Kadar is Prime Minister of Hungary.

BR appeals that Geza Szabolcs' children be allowed to leave Hungary and join him in Canada.

This letter is referred to as an enclosure at record 64802.

This telegram, asking for the early release of legal historian Istvan Bibo, was signed by notable scholars and scientists.

Kadar is the Prime Minister of Hungary and Chairman of the Council of Ministers.

Budai requests that BR use his influence in order to secure exit visas for his wife and son, who are still in Hungary.

BR has written to the Prime Minister of Hungary in order to secure exit visas for Budai's wife and son. However, BR feels that it is "... unlikely that I shall be able to alter their mind."

Kadar is Prime Minister of Hungary.

BR appeals in the name of "common humanity" for exit visas for Leslie Budai's wife and son.

Varkonyi is Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of Hungary.

Varkonyi informs BR that his request for exit visas for Mrs. Mary Csaba and her family have been granted. Varkonyi also mentions that Mr. Mihaly Csaba is not worthy of BR's patronage as "... he is guilty of grave crimes he committed against the State during the counter revolution in 1956."

BR wishes to express his "... gratitude to Mr. Kadar for his magnanimity in allowing the Csaba family permits."

A thank-you letter for BR's efforts in gaining exit visas from Hungary for Csaba's wife and family. Casaba writes from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

BR asks if Kadar would permit the "... wife and two children of Dr. Zoltan Laffers" to join him in Germany.

A thank-you letter.

BR requests that Kadar allow "... Dr. Gyorgyne and her two children to join Dr. Medgyesi in Germany." Her full name is Medgyesi Gyorgyne.

BR follows up on his request to grant exit visas to the families of Dr. Laffers and Dr. Georg Medgyesi.

Varkonyi reports that the Prime Minister "... is not in a position to overrule the earlier decisions" regarding refusal of exit visas for the families of Dr. Laffers and Dr. Medgyesi.

Incze is Hungarian Ambassador.

Incze acknowledges the receipt of BR's letter requesting clemency for Gyorgy Krasso.

A thank-you letter.

BR enquires if Incze has heard anything from authorities in Hungary about his clemency request for Gyorgy Krasso.

Molnar is Chargé d'Affaires.

Molnar informs BR that there has been no word as of yet regarding BR's clemency request for Gyorgy Krasso.

Kallai is Prime Minister of Hungary.

BR requests that the family of Dr. L. Logodi be allowed to join him in West Germany.

Chatterjee is Principal Private Secretary.

Chatterjee reports that the "... High Commissioner will be delighted to welcome you [BR] at India House and discuss the matter you have mentioned."

In the top left-hand corner in Edith Russell's hand: "Ans. with enclosures for H. Comm: What Can India Do for Mankind by BR 21 Oct, '53".

Kher is Indian High Commissioner.

Kher mentions that he will write to BR and arrange a meeting once he is feeling better.

Kher requests a "further discussion" on India's role in preventing nuclear warfare. Kher invites BR for tea "... on Friday, 11th December, at 4 p.m., at 9, Kensington Palace Gardens, W.8."

BR has to turn down Kher's invitation for a meeting as he is scheduled to have an operation at that time.

The word "Confidential" is typed at the upper right-hand corner.

Chatterjee writes on behalf of the High Commissioner. They are "deeply concerned" about BR's operation. They wish BR a rapid recovery and will arrange another date for a meeting.

Kher sends BR his "... sincere good wishes for a rapid and complete recovery".

Radhakrishnan is Vice-President of India.

A sentence in BR's story, "The Corsican Ordeal of Miss X", refers to Zoroaster that has offended some Zoroastrians. The story is published in Satan in the Suburbs.

A carbon copy of BR's reply is located on the verso of the letter; see record 64828.

BR did not have the "faintest idea that the words could offend anybody" and regrets that they have done so." BR used a reference to Zoroaster in one of his short stories and has since written to the publishers to omit the reference.

At the foot of the TL(CAR) in parenthesis is a reference to proof sheets "... from the listener of "Man's Peril from the Hydrogen Bomb" being enclosed with a copy of BR's letter to Dr. Dalal. This letter appears on the verso of the one found at record 64827.

BR is "deeply grieved" that there was a misunderstanding that resulted in people thinking he had put Zoroaster among the evil spirits in his short stories.

The letter is dated from its dictation copy.

BR hopes Nehru will accept the "... Honorary Presidency of the Foundation Account in India." BR also hopes to open a Foundation office in India.

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

Menon is Indian Delegate to the United Nations.

The letter is a "copy of political parts" of a letter sent to BR. Letter outlines India's efforts to prevent nuclear war and comments that Western Europe "... has to be persuaded to take a stronger position in respect to these matters."

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

Letter is a draft memorandum entitled "Man's Peril from the Hydrogen Bomb." The letter, which seems incomplete, may have been drafted for BR.

BR states that India is in a "special position" to aid in the avoidance of nuclear war because of its relationship with China and members of the British Commonwealth. BR suggests India appoint a commission to collect evidence about the dangers of nuclear war.

"Draft" is typed at the top of the document.

Nehru is glad that BR has drawn his "attention to the case of C.L. Madan" and will "try to find some suitable work for him."

A thank-you note for sending documents from the Conference of Nuclear Scientists in Quebec, Canada. This may be Pugwash. Also present are four copies of the letter, TL(TC), 2 TL(CAR), and TL(CAR,X).

Kabir is Minister of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs.

Kabir makes reference to BR's Principles of Social Reconstruction and states that there would be a better "... understanding between India and the West if Tagore's writings ... are better known.

Rabindranath Tagore is a writer and Nobel Prize winner for Literature.

Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kabar gives an outline of Tagore's works and requests that "men and women of culture" serve on a panel with the purpose of selecting his best works for publication.

Enclosed with the document at record 64835.

BR cannot serve on the panel to select essays from the Indian writer Tagore.

BR hopes that Nehru "... may find means of saving the world from criminal, suicidal madness."

At the top left-hand corner in Edith Russell's hand: "Copy of letter and memo sent to Nehru, Noel-Baker" and "Copy of memo sent to Dr. Nkrumah care of the Embassy of Ghana".

The letters, P.T.O. are at the foot of the page. On the verso is a letter to Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit; see record 64839.

Pandit is Indian High Commissioner to England. She is the sister of Prime Minister Nehru.

BR makes reference to an enclosure of a letter he sent to Nehru.

This letter appears on the verso of the document at record 64838. The letters P.T.O. are typed at the foot of the page.

Letter is a retyped copy of the one at record 64838. Also present is an additional copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Pandit is "very grateful" for BR's letter to her brother.

The letters P.T.O in Edith Russell's hand appear in the top left-hand corner. On the verso is a carbon copy of BR's follow-up letter to Pandit; see record 64842.

Also present are additional copies of the letter, TL(TC) and TL(CAR).

BR wants to meet with Pandit to discuss Nehru's response to his previous letter in which he suggested Nehru could take an active role in world peace.

Letter is on the verso of record 64841.

Also present are additional copies of the letter, TL(TC) and TL(CAR).

Nehru is unable to accept the Honorary Presidency of the BRPF account in India, but nevertheless advises BR that he is welcome to open an account in India.

The envelope has been opened from the side and the official wax seal of the Prime Minister of India is intact.

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

BR is concerned about a recent article attributed to Nehru that appeared in the New York Times, 7 April 1964. The article stated that "... India was preparing to regain territory along the northern border now occupied by Chinese communist troops."

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

Nehru makes reference to the collapse of the Paris conference and has enclosed a copy of a joint statement made by President Nasser of Egypt and himself; see record 64846.

At the top left-hand corner in Edith Russell's hand: "Copy attached" and "Copy of this and reply sent to Noel-Baker, 14 June".

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

Nasser is President of the United Arab Republic.

Statement declares that "peace is essential for the world" and that both leaders "deeply regret" the Summit Conference failure.

Also present are additional copies of the statement, TL(TC) and TL(CAR).

Philip Noel-Baker is a British statesman and winner of the 1959 Nobel Peace Prize.

BR mentions that Noel-Baker hopes that Nehru will advocate a disarmament proposal to be put before the United Nations Assembly.

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

BR calls for a "Convention of Heads of State" to discuss the prospect of disarmament. BR, referring to Nehru and the proposed conference, comments "... no one else could initiate it with any hope of success."

Nehru doubts a meeting of Heads of State from non-aligned countries to discuss disarmament would "... yield fruitful results at present."

Nehru makes reference to an enclosed statement on disarmament; see record 64850.

Report is addressed to the United Nations General Assembly and was composed of representatives from Burma, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Morocco, Nepal, United Arab Republic, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia.

Report outlines steps that could be taken to ensure that war would "... no longer be possible or be an instrument for settling international disputes."

This report is mentioned as an enclosure at record 64849.

BR comments that both the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. favour general and complete disarmament "under certain conditions". BR also states that it is "... incredible that the continued existence of mankind should be jeopardized by this divergence."

Also present are a draft and copy of the letter, TLS and TL(CAR).

Russell has emended the draft by hand.

Nehru mentions he will be happy to meet BR when he is in London on 4 November 1961.

BR indicates he can meet Nehru in London on 4 November 1961.

Kaul is Acting High Commissioner.

Kaul asks BR to confirm his acceptance of a meeting with Nehru at 4:30 pm on 4 November 1961.

BR confirms he will be able to meet with Nehru at the appointed time on 4 November 1961.

Radhakrishnan is Vice-President of India.

A thank-you letter in which Radhakrishnan asks Schoenman to give his "affectionate regards" to BR.

A thank-you note on behalf of Prime Minister Nehru for BR's telegram of 20 April 1962.

BR comments on the resumption of atmospheric testing at Christmas Island as it represents a "seemingly irreversible thrust towards nuclear death." BR also appeals for Nehru's assistance in allowing a man (not named) to "leave the Indian Navy on grounds of conscience."

Nehru agrees with BR that "... there is no point in keeping an officer in the Indian Navy who feels so strongly and on grounds of conscience"; see record 64858.

Nehru also mentions that he is unable to take "governmental action" in regards to the resumption of atmospheric tests at Christmas Island; however, he has passed on BR's messages to the Gandhi Peace Foundation.

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

Kaul mentions that "... the government of India have all along been opposed to nuclear weapons tests." He also refers to an enclosed statement (see record 64861) made by President Nehru which deals with the nuclear testing issue.

Kaul extends "kind regards" and "best wishes" to BR on his 90th birthday.

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

Nehru comments that he cannot follow BR's suggestion to send a ship to Christmas Island in protest of the atmospheric tests. Nehru appeals "... again to the Great Powers—the United States of America and the Soviet Union—to desist from nuclear tests."

Also present are two copies of the statement, TL(TC) and TL(CAR). The statement is mentioned as an enclosure at record 64860.

A thank-you letter where BR refers to the Gandhi Peace Foundation considering sending a ship to Christmas Island to protest atmospheric testing.

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

BR is grateful to Nehru for "... urging the Gandhi Peace Foundation to carry out the proposed sending of a ship" to protest the atmospheric testing at Christmas Island.

A thank-you note for 90th birthday greetings.

Ram is Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Ram notes that S.M. Shukla, the naval officer in BR's letter at 64858, has been given a discharge from the Navy.

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

Nehru agrees to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

Telegram refers to the Sino-Indian border dispute. BR appeals "... as a lifetime friend of India to agree to Chou En-lai's offer while time permits otherwise world war may result." Chou En-lai is Premier of the People's Republic of China.

Also present are three copies of the telegram, TEL(CAR).

Nehru, commenting on Chou En-lai's offer of a cease-fire, states that it is "... a demand for surrender on terms to be accepted and implemented while Chinese armies are on Indian soil."

The date appears at the top of the page in Edith Russell's hand.

Singh is Deputy High Commissioner.

Singh forwards a message from Prime Minister Nehru. The message also appears at record 64868.

Nehru has suggested an alternative proposal for settling the Sino-Indian border dispute. Nehru mentions that "there will be a greater danger" if India surrenders to the Chinese on the border issue.

BR states that the "re-establishment and preservation" of peace is "far more important than the territorial claims of either side." BR suggests settling the dispute through arbitration.

Menon is Director of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Menon refers to enclosed literature (not present) that supports India's claim of Chinese aggression.

BR has written "Ans" in the top left-hand corner. Also present is a copy of the letter, TL(TC).

Singh has enclosed "seven white papers" (not present) that detail the communication between the Chinese and Indian governments regarding the Sino-Indian border dispute.

In red ink at the top left-hand corner: "Thanks will study" in C. Farley's hand.

BR finds it "extremely painful" to disagree with Nehru's position on the Sino-Indian border dispute and is "alarmed" by Nehru using the words "long war" in reference to the conflict.

A thank-you letter for documents pertaining to the Sino-Indian border dispute.

BR outlines the accomplishments of the BRPF during the first six months of its existence.

[This report was probably sent to various advisers and sponsors of the BRPF.]

Nehru cites the report attributed to him in the New York Times as "not quite accurate".

Also present are three copies of the letter, TLS(X).

Angami Zapu Phizo is leader of the Naga insurgency. BR is impressed by the "earnestness" of Mr. Phizo's desire to achieve a peaceful settlement and states that "... friendly relations with frontier populations are exceedingly important to India."

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

India has accepted the Colombo proposals as a basis for negotiating the end to the Sino-Indian border dispute even though the proposals have yet to be accepted by the Chinese government. Nehru also mentions he would be glad to meet the leaders of the British peace movement but cannot cover their travel expenses.

Also present are three copies of the letter, TL(TC) and 2 TL(X).

BR is "encouraged" that India has accepted the Colombo proposals. "BRPF" is written in pencil at the top right-hand corner of the letter.

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

BR appeals for Nehru to "... make a gesture now and to sit down with the Chinese and to begin talks." BR also believes that the "... genuine interests of India are entirely to be served through immediate negotiations with the Chinese government."

Also present are various copies of the letter, 6 TL(CAR) and a TL(CAR,X).

Nehru comments that a peaceful settlement with China "... has got to be consistent with India's dignity, honour and territorial integrity." Nehru hopes that the "... government of China will see the error of their ways, reconsider their attitude and accept the Colombo proposals."

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

Menon is First Secretary.

Menon has enclosed various documents dealing with the Sino-Indian border dispute.

For the text of the Colombo proposals, see record 64884. For Chou En-lai's letter to Bandaranaike, record 64885. For Chinese memorandum on Colombo proposals, record 64886. For clarifications to the Colombo proposals, record 64887.

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

Full title: Proposals of the Conference of Six Non-Aligned Nations Held at Colombo (10th to 12th December '62).

The proposals include the establishment of a "... demilitarized zone to be administered by civilian posts of both sides." This document is referred to as an enclosure at record 64883.

The sentence "a demilitarized zone ... in that area" has been underlined in blue ink.

The Colombo Conference sought a peaceful solution to the Sino-Indian border conflict.

Also present is an additional copy of the proposal, TS(X).

Bandaranaike is Prime Minister of Ceylon. Chou En-lai is Premier of the People's Republic of China.

This letter is referred to as an attachment at record 64883.

Chou En-lai, in accordance with the Colombo proposals, formally states that Chinese frontier guards will withdraw from the "line of actual control" and that China "... will establish only seven civilian check posts on the Chinese side of the line of actual control."

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

The copy of the memorandum is a translation of the original Chinese memorandum (not present).

The memorandum outlines steps the Chinese government is willing to take in accordance with the Colombo proposals. This memorandum is mentioned as an enclosure at record 64883.

Also present is a copy of the memorandum, TL(TC,X).

Full title: Text of the Clarifications Issued on January 13, 1963.

Document outlines clarifications of portions of the Colombo Conference proposals as per the request of the Indian government.

This document is referred to as an enclosure at record 64883. The section "... the demilitarized ... governments of India and China" is enclosed in parentheses.

Also present is a copy of the document, TL(TC,X).

BR is "immensely encouraged" by Nehru's sponsorship of the BRPF. BR also mentions that India should begin talks with China "... despite the absence of civilian posts" in the disputed area.

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

Diwakar comments that the Gandhi Peace Foundation is unable to provide financial assistance to the BRPF and questions the behaviour of BR's representatives, Schoenman and Pottle.

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

BR cannot understand why Diwakar is "surprised or offended" by the request to support the BRPF. BR also comments he has the "greatest confidence" in his representatives and will discuss their behaviour with them.

Schoenman writes on behalf of himself and Pottle.

Schoenman states that they were "heartened" by Nehru's willingness to negotiate on issues concerning the Sino-Indian dispute and that a word from Nehru about the "... character of potential negotiations would be of immeasurable importance."

In ink at the top right-hand corner is: "Unsent".

Schoenman writes on behalf of himself and Pottle.

This is a shortened copy of the letter found at record 64891. Written in ink at the top right-hand corner is: "Sent".

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

BR thanks Nehru for the kindness shown to his representatives and mentions that he will be writing Premier Chou En-lai regarding the removal of the seven civilian posts in the disputed area.

Also present are various copies of the letter, 4 TL(CAR) and 3 TL(CAR,X).

BR appreciates Nehru's sponsorship of the two Foundations, the BRPF and Atlantic Peace Foundation.

BR "quite understands" that Nehru feels unable to accept Honorary Presidency of the Foundation account in India.

Arif is President of Iraq.

Arif comments on Israeli acts of aggression "... which are counted in hundreds and which are recorded by the U.N." He also states that Israel "receives financial support and arms from the imperialist powers".

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

Hussain is Vice-President of India.

BR comments that the meeting with Schoenman and Pottle left a "deep impression" with them. BR is also grateful for the "... calm and instructive comment you [Hussain] offered with regard to the border conflict."

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

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).

Schoenman responds to Diwakar's letter of 2 July 1963.

Schoenman, commenting on Diwakar's letter, states "I am appalled by the misstatements of fact which characterize it." Schoenman concludes the letter with the sentence "We are bound to protest the gross inaccuracy of your letter."

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

Schoenman is "distressed" that the privacy of the talks he had in Kashmir was violated by memos issued from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Also present are 2 copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

Schoenman writes on behalf of himself and Pottle.

Schoenman states that they were "heartened" by Nehru's willingness to negotiate on issues concerning the Sino-Indian dispute and that a word from Nehru about the "... character of potential negotiations would be of immeasurable importance."

In ink at the top right-hand corner is: "Unsent".

BR is "very distressed" to learn of Nehru's illness and wishes him a "full recovery".

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