Gandhi is the daughter of Prime Minister Nehru and a future Prime Minister of India.

A thank-you note on behalf of Prime Minister Nehru.

BR thanks Nehru for clarifying the New York Times report in which Nehru's statement to the Indian Parliament was quoted.

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

Wadhwa is an employee of the Political Department at the embassy.

Schoenman makes reference to enclosed literature (not present) that details the work of the BRPF.

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

A printed invitation inviting BR to attend a meeting to be held in Nehru's memory at the Royal Albert Hall 8 June 1964.

The line "Tickets are enclosed" has been altered in ink to read, "Tickets to follow". At the foot of the letter in Edith Russell's hand: "I think they have been sent on to you, haven't they? Yes—letter sent by BR to High Commiss. thanking him."

Printed card states "with the compliments of the High Commissioner for India". Enclosed is a ticket for the memorial service for Nehru to be held 8 June 1964 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Written on the envelope in BR's hand: "Polite refusal".

BR and Edith Russell "deeply regret" that they are unable to attend the memorial service for Nehru on 8 June 1964.

Shastri is Prime Minister of India.

BR congratulates Shastri on becoming Prime Minister and hopes to meet him in London at the Commonwealth Conference.

Letter conveys a message from the Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister will arrange a "suitable date" for a meeting with BR.

Menon is a member of the Indian Parliament.

Menon is joining J.D. Bernal and BR's appeal for peace in South-East Asia.

BR is pleased that Menon is joining Bernal and BR's appeal for peace in South-East Asia. This is a reference to B&R C64.48, a letter to the editor that BR and Bernal signed..

BR hopes that Husain will become a patron of the Indian branch of the BRPF.

BR hopes Shastri is recovered from his recent illness and asks if he could sponsor the BRPF.

BR hopes that Radhakrishnan will consent to becoming a patron of the Indian branch of the BRPF.

Radhakrishnan "... shall certainly serve as a patron of the Indian branch of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation".

Iyengar, a Section Officer in the Vice-President's Secretariat, acknowledges BR's letter of 14 August 1964.

Envelope has been opened from the top and the official wax seal of the Vice-President is intact.

Letter is actually addressed to "The Personal Secretary to Earl Bertrand Russell".

BR refers to enclosed (not present) literature detailing the work of the BRPF. BR also lists the members of the Council of Scientific Advisors and the Council of Advisors. BR inquires if Radhakrishnan would become a sponsor of the BRPF "in general" in addition to sponsoring the Indian branch.

The Council of Scientific Advisors consists of: Dr. Otto Nathan, Dr. James R. Newman, Professor Linus Pauling, Mr. Gerard Piel, Professor Joseph Rotblat, Professor Abdus Salam, Dr. Hideki Yukawa, and Dr. Hans Thirring. The Council of Advisors consists of: Mr. Charles R. Allen, Mr. Gunther Anders, Mr. Leonard Boudin, Mr. Claude Bourdet, Professor E.L. Bredsdorff, Professor George Catlin, Mr. Fred J. Cook, Very Rev. Martin C. D'Arcy, Professor Josué de Castro, Dr. Vladimir Dedijer, Mr. Leslie Kirkley, Professor Seymour Melman, Father Martin Niemöller, Dr. Giorgio la Pira, Dr. Victor Purcell, Sir Herbert Read, Rt. Hon. Lord Silkin, and Mr. Claudio Veliz.

Shastri agrees with the "basic objectives" of the BRPF but is unable to become a sponsor because it could create a potential conflict with his duties as Prime Minister.

Radhakrishnan will be glad to sponsor the BRPF. He invites BR to tea in London on 20 September 1964.

BR is unable to meet with Radhakrishnan in London on 20 September 1964 and instead proposes Radhakrishnan meet him in Bangor, North Wales, or reschedule the meeting for 30 September 1964.

The letter has been heavily edited in blue and black ink by BR and Edith Russell.

Husain agrees to become a patron of the Indian branch of the BRPF.

Note in BR's hand. "H.E. Kewal Singh Deputy High Commissioner India House Aldwych WC2 enclosing carbon of letter to Radhakrishna [sic] ".

In Edith Russell's hand: "Sent 16/9/64".

BR is "very disturbed" about the mass arrests of communists under India's Preventive Detention Act.

Gandhi is Indian Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and the daughter of the late Prime Minister Nehru.

Gandhi will become a patron of the Indian branch of the BRPF, but doubts she will be able to offer financial assistance.

BR is pleased to learn of Gandhi's willingness to become a patron of the Indian branch of the BRPF.

Newspaper article entitled "Mr Nehru Asked for US Aid Against China", The Guardian, 23 March 1965. Nehru had apparently asked President Kennedy for "massive air assistance" during the Sino-India conflict of 1962.

BR is concerned that the "... disputes over Kashmir and the boundary with China may lead to the lessening of India's influence towards peace in the world".

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

Shastri comments that the arrests of communists that BR had referred to "... had become inevitable in view of the growing mass of evidence about activities prejudicial to national interest".

BR appeals to Shastri for the release of those who were imprisoned after the mass arrest of communists in India.

BR offers his congratulations on the settlement of the Rann of Kutch dispute. The Rann of Kutch was one of the territories in dispute between India and Pakistan.

Also present is a copy of the cable, TEL(TC,X).

BR thanks Shastri for visiting him at his home and offers his "heartfelt congratulations" on the settlement of the Rann of Kutch dispute with Pakistan.

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

Schoenman refers to enclosed copies (not present) of communications between Prime Minister Shastri and BR.

A thank-you letter.

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

Chari is Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.

BR is "delighted" to learn of Chari's help with the Indian branch of the BRPF.

Shastri reports that Mirza Afzal Beg will be given "any further assistance he may require" after his treatment.

BR appeals for a cessation of the Indian violation of the cease-fire line and for India to begin direct negotiations.

Also present are three copies of the cable, TEL(TC,CAR) and 2 TEL(TC,CAR,X).

BR feels the imprisonment of actor Utpal Dutt "... violates the Indian constitution and its guarantee of civil liberties".

Gandhi is Prime Minister of India.

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

BR appeals to Gandhi to grant amnesty to Sheikh Abdullah of Kashmir.

Full title: "Summary of Meeting with Mrs. Indira Gandhi and T.T. Krishnamachari".

Document outlines discussions that took place regarding the Sino-Indian border dispute. Present were Indira Gandhi, BR, Ralph Schoenman, Mr. Baj-Pai, and T.T. Krishnamachari. The latter "exploded and attacked R.S. ... B.R. did not hear this."

Sunario is Indonesian Ambassador.

Sunario requests that BR inform him of when and where he could deliver a personal letter from Indonesian President Dr. Sukarno.

In pencil at the top left-hand corner: "Ans. by telephone 5 o'clock, Feb 12 at Hasker Street".

Note has "Embassy of Republic of Indonesia 38 Grosvenor Sq., W.1 Grosvenor 7661" written on it.

Sukarno is President of Indonesia.

A thank-you note for BR's letter of 22 December 1958, and the book.

Envelope is stamped "Diplomatic pouch" and has the number "92" and "London" written in red crayon.

Re receipt of Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare.

Sunario reports he is leaving for Indonesia and can take any message BR has to President Sukarno.

BR conveys his "warmest good wishes" for Sunario to pass onto President Sukarno. BR also mentions that Indonesia is one of the countries to which "... the world must look for a degree of sanity which, so far, has been lacking in the powers that threaten the extinction of mankind."

Sunario comments that President Sukarno was "greatly pleased" to receive BR's message and had it published in the Indonesian newspapers.

Burhanudin is Indonesian Ambassador.

President Sukarno (now spelled Soekarno) offers his "personal congratulations" on BR's 90th birthday.

A thank-you note for 90th birthday greetings.

Soekarno is President of Indonesia.

BR supports Soekarno's demand for "... proper elections in the territories which have been given to Malaysia by Britain." BR makes reference to an enclosed article (not present) on which he wants Soekarno's opinion.

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

BR appeals for Soekarno to call for the end of the slaughter of "Indonesian communists and of partisans of the left". BR also mentions that the "... C.I.A. will not content itself with the success it has had up to this moment."

The appeal lists those university professors, intellectuals, and Tehran university students who are facing possible death sentences from a military court. The appeal calls for people to "... raise their voices against this open violation of basic human rights by the Shah's regime."

BR indicates that he has written to the Shah of Iran regarding "the people about whom you have informed me".

The "people" are probably the ones mentioned in the appeal at record 64952.

Zahedi is Iranian Ambassador.

Zahedi comments that due to the "independence of our judiciary" he cannot interfere with the course of justice, i.e. with the trial of those intellectuals, students, and professors who face the death penalty (see record 64952).

BR is concerned about the fate of those who are opponents of the Shah's government. BR hopes that Mossadegh would agree to become a sponsor of the BRPF.

BR appeals for "clemency on behalf of southern tribal leaders condemned to death."

Pahlavi is Shah of Iran.

Zahedi is Iranian Ambassador.

BR hopes that Zahedi can receive a delegation of representatives from various organizations to discuss the "situation in Iran".

The organizations referred to are:

The BRPF
The Movement for Colonial Freedom
The Council of African Organizations
Amnesty International.

BR appeals for the "fair trial or release" of individuals accused of the attempt on Pahlevi's life.

The individuals mentioned are:

Ahmed Mansuri, Parviz Nikkah, Mansur Pourkashari, Firuz Shirvanlu and Mohsen Rasouli Razavi.

Pahlavi (spelled Pahlevi here) is Shah of Iran.

A handwritten note.

BR understands "that in the course of a revolution it is not possible for suffering and violence to be avoided"; however, BR also hopes the government of Iran will declare an amnesty for "those imprisoned for political offences".

Arif is the President of Iraq.

The original is a two-page letter in Arabic.

Arif assures BR that "... it is not the policy of our government to use unlawful acts against those who opposed the revolution". Arif also invites Russell to visit Iraq as "an honoured guest".

Kassem is Prime Minister of Iraq.

Schoenman expresses his "sincere gratitude and kindest wishes" to Kassem and the people of Iraq for the new year. Schoenman also thanks Kassem for the treatment he received during his stay in Baghdad.

Letter is in Arabic, there is no attached translation.

The signature is believed to be that of Arif as it matches the one found at record 64961.

Al-Rawi is Chargé d'Affaires.

Al-Rawi makes reference to an attached communication that has been "... requested by our authorities in Baghdad to forward to you"; see record 64965.

This letter is referred to as an attachment at record 64964. The letter is written in Arabic, and there is no attached translation.

Arif is concerned about the arms race in the Middle East and states that "... a nuclear and rocket contest can, surely, be in no one's true interest". He also appeals to "... leaders of other Middle Eastern states including Israel" to agree to supervision and control of "all nuclear plants and delivery systems for rockets."

Suryo-Di-Puro is Minister Plenipotentiary.

BR refers to an enclosed (not present) copy of a letter he has sent to President Soekarno and wishes Suryo-Di-Puro to transmit a copy.

BR asks if his representatives, Ralph Schoenman, Patrick Pottle, and Khalid Zaki could arrive in Iraq on 7 July 1963 in order to "... learn of the progress your government has been making". "Mr. Zaki will be my interpreter and has worked for me in the past."

Arif mentions that Iraq will welcome BR's representatives to Iraq on 7 July 1963.

Al-Washi, writing from Edinburgh, appeals to BR to save his sister's life "... in the name of justice and humanity". Al-Washi's sister is Leila Al-Roomi, a medical student who is slated to be executed because she is "not politically popular with the present regime in Iraq."

At the top left-hand corner in possibly Nicholas Johnson's hand: "Cable to Arif implore you in the name of humanity to halt the reported executions of Leila Al-Roomi, Safiri Jamil and Zakia Shakir." The text of the telegram is in Johnson's letter of 4 July 1963, record 64971.

Johnson is secretary to BR.

Johnson indicates that BR has sent a cable to President Arif of Iraq that appeals for a halt to the execution of Al-Washi's sister and two other women.

Al-Rawi is Chargé d'Affaires.

Al-Rawi regrets that his government has "... come to the conclusion that it is not possible for them to accept a delegation" on BR's behalf. Al-Rawi cites various reasons for this change in events including the fact that the invitation was for BR himself, not his representatives, that Khalid Zaki had been associated with anti-government protests, and that Ralph Schoenman had been hailed as "Lord Russell's Jewish secretary" and would therefore have possible "pro-Israeli sympathies".

BR states that the visit of his representatives to Iraq will have to be postponed due to "... the delay caused by your Embassy attempting to override your [Arif's] instructions."

Also present are a TEL(TC,CAR) and 2 TEL(TC,X). The words "thank you for" and "look forward to your confirmation B.R." have been added to the typed copy in blue ink.

Arif assures BR that no death sentence has been passed on Yeha G. Roomi (Al-Washi's sister) and the two other women BR had mentioned in a previous cable to Arif, although none are actually named.

BR reports to Al-Washi that his sister is apparently safe, and as evidence cites a cable from Iraqi President Arif.

BR is "greatly disturbed" by the continued detention of political prisoners and asks if it would be possible to release Mr. Salim Al Faris, as BR believes that Al Faris is a "loyal Iraqi citizen".

BR states that "... the International Conference on a General Amnesty for Iraqi Political Prisoners" is meeting in London on the 6 and 7 July 1965. The Conference requests that Arif annul all death sentences, release all detainees unconditionally, and grant amnesty to all political prisoners.

Zeki is Minister of Education, Iraq.

BR protests "the withdrawal of passports from members of the Iraqi Students Society."

A thank-you response for Schoenman's letter of 7 February 1962 which concerns the nomination of BR for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nir is in the Prime Minister's office.

BR appeals for Israel, along with Arab states, to allow international supervision and control "of all nuclear plants and rocket delivery systems." BR also states that "... no conceivable national advantage can compare to the gravity of a continued arms race."

BR is grateful for the honour of being awarded the International Prize for Literature but regrets that his age prevents him from travelling to personally accept the award.

Also present are 4 TL(CAR) and 2 TL(CAR,TC).

Ben-Gurion is Prime Minister of Israel.

Ayub Khan is President of Pakistan.

BR would "welcome the opportunity" to meet Ayub Khan during the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference that is to be held in London.

Ben-Gurion is Prime Minister of Israel.

BR appeals for the end of the arms race in the Middle East and states that "... it is not a secret to anybody that both Israel and Egypt are in the process of developing nuclear weapons."

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

Ben-Gurion believes that total disarmament in Israel and the Arab states could be carried out and enforced by the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.A. He also points out that Israel's nuclear reactors are used only for peaceful purposes.

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

Lourie refers to an enclosed letter (not present) from Prime Minister Ben-Gurion to BR. Because of the date, it is likely the letter at record 64983.

Lourie is Israeli Ambassador.

BR states that he will "... make every effort available to me to facilitate an understanding between Israel and the Arab countries."

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

Eshkol is Prime Minister of Israel.

BR believes that "... this is a propitious time for an Israeli initiative which would meet with an Arab response." BR indicates that an appropriate response from Israel would prompt Egypt to begin negotiations and this would in turn lead to a "normalization of relations".

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

Eshkol notes that the "... Egyptian war machine is being expanded on a large scale for armed aggression, and that a unified command of Arab armies is shortly to be established." Eshkol also imparts that "... to return refugees to an Israel surrounded on all sides by Arab governments aiming at her destruction, would mean undermining our state from within."

Also present is a copy of the letter, TLS(TC), the first page having been retyped because the original is badly stained.

Eshkol expresses his "deepest appreciation" for his letter on Soviet Jewry and states that "the Jewish people ... owes you a lasting debt of gratitude", and asks BR to receive his U.K. Ambassador.

Extract from the document at record 64988.

Eshkol states that BR's "... interest and activity in the question of Soviet Jewry is of a distinctive character and impact."

At the top right-hand corner, written in pencil: "Statement Israel".

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

BR suggests "... making arable those lands on the west bank of the Jordan and in the Gaza Strip" may provide the foundation for a future independent Palestinian state.

Attached to the letter is a small note upon which "Not sent" is written. The attached envelope still has two valid stamps on it, 6d. and 3d. BR's envelope, as usual, has no indication of sender or of a return address.

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

A thank-you letter.

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

BR has been "... profoundly shocked by the persecution of Jews in the Soviet Union in particular, and Eastern Europe in general, during the post-war years."

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

The statement is actually an extract from the unsent letter at record 64990.

Lourie refers to an enclosed letter (not present) from Prime Minister Eshkol. In view of the date and contents, it is the letter at record 64989.

Lourie is Israeli Ambassador.

BR is looking forward with "great interest and hope" to the meeting with Lourie and the special representative of Prime Minister Eshkol at his home in London.

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

Lourie is Israeli Ambassador.

BR is "looking forward with interest" to meeting with Israeli Ambassador Lourie and Eshkol's special representative.

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

This letter replaced that at record 64990 and incorporates the extract at record 64992.

BR is grateful for the meeting with Ambassador Lourie and Mr. Benjamin Kliav, Eshkol's personal representative.

Kliav is Prime Minister Eshkol's special representative.

Schoenman wishes to point out that Clara Urquhart has falsely claimed that she is "... working closely with Bertrand Russell on the question of anti-Semitism in Eastern Europe." Schoenman imparts that she has no authority to make this claim and is "... rather inclined to inflate her role and to imply prominent association which is not strictly true."

Ben-Gurion can appreciate BR's concern about events in the Middle East but states there are no grounds for a comparison between the conflict in the Middle East and the East-West conflict between America and Russia. Ben-Gurion also states that the Israeli government is "in favour of a general disarmament in Israel and the Arab countries under mutual supervision." "The danger here is not atomic but conventional weapons (Hitler destroyed six million Jews without atomic arms)."

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

BR comments that "... Israel's intentions to recognize her boundaries as final, and your [Eshkol's] announcement of the existence of Arab peace groups, were all welcome and courageous steps in the direction of peace in the Middle East."

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

Harman is Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.A.

Harman is "very sorry indeed" that he did not have time to contact Schoenman during his visit to London.

BR is "... concerned about the forthcoming Summit Conference in Alexandria of the Arab Heads of State."

BR believes that if Israel relates its water project "... to the possibility of settling Arab refugees, and if you [Eshkol] could declare willingness to accept a number of refugees", it could offset the negative overtones toward Israel at the Conference.

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

A thank-you letter expressing regret that Schoenman could not contact Harman during his stay in London.