This cable asks Chou En-lai not to be provoked by the attacks of the Americans on North Vietnam.

An emergency statement on Vietnam, made at BR's London School of Economics speech.

BR wants the Geneva Conference to meet again for immediate negotiations.

BR states the causes of the American attack on North Vietnam.

Premier Ho Chi Minh says that he and his people are willing to negotiate and to arrange a settlement like the one in 1954, in a cable to BR.

Also in file: TD(CAR), document .183002.

This cable asks Ho Chi Minh not to respond to the attacks of the Americans in order to prevent the continuation of the war.

BR states that he is drawn to the conclusion that U.S. is prepared irresponsibly to risk widening the Vietnam war.

For other copies, see record 108223.

Vernon had a meeting about the Geneva agreement with Colonel Ha Van Lao, Chief of the Liaison Mission of the High Command of the Vietnam People's Army.

BR charges that many Americans are not aware of the war which is waged by the U.S. in Vietnam and that Russell Dearnley Stetler, Jr. is threatened with a charge of "sedition" for sending medical supplies to the N.L.F. through the BRPF.

BR charges that many Americans are not aware of the war which is waged by the U.S. in Vietnam and that Russell Dearnley Stetler, Jr. is threatened with a charge of "sedition" for sending medical supplies to the N.L.F. through the BRPF.

BR provides the sources of the statements he made concerning Vietnam to which P.J. Honey took exception.

Vernon wonders why Honey pointed out the fact that Sir Anthony Eden did not sign the final Declaration of the 1954 Geneva Conference on Indochina, and she herself points out that he "associated" himself with it.

BR encloses a copy of an "Extract of Information" about the war and a reply to P.J. Honey's latest letter.

(Enclosure is not present.)

Tran Viet Dung thanks BR for reporting to the public about the war which is being waged on Vietnam by United States.

The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation is publishing two extensive pamphlets on Vietnam.

BR encloses copies of letters which were recently sent to the Times (not present).

Vernon has sent a letter to The Times about P.J. Honey's letter. (Enclosed was a copy of the letter, but it is not present here.) She also wants to know if she should send a copy to the film of the South Vietnam Liberation National Front to the Russell Peace Foundation.

BR informs Catroux that he wants to meet and that he will try his best to assist the 15 Moroccan deputies.

Draft.

BR states that attacks in the Gulf of Tonkin must be stopped because they are jeopardizing peace.

In file are 2 copies, documents .183017 and .183018, TL(CAR).

Schoenman attacks Honey's criticism of BR's sources on Vietnam.

Listed are 6 of BR's citations.

See document .183022.

Xien updates BR on the military situation in South Vietnam and the bombing of North Vietnam. He encloses press releases from the NLF. He asks BR to condemn the acts of aggression.

Horowitz finds P.J. Honey's statements "inexplicable" and thinks that he owes BR a public apology.

On Nov. 13-15 Sane is holding its Seventh Annual Conference in New York City. SANErequests BR's greeting for the "Dinner Journal".

BR states that Honey's statements are not true and quotes 6 of the citations he (BR) used.

See document .183015.

BR thanks Keys for his letter and wants the enclosed message to be used.

BR mentions that Honey has again misrepresented his views just as he does the status of the war in Vietnam.

BR wants to know Greene's opinion on the two of the articles which are enclosed (not present).

[Greene was the author of The Quiet American.]

Gordon tells BR what the May Second Movement concerns and wants to know if he would become an international sponsor.

A leaflet on The Duffy Square Arrests. Police Suppression of Students Who Dissent.

An article called "It Is Not Enough to Be for Peace ...".

On the verso of the article is a picture of South Vietnamese Rangers interrogating a prisoner.

An article called "It Is Not Enough to Be for Peace ...".

On the verso of this article is a declaration that is to be circulated.

BR asks the President to stop risking the extermination of the human race.

BR is concerned about the treatment of large numbers of intellectuals and members of the political left in Moroccan prisons. He wants King Hassan to respond with amnesty for the people who are his political opponents.

BR tells Gordon that he is glad of the activity of the May Second Movement and he wants the enclosed message to be used in support of the Movement. On the verso are to-do notes by Schoenman.

In file is a TD(CAR), document .183033.

At the top is the notation: "Text of taped".

BR states that the war in Vietnam is a challenge to Western intellectuals and hopes that the Wilson government can help. BR encloses a draft statement (not present) and wants Greene to sign it.

An image of the signed ribbon copy is at record 132433.

Greene states that he shares the same views about the war in South Vietnam as BR but does not want to sign the draft statement he sent. P.J. Honey has answered the point on chemical warfare.

BR understands Greene's feelings about signing the declaration.

He encloses two pamphlets on the subject of Vietnam and awaits Greene's comments on them.

Vernon includes facts to help BR reply to a letter by the Foreign Office to an unnamed supporter of the Committee.

Schoenman suggests Brewer contact Arnold and Sutch (Such) at Stanford's Student Peace Caucus and Stetler at Haverford. He provides Brewer with a message from BR for an anti-war protest.

BR says that he is not able to understand the sequence of events described in the letter about the war in Vietnam. He encloses a pamphlet on the war in Vietnam (not present).

In file is a 2nd TL(CAR), document .183040.

The Foreign Office cannot find any letter of November 23 to the British Vietnam Committee. Cable asks BR to send a copy of his letter or to send a reference number and to whom the letter was addressed.

Schoenman encloses the document that was not sent previously and the contents of the letter of 23 November from the Foreign Office to the British Vietnam Committee.

BR states that the penalty for going against the U.S. government's agents in South Vietnam is death.

Cable found the letter BR was referring to. He is also giving BR information on other books so that BR's pamphlet does not have a one-sided version. He alludes to BR's writing: "... we do have it on eminent authority that, when the experts are not agreed, no opinion can be regarded as certain by a non-expert."

Schoenman says that Cable's previous letter to BR seems as if the Foreign Office thinks opposition to colonial rule is not just and that suppression by colonial powers is worthy of the Labour government.

The action of the Americans involves war with Russia and China. This will extinguish civilization for at least two centuries. BR hopes that with the UN and protests around the world the action of the Americans will be brought to a stop.

In file is a copy in documents .183047 and .183048.

The latter is a TD(MIM) with a revision in BR's hand.

The recipient is assumed to be BR, but it may be Schoenman. A letter of the 22nd is referred to, as is a Trafalgar Square demonstration.

BR makes a press statement to protest the death sentence passed on Dr. Soebandrio.

Attached is a copy TD(CAR), document .186285.

BR states that the actions of the Americans involves the danger of war with Russia and China. He believes that civilization could be extinguished for a century or two. The UN has to condemn the US actions.

In file is a copy in document .183050. The text of this letter is the same as that of the statement at .183046.

BR states that the American actions involve the danger of war with Russia and China. He believes that civilization could be extinguished for a century or two. BR hopes that the UN will condemn the aggressive actions of the US.

This letter has the text of the statement, document .183046.

Xien wants to summarize for BR the events that occurred in Vietnam during February 7, 8 and 11.

This is the original letter in Vietnamese. For an English translation, see record 72055.

BR mentions his Watutsi appeal and asks if financial contributions could be made to his Peace Foundation.

Xien wants to summarize for BR the events that occurred in Vietnam during February 7, 8 and 11.

Attached is the original letter in Vietnamese, document .183053, record 72053.

"Emergency Statement on Vietnam to be delivered before full address."

BR states that American attacks on North Vietnam are "acts of piratical madness".

He thinks that the Geneva Conference should be recalled for immediate negotiations.

BR appeals for nationwide demonstrations in defence of peace and people of Vietnam. He mentions that a campaign was launched in Britain.

A civilian writes that he is against the Vietnam war and that he is ashamed of his country. He thinks that BR should be more specific about his peace movement. He also likes the idea of a war criminals court but does not think the public can identify with justice.

BR encloses the text of his speech at the London School of Economics and his emergency statement on Vietnam as well as some pamphlets. (The emergency statement and the other pamphlets are not present.)

An international conference is to be held in London in May. The conference will concern the crisis in Vietnam and world peace.

BR criticizes an article by Dennis Bloodworth.

In file is a copy, document .183059.

There is a concern about China improving its nuclear weapons. BR is asked to influence the leaders of China to stop going towards its own destruction.

Signed in Chinese characters.

BR's letter on Feb. 9 to the President of the U.S. on the situation in Vietnam has been added to many other opinions received at the White House.

The original of this letter is at record 65325.

Bill finds it very hard to work in an office and his displeasure is reflected in his relationship with Linda. Because of that he is leaving the BRPF and London.

BR is pleased to know that Shinwell is opposing the official U.K. policy favouring the U.S. in Vietnam. He wants Shinwell's opposition to be successful.

BR encloses a speech where he criticizes the government's policy.

(Enclosure is not present.)

BR is pleased by Warbey's work to try to halt the Vietnam war. BR offers his support.

Quigly requests BR to use his influence to obtain a reprieve for Dr. Subandrio.

Kaye encloses 2 clippings on Vietnam committees.

BR includes forecasts of the world after a nuclear war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R., and of a world under US despotism.

Bob gives a report on the Welsh office.

BR and Edith have sent identical telegrams to Mrs. Feldman. He also encloses a speech which he made last month.

"Thank you regards Cuban affair a British subject".

BR agrees that there is anxiety in Labour circles about issues in Vietnam and the recent U.S. air attacks.

In file is a copy in document .183066.

The Russells urge the American government to agree to negotiate. They feel that this is "vital to all mankind".

BR thinks that since the American government policy has become stronger that it might be difficult to do any good. He also feels shameful that any government would support a war that is so barbaric. The war is being used to bait China.

BR informs the editor that the information that he used came from Western newspapers. He quotes a statement from Time and another from the Dallas Morning News.

This document mentions the use and effects of toxic gas in the war on South Vietnam.

Christopher Farley has spoken to Warbey about the opposition in Britain to U.S. policy in Vietnam and about forcing the British government to adopt a more enlightened policy.

BR thanks Xien for the information that he sent about the attacks by U.S. aircraft.

Xien thanks BR for his letter and describes events in South and North Vietnam.

Warbey invites BR to the "Symposium on Vietnam". The invitation is enclosed in document .183074.

BR calls upon women to protest against the war in Vietnam.

In file are 2 TL(CAR) copies, documents .183076 and .183077.

BR cannot attend the symposium.

He encloses a statement (not present) on his views and hopes that it will be read.

BR expresses his lack of interest in a position offered to him by Lord Dufferin. [This was at the Paris embassy.]

A TL(CAR) is attached. Both are corrected by BR.

Agatha inquires about BR's trip to Paris and recent job offer from John Morley.

Agatha informs BR of Granny's health.

The year is provided by BR.

Agatha protests December 14 as a wedding date, it being the anniversary of Prince Albert and Princess Alice's deaths. BR has supplied the year.

Agatha comments on Granny's health and the wedding.

Aunt Agatha has been sorting old papers and has copied a passage overleaf. She asks if BR is keeping to his intentions now that he has a daughter; on the verso is an extract from BR to Agatha, 27 November 1896, re Bryn Mawr; see record 72092.

BR describes a recent lecture series at Bryn Mawr College. "If I had a daughter I should certainly send her there."

The letter is a copy written on the verso of the document at record 72091.

Agatha informs BR of Granny's health and recent news.

Agatha discusses a line from poetry and expresses how much she will miss BR and Alys.

Agatha sends BR a book he would not normally choose for himself "written by two of the noblest and most spiritually minded men living". She gives no clues as to the title.

Agatha reminisces about the past and Granny, Lady John Russell, who has just died.

Agatha informs BR of Granny's health and recent news.

It is a transcription of the letter of record 72093. BR has corrected both copies.

Agatha reminisces about the past and Granny, Lady John Russell, who has just died.

A transcription of the letter at record 72096. BR has corrected it.

Lillie writes to inform BR of the health of Agatha Russell.

BR appeals on behalf of the imprisoned protesters and requests the Shah of Iran to exercise clemency and to display tolerance.

Attached are several copies of this letter, documents .186290-.186293. BR signed .186290, but it has revisions. Some of the copies are on Edith Russell's old New York City letterhead.

BR is aware of Studentenvereinigung's declaration and has attempted to improve conditions in Iran for academics.

The Shahanshah régime informs BR that the arrests of Persian demonstrators "bears no relation to the political realities of the situation in Persia." They feel it is propaganda and that the demonstrators consisted of instigators who created disturbances amongst a small body of students from the University of Teheran. The government believes that its actions are in the best interests of Iran.