A thank-you note for Chinese hospitality during the stay in China. Schoenman comments that he will present Chou's "formal and serious declaration" to BR.

The translation notes that China has taken steps to ease the situation in regard to the Sino-Indian border question. To impose the entire Colombo proposals on China would be unfair.

There is no indication of who the letter is addressed to, nor who is the author; the date is also missing.

Enclosed is a translation of the original document in Chinese, TL(CAR).

A memorandum on whether Schoenman and Pottle brought with them to China a message from Nehru.

BR approves and supports the disarmament proposals put forth by the Chinese government in the Peking Review, dated 2 August 1963.

Enclosed are two copies of the letter. The ribbon copy has been edited.

Nehru has stated to BR that he would be prepared for negotiations if neither China nor India kept civilian checkposts in the disputed area.

Enclosed are three copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR requests that the content of his letter be transmitted to Premier Chou.

Attached is a copy of the letter.

BR requests a meeting with Hsiung Hsiang-hui in London.

A thank-you letter for tea yesterday.

Letter makes reference to enclosed documents (not present).

BR inquires about the possibility of China removing the seven civilian posts in the demilitarized strip on the border with India.

Letter references a copy of the Peking Review that will be forwarded to Schoenman. The Peking Review contains the Chinese government's statement on the Sino-Indian boundary question.

A thank-you letter.

BR is concerned about the "... great provocation and unlimited brutality on the part of aggressive forces in the United States".

Enclosed is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR requests that exit passports be granted to the two sons of a former student, K.T. Yen.

Chou En-lai agrees with BR's condemnation of U.S. imperialism "for its criminal aggression in Vietnam".

Enclosed envelope is addressed from the Chinese Embassy in London and is marked "Urgent".

Chou refers to BR's London speech of 14 October 1965 (B&R A137).

Kuo Mo-jo is Chairman of the Chinese People's Committee for World Peace.

A thank-you note for the gift to the BRPF.

BR makes reference to "the formation of the campaign against imperialism".

BR agrees with Chou En-lai's position that "... the struggle of people against U.S. imperialism is central to the creation of a lasting world peace".

Draft of letter, edited and signed in another's hand "With warm regards, Yours sincerely, BR".

BR extends New Year's greetings and conveys his support for the policies of the Chinese government.

Translation expresses thanks for the "... confidence and support you [BR] have shown the Chinese government and people".

Letter states it would not be convenient to accommodate Mark Lane's desire to visit China as "... the policy of aggression and hostility pursued by the U.S. government toward China makes it impossible to have normal contact between the Chinese and American peoples".

On the verso are several calculations in BR's hand. Some use the U.S. dollar to sterling exchange rate of $2.80.

BR makes reference to a copy of the letter (not present) from the Chinese Embassy in London denying Lane a visit to China. See record 64522 for the original copy of the missing enclosure. The letter seems to be a typed copy of of a handwritten original that was sent to Lane.

Ping-Ho is Minister of Culture for the People's Republic of China.

BR inquires about the Chinese Acrobatic Troupe appearing in England.

Business card of Hsiung Hsiang-hui and envelope addressed to BR. Hsiung Hsiang-hui is Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London.

Tshombe is President of the Republic of the Congo.

BR appeals for the release of Mr. Scotland.

Letter is addressed to Tshombe c/o the Savoy Hotel in London.

Typed on the last page: "Dictated on the telephone by Lord Russell and signed in his absence by his secretary".

Haughey is Minister for Justice.

BR requests that the "... charges against Mr. Grattan Paxon be dropped." BR also makes reference to Ireland not wanting to be tarnished by a "Sacco and Vanzetti" case.

Note that while BR uses the spelling "Paxon" in this letter, the Irish in their correspondence use "Puxon".

BR questions the validity of the charges brought against Puxon citing that Puxon has a "record of pacifism". BR finds the charge of "... gathering explosives difficult to accept."

Kabemba is Chargé d'Affaires.

BR states that "... the release of Mr. Scotland will be in the best interests of your government and of the Congo".

BR is shocked by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka and makes reference to possible Central Intelligence Agency involvement.

Letter quotes a statement issued by BR condemning U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs.

Castro is Prime Minister of Cuba.

BR appeals for clemency for non-Marxist revolutionaries imprisoned in Cuba.

BR requests Castro's opinion on issues pertaining to the Cold War and the danger of nuclear war.

Enclosed is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

BR makes reference to an enclosed letter (not present) addressed to President Johnson.

Alonso is Cuban Ambassador.

A thank-you letter.

Enclosed are two copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

A thank-you note.

Schoenman encloses a copy of BR's letter (not present) to President Johnson regarding Cuba.

Letter acknowledges the receipt of BR's letter.

Schoenman makes reference to enclosed copy of the letter (not present) that BR will be sending to various newspapers. Re also Mustofa Alamin.

Castro is Prime Minister of Cuba.

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

A typed business card with the name "Federico de Cordova Castro" printed on it.

Enclosed typed card states "With the compliments of the Cuban Embassy". Envelope is addressed in ink to BR. Also in the envelope are two official foil seals from the Cuban Embassy in London.

Castro is Prime Minister of Cuba.

Telegram appeals to Castro to "... accept unwarranted American demands regarding supposed missiles" in order to prevent "annihilation of the whole human race". Telegram was sent at 3:50 a.m.

Date has been altered from 26 to 27 October 1962.

Kennedy is President of the U.S.A.

Cuban Missile Crisis.

Telegram appeals to Kennedy to end the madness as there is "... no conceivable justification" for it.

Telegram was sent at 2 a.m.

Telegram appeals to Khrushchev "... not to be provoked by the unjustifiable action of the United States in Cuba".

Telegram was sent at 2 a.m.

Macmillan is Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Telegram appeals to Macmillan "... to prevent American madness from bringing on nuclear war".

Telegram was sent at 2 a.m.

Gaitskell is leader of the British Labour Party.

Telegram appeals to Gaitskell "... urge opposition to join our mass protests against imminent disaster threatened by American madness over Cuba".

Telegram was sent at 2 a.m.

Telegram appeals to "... the Press of this country to allow the people to know of the grave danger facing mankind".

Telegram was sent at 4 p.m.

Thant is United Nations Secretary-General.

Telegram appeals to Thant "for swift condemnation of tragic U.S. action".

Telegram was sent at 2 a.m.

Kennedy states that BR's attention "... might well be directed to the burglars rather than to those that have caught the burglars."

Telegram was sent at 11:03 a.m.

The date of this telegram copy has been altered by hand from 26 to 27 October 1962, and on the documents at records 64550 and 64551.

BR begs Kennedy "... not to invade Cuba or to risk nuclear war".

Telegram was sent at 3:30 a.m.

BR appeals to Khrushchev for help in reducing the tension caused by the crisis.

Telegram was sent at 3:40 a.m.

Typescript states that mankind owes Khrushchev "... a profound debt for his determination to prevent war due to American militarism."

Press statement stating that "... it seems likely that within a week you will all be dead to please American madmen".

Statement issued at 9:45 p.m.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Copy of a press statement.

BR makes reference to the Committee of 100's mass demonstration at the American Embassy.

Another copy of a press statement.

De Zulueta acknowledges the receipt of BR's telegram.

Telegram states it is a reply from Harold Macmillan but it is signed by P.F. de Zulueta, his secretary.

Typescript with the headings "You are to Die", "Why", and "What You Can Do". Typed at the foot of the letter are the words "... conformity means death, only protest gives a hope of life."

BR urges Kennedy to "... make a conciliatory reply to Khrushchev's vital overture".

Telegram sent at 10:20 p.m.

BR congratulates Khrushchev on his "courageous stand for sanity".

A statement praising Khrushchev for his moderation.

BR congratulates Khrushchev on his "courageous stand for sanity".

BR is sending Kennedy another telegram in light of the fact that Kennedy's press officer cannot locate BR's first telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Redated 27 October at record 64549; the same with several that follow.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

Another copy of the telegram.

An acknowledgement of the receipt of BR's telegram.

BR asks if Castro would be willing to dismantle the missile basis as a "great gesture for humanity".

Telegram was sent at 12:00 p.m.

BR cites U.S. rejection of Soviet proposals to end the missile crisis.

This typed memorandum is on the verso of stationery of Argyll Mansions, Kings Road, London, where the BRPF had a flat.

BR inquires if Thant could "... personally go to Cuba to act as arbitrator, inspect bases, formulate proposal?"

Telegram sent at 2:00 p.m.

Another copy of statement, also found at record 64552.

BR comments "... I have never known any statesman act with the magnanimity and greatness that you [Khrushchev] have shown over Cuba".

Telegram sent at 10:50 p.m.

The document is a summary of telegrams sent by world leaders during the crisis. Specifically mentioned are Khrushchev, Castro, Kennedy, and Thant.

Khrushchev is Premier of U.S.S.R. Kennedy is President of U.S.A. Castro is Prime Minister of Cuba. Thant is Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Document is titled "Press Telephone Numbers" and lists various press agencies. Included are the New York Times, Press Association, Exchange Telegraph, United Press International, Reuters, Associated Press, BBC Sound, BBC Television, The Times, Guardian, Daily Mail, Tribune, Tass, Peace News, Cuban Embassy, Observer, Telegraph Information Service, and Tom Kinsey.

Added to the document in hand are "New York Times TRA 5655" and "Tom Kinsey Ffestiniog-739".

BR is concerned about American statements on Cuba and with U.S. relations with the U.S.S.R.

Makarios is President of the Republic of Cyprus. This is a thank-you letter with reference to the second anniversary of the Declaration of the Independence of Cyprus.

Makarios is President of the Republic of Cyprus.

BR holds that a neutral United Nations force is the "only permanent solution" to protect the independence of Cyprus.

Also present are three copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

Kuchuk is Vice President of the Republic of Cyprus. Kuchuk appeals to BR to use his influence to aid Cypriot affairs.

Letter makes reference to the "... outside intervention by Turkey and its continuous threats of invasion".

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

Document is a press statement condemning the attack by "Turkish jet bombers on Cypriot villages".

Press statement was issued to The Vema on 14 August 1964. Press statement was issued to the General Press on 16 August 1964.

Document is titled "Thoughts for a Solution on Cyprus".

BR wants to see a United Nations force in Cyprus to enforce the peace between the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish minority.

Cleanthous is Press Counsellor for the Cypriot Embassy, properly known as the High Commission.

BR is asked to say something about the recent Turkish air attacks.

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

BR makes reference to his proposed solution to the problem of Cyprus. He encloses the documents described in records 64584 and 64585.

Typed at the foot of the letter: "On behalf of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation".

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

Document is entitled "Thoughts on a Solution for Cyprus". Another copy of the statement is at record 64585.

A thank-you note regarding BR's proposed solution to the Cyprus problem.

Kuchuk is Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus. He has no objection to a United Nations force providing that it is able "... to ensure Turks security of life and property".

A typed copy of telegram appears on the stationary of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority.

BR's request for the release of Petr Savicky has been submitted to the Ministry of Justice.

Letter is addressed from the Head of Consular Department, but the signature is incompletely legible.

Appeal for BR to use his influence to ask the President Antonin Novotny of Czechoslovakia for an exit visa for Rabbi Emil Davidovic.

Edith Russell confirms that BR has written to the President of Czechoslovakia for an exit visa for Rabbi Emil Davidovic.

BR appeals for the granting of an exit visa for Rabbi Emil Davidovic.

Jiraska is Counsellor for the Czechoslovak Embassy.

A thank-you letter with reference to Dr. Frantisek Klemens making a "... formal application to leave the country".

BR appeals for an exit visa for Mrs. Marie Hieblingerova.

BR appeals for an exit visa for Mr. Miroslav Hloch.

Trhlik is Czechoslovak Ambassador.

BR appeals for the granting of a passport to Dr. Pan Frantisek Klemens.

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

Trhlik cannot provide any further information concerning the granting of a passport to Dr. Frantisek Klemens.

Mayo asks Schoenman to persuade the Czechoslovak Embassy to provide details of the forms required by Dr. Klemens to obtain a passport.

BR inquires about the details of the forms required for Dr. Klemens to obtain a passport.

BR appeals that exit visas be issued for Mr. and Mrs. Vojtech Seidler and to Dr. and Mrs. Walter Ehrlich and their children.