BR is "... now convinced that the Chinese would like a settlement of the boundary dispute."

BR also cites the Chinese belief that India does not want to negotiate a settlement, and the fact that the right-wing element in the Indian Parliament is opposed to peace talks.

Written in blue ink directly under Menon's name: "Opposite Prime Minister's house".

Also present are two copies of the letter, TL(CAR) and TL(CAR,X).