording for the dinner.

Chouinard requests a short article by BR on the geometric concept of a point for their Encyclopedia.

A dictated answer of "No" is at the top of the letter.

Shipper hopes BR will reconsider and write an article for their May issue of The American Rationalist which will have BR's picture on the front cover.

"But, alas, it is quite impossible for me to yield to your plea as I am completely overwhelmed by work in the anti-H-bomb campaign. I am much gratified that the American Rationalist plans to put my picture on the cover in May, in which month I shall become eighty-six."

The American Scholar requests an article by BR for their autumn issue.

The American Scholar asks BR to contribute to their issue titled "The Changing American Scene".

"I am sorry that you and Lady Russell cannot attend the Dinner but am most grateful for your kind remarks about our remembering your grandfather's work."

L'Anti-Antitoutiste was a pacifist periodical.
 

"Herewith, as announced the proofsheets of the address you kindly sent me."

BR finds their proofs of his address to the Midland Regional Youth CND "excellent".

Henriquez sends BR two exemplars of the first issue of his address.

"So we will have to wait until the amount collected is sufficient to publish the next magazine in which will be included your 'Messages' in both French and English."

Re the delay in publishing BR's messages due to money. "I entirely understand and have every sympathy for your difficulty, for I am experiencing it myself in the course of attempting to further my work for peace."

"Thanking you for your kind words just received: it was just decided to print the important material received from you, whatsoever are the difficulties."

Henriquez asks if BR would like a number of copies of his "Messages".

BR thanks him for the enclosed proofs and has no corrections to make.

The U.S. copyright of Why Men Fight has lapsed into the public domain.

An invitation to BR to address their Association on their general meeting on February 26, 1958. 

Arran seeks an answer to his letter of August 1 (record 5256).

Jain thanks BR for giving his permission.

"You may perhaps remember that five years ago you contributed an article on atomic energy and the future of the world to this series, and it was extremely well received in Japan. Next year the theme is the significance of the Sputnik and I wonder whether you would care to contribute once more."

"May I say that I found our interview extremely interesting and I am sure that our Japanese readers will agree with me."

Mori encloses a copy of the edition of The Asahi Shimbun which the write-up of his interview appeared.

Wada seeks permission to reprint "Prospects of Mankind" which appeared in The Listener of October 6. They would like to reprint it in the New Year's issue of the Asahi Journal.

"The Japanese people are well informed of your admirable activities as President of the Committee of 100, and your Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament ... my newspaper, which is the most influential in Japan, feel that your views on the situation prevailing and your deliberations on the outcome of this folly, would prove an invaluable message for our people." Omori suggests an interview with one of their correspondents.

"I shall be pleased to telephone on November 6th, when I hope to procure an interview at Lord Russell's convenience."

"I am writing to express my gratitude for a most stimulating and interesting interview which you so kindly gave me. I must apologize, however, for the inconvenience I caused you whilst taking my photographs; but I am glad to say I obtained some extremely good ones during my last visit, and I thank you for your patience."

APCUT had sent the newspaper cuttings to BR instead of Lord Russell of Liverpool.

A notice that BR's current subscription for press cuttings will shortly expire.

Dictated answer at top of letter in Edith Russell's hand on February 16th, 1957: "Please discontinue at end of present subscription."

BR would like APCUT to send press cuttings concerning his forthcoming book Why I Am Not a Christian and wishes to subscribe for 200 cuttings.

APCUT would like to know whether BR would like to continue with their service as his order for 100 press cuttings is almost exhausted.

Thanking BR for his order for 200 press cuttings concerning his forthcoming book Why I Am Not a Christian.

Re renewal of subscription.

Parry gives BR more dates on which he could give a talk as they were disappointed that BR refused their initial request.

Parry asks BR if he knows the name of a member which he would like to chair his talk on "Science and Religion" for March 3, 1958.

BR cannot make up his mind as to whom he would like to chair his talk on March 3. BR asks Parry if he has any suggestions.

Parry gives a list of suggestions as to whom should chair BR's talk: Julian Huxley, E.N. da C. Andrade, Alan Don, Rev. W.R. Matthews, Sir Henry Tizard, Norman Fisher, and Sir Robert Robinson. 

From the list, BR would prefer (in order of preference) Julian Huxley first, Andrade second, and Rev. Matthews third.

"I have asked Professor Andrade, and he would be very pleased indeed to take the chair at the Club Talk Dinner on Monday, March 3rd, 1958, when you have most kindly agreed to open a discussion on 'Science and Religion'."

Parry encloses a copy of the procedure (not present) for the Club Talk Dinner on March 3, 1958 and asks whether BR will be bringing a guest.

BR does not wish to bring a guest to the Club Talk Dinner on March 3.

Parry looks forward to seeing BR on March 3 at the Club Dinner Talk at which BR is opening a discussion on "Science and Religion."

"In answer to the Questionnaire regarding the Ladies' Annexe which was circulated to all Members last year, you were good enough to say that you would voluntarily contribute 5 guineas per annum in order to maintain the facilities of the Ladies' Annexe as at present."

"I am sending you Joachim's Inaugural Lecture as Wykeham Professor, in the hope that you will slay it in a considered review."

Murry asks BR to contribute an article to The Athenaeum.

(BR proceeded to contribute "Dreams and Facts".)