BR thanks Seidler for his letter and is happy to hear that he is now settled in Israel.

In Russian.

Georgiev asks BR to remain objective about the situation of Soviet Jews since he is a respected man in the USSR. The workers, he states, are of all nationalities and therefore are not discriminated against but work towards the common aim. They each provide the other with the means to life, and so anti-Semitism is slanderous talk, he adds, from those who want an insurgent reform in the Soviet Union.

This summary was derived from the translation, document .183488.

Ceccatto informs Khan that the UN is unable to assist Holch due to the procedure described in the Resolution 728 f(xxviii) of the Economic and Social Council.

In file is the enclosed resolution, document .185211.

Stetler thanks Tyler for her letter. He informs her that BR is involved in private interventions in more than 40 countries on behalf of political prisoners and that such efforts of his will never diminish.

Kay, a member of Amnesty Threes Group, wonders if BR's secretary can enquire about Mr. Medhin (a prisoner) during his visit in Ethiopia. Kay would like the secretary to inform Medhin that the Amnesty Threes Group is doing their best to get in touch with him.

BR informs Kay that the BRPF will enquire about Medhin with the Ethiopian authorities.

BR is shocked to hear that Mehdi was kidnapped. BR feels that an international campaign must commence and hopes that the Organization of African Unity will start investigating. BR himself is going to undertake an international campaign through the BRPF to reveal the role of the C.I.A. and its servants.

This document contains a list of people who have been written to concerning Ben Barka and a list of those who have replied.

An intervention is going to commence to save hundreds of constitutionalist prisoners from murder.

This was sent by the Federation of Dominican Women Political Prisoners' Families.

On behalf of the Latin American Committee of the Movement for Colonial Freedom, Quintero invites a member of the BRPF to plan solidarity actions to support the Dominican people against U.S. aggression.

BR says that he does not understand Shudarsky's letter. He is opposed to the death sentence and official encouragement of the persecution of any group.

K. Zilliacus invites a member of the BRPF to attend the extended meeting of the Latin America Standing Committee. The meeting is held to discuss "the uprising in the Dominican Republic".

Wood notifies Quintero that his invitation to the meeting arrived late and as a result the BRPF could not send a representative.

Sieff says that Khrushchev's response to BR's appeal is synonymous with the opinion of most citizens in Moscow. He says Khrushchev is justified in his response since economic crimes result in the exploitation of man, which is a capital crime against the social order. BR's perspective is removed from that of the ordinary citizen, and the death sentence should be decided upon in context of the psychology of the individual: conscious crime or unconscious puppetry of the state.

Brakarenko explains his experience in the Soviet Union in defence of Khrushchev's response to BR's appeal.

Also in file: original ALS in Russian, 2 sheets, document .183497.

Springer requests a meeting with BR to discuss various Jewish problems, particularly the problem of Jews in the Soviet Union.

BR says that the death penalty is a backwards step in society when used as punishment for economic offences. He says that most developed societies "have advanced from the time when property was valued so much that human life was sacrificed to it."

BR thanks Weil for his letter and assures him that he is doing all he can to alleviate the situation of the Jews in the Soviet Union.

BR appeals the case of Yania Fux of Lvov who has been sentenced to death for economic offences.

Springer expresses his appreciation for BR's reasons of why he is unable to meet with the delegates of the organization. He hopes BR will not forget the humanitarian rights of the Jews in the Soviet Union once his preoccupation with more serious matters is lessened.

Note in Edith Russell's hand at top: "Recopied". She wrote this after first writing and deleting "Scrapped". The last paragraph at the foot of page 1 is repeated on page 2. BR has inserted two typographical corrections on page 3. Page 3 has a list of 12 people who have approved the letter.

BR declares to Oussedik that he admires and supports Davezies's actions. BR is appealing to the court about Davezies's case.

In file is a rough draft of this letter, document .185222.

Briottet encloses a letter from Oussedik to BR. Briottet's husband expresses his gratitude to BR, Schoener and Tinker for their actions on Davezies's case.

"Schoener" is probably Schoenman.

Oussedik thanks BR for his encouragement. He is going to make a public testimony and is going to keep BR informed of the results of Father Davezies's case.

The Algerian ministers, after reading BR's message, want to express their gratitude and best wishes.

BR is grateful for Oussedik's letter and sends good wishes to the Algerian ministers. BR feels that something can and must be done to relieve the Algerians from the inhumanity inflicted by France and Europe. BR sends literature concerning the role of non-aligned powers. He would like Oussedik to present his views and certain documents to the Algerian ministers.

In French.

BR suggests Coursault contact Pierre Martin of the French War Resisters' International for help.

German TV wants to film an interview with BR on political prisoners. The German producer is located in Hamburg.

Schoenman informs Benenson that BR will be in London during February. Schoenman asks Benenson to ask the German television producer to contact them close to the time he wishes to conduct the interview.

Girodias would like BR to write a letter on his behalf to French Prime Minister Pompidou. He hopes that this will help him avoid being sent to prison for publishing obscene novels.

[Girodias may not be writing to the Lord Russell he intended to, to judge from his last paragraph.]

BR sympathizes with Girodias' situation and has written a letter to the Prime Minister of France, M. Pompidou.

BR encloses a copy of the letter.

Girodias thanks BR for writing a letter to Pompidou because it has postponed his sentence until a decision is made concerning the reprieve. Girodias wants to be informed about any reply that BR receives from Pompidou.

Schoenman encloses a letter written by Pompidou (not present).

Girodias thanks BR again for writing to Pompidou and assures him that he will keep him informed of any decisions concerning this case.

Swann would like copies of the letters the Foundation has written to de Gaulle, Nasser and others so that he can pass them on to Mehdi Alaoui.

Swann is trying to persuade Transport House and the Socialist International to sign a joint letter with him.

Swann would like BR to write a letter for publication for the trial of Ben Barka.

Schoenman informs Swann that the BRPF wants to assist in the Ben Barka trial and that BR will send him a letter soon.

Swann wonders if the Chancery can help him get a "carte d'entrée nominative" for the Ben Barka trial.

Schoenman would like the Chancery to help a representative of BRPF to get a "carte d'entrée nominative" for the Ben Barka trial.

Enclosed are photocopies, documents .185241-.185247. The copies concern Lucien Taieb and Jean-Ange Msika.

Farley wants to know if Allaun can help two Tunisians, Taieb and Msika, stay longer in Britain. He wants to know if Allaun is willing to take up this situation with the Home Office.

BR appeals to de Gaulle to release the men of conscience who are objecting to the war.

The date is a guess.

BR holds that people should not be executed for committing economic offences. He especially feels that 60 percent of those being executed should not be Jews, that their position as a religious minority should be restored, and that they should be equally recognized in law.

This is a draft letter provided by E. Litvinoff.

Lambert and some friends have formed a group and are trying to help Heinz Brandt be released from prison. Lambert would like Tinker to give him information about Brandt and some advice on the necessary steps that his group should take.

Lambert refers to Appeal for Amnesty 1961, formed last year by Eric Baker and Peter Benenson.

Litvinoff sends BR a draft he recently promised. He includes facts about the cultural and religious repression of Soviet Jews.

Also in file: documents .183504-.183510.

Fromm would like to have a meeting with BR before the Moscow conference. He needs BR's advice and help regarding the Heinz Brandt case.

Enclosed is the Declaration of the West German Socialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund, document .185326.

Urquhart sends BR a letter from Fromm. She states that Fromm has asked for her help in the matter.

The year is supplied by the reference to Fromm's letter.

Gotsche states the facts about the Brandt case to BR.

Enclosed is a translated letter about Brandt's sentence and a list of publications, document .185329. Also in file are rough translations, document .185330 and document .185331.

BR is delighted to sponsor Witlin's project on behalf of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation. He is also seeking anti-Goldwater signatures. The Foundation is not ready to offer her a salary as may have previously been requested. The enclosures include "Triple Revolution", Liberation, April 1964 (not by BR).

Flechtheim sends Fromm a declaration about the political attitude of Brandt.

This letter is the English translation of a letter from Abendroth to Fromm. It was translated by Fromm. Abendroth provides background information about Brandt. Abendroth wants Fromm to present his views to the "leading comrades" in the Soviet Union and the DDR.

Brenner thanks Fromm for his efforts in the Brandt case. Brenner encloses an article from Brandt's extended journalistic work.

Brockway feels that the sentence given Brandt is very excessive and hopes that Khrushchev can take action to have the case reconsidered.

Brockway encloses a copy of a document which illustrates how Brandt's brother was condemned to death by Stalin.

This is an appeal by the German Socialist Students' Union. It concerns Brandt's sentence.

This is the resolution of the Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands, Landesverband Hessen.

This was translated from German by Fromm.

This is a resolution that deals with the sentencing of Brandt. It was translated from German by Fromm.

This is an excerpt from the Declaration of the Committee "for Freedom of Heinz Brandt". This was translated from German by Fromm.

This is a cable to Khrushchev which contains names of people who are concerned about the arrest of Brandt.

Pickett is the first of 15 signatories.

This cable to Ulbricht contains names of people who are concerned with the arrest of Brandt.

Pickett is the first of 15 signatories.

BR says he is pleased that his correspondence with Khrushchev concerning the appeal and his response was published in Izvestia. He says also that he is sympathetic to what the readers say about the relative achievement of Soviet society in 1963 compared to the legal disabilities imposed on Jews during Czarist days. BR adds that despite the positive growth, much more understanding and sympathetic treatment is deserved by Soviet Jews.

BR thanks Litvinoff for his letter, the draft for Izvestia and the book of extracts from Soviet journals on the subject of the Jews. BR feels the task of assisting Soviet Jews will be an arduous one.

Litvinoff writes that BR's letter to Izvestia is important and will most likely have a profound effect in the Soviet Union both on the Jews themselves and the Soviet intellectuals who are engaged in their difficult struggle to enlarge intellectual freedom in their country.

Litvinoff thanks Ellis for the three translated letters and tells him that they were correct. Litvinoff notices that only one of the letters is from a Jewish individual, Mrs. Glozman, and Pushkin's has a Jewish signatory.

Barron quotes BR from The Observer: "I am troubled that there should be articles in Soviet journals of many republics expressing hostility to Jewish people as such." Barron asks BR to send him the sources which lead him to his conclusion, if he has not seen the journals himself.

Springer refers to his earlier letter and thanks BR for his continued efforts in approaching the Soviet authorities on behalf of Soviet Jewry. Springer informs BR that they will report his humanitarian efforts to the plenary executive meeting in Jerusalem.

BR thanks Barron for his letter (record 72766). BR informs Barron of his full confidence in his sources but provides him with Litvinoff's address who he mentions as having more complete files. BR says that he hopes the information will be used with respect to the situation of Soviet Jews and not to aggravate the Cold War.

BR thanks Allison for his suggestion of a newsletter about BR's efforts to help prevent nuclear war. BR regrets to inform Allison that he is committed to several other activities and is unable to participate in this without considerable further support.

Werner informs BR that opposition forces in the Federal Republic of Germany are preparing an alliance in action for the federal elections. He would be grateful if BR would send a message of greetings to the Dortmund congress.

Enclosed is an "Appeal for the Initial Dortmund Congress".

BR thanks Allison for his "generous" letter.

Almogy was impressed with BR's book Unarmed Victory and his thoughts on solving problems in Cuba and conflicts in Indo-Pakistan. Almogy informs BR of the problems in Jerusalem and begs BR to use his influence to help bring peace.

Attached is Almogy's original letter in Hebrew, document .150202.

Alonso introduces himself to the BRPF and expresses his appreciation of his friend who sent the Foundation a cheque in Alonso's name. He adheres to the Foundation's noble cause and wishes it the best of success.

BR is pleased to hear that Yen's elder son has been granted a passport. BR hopes that soon the younger son can also be granted one.

BR has become aware of Al-Sulh's interest in peace by Nadhum al Zihawie. BR extends his gratitude for any advice and help Al-Sulh can provide to the BRPF. BR hopes to establish an office of the Foundation in Beirut and would appreciate any of Al-Sulh's views which would make it effective there.

Farley thanks Paredes for the copy of Tricontinental, no 6. Farley is looking forward to receiving a consignment of printed material.

BR thanks Amancio for his letter. He then describes the Semaphore meaning of the peace symbol.

Ambatielos apologizes for being late with some translations. She describes briefly what the letters are about. She can translate them in detail upon BR's request. One letter requests a message. BR's messages are always printed, she says, in the opposition Greek press.

Ambrose appreciates BR's letter in The Guardian which concerns political prisoners in Greece and forwards his own letter to the newspaper.

Amdur is concerned about the nuclear multilateral force proposal which he fears will restart the nuclear arms race. He sends BR a paper on alternative solutions and lists a handful of creditable Americans and Russians who support his views. He would appreciate BR looking over the paper and stating his reaction to it.

Also in file: a duplicate ALS, document .150214a, and his TD(MIM), document .150215.

King and Lutuli would like BR to join them in sponsoring the "Appeal for Action Against Apartheid" which is designed to call attention to the deepening crisis in South Africa.

Their group is the American Committee on Africa.

Dales informs BR that Lorenz Knorr is facing another unconstitutional court case. Dales is sending BR a copy of the findings of the investigation and wants BR's input on this matter.

In the file is the investigation document .185543.

BR informs Fromm that he will do anything that Fromm advises in the Brandt case. He would also like to meet with Fromm in London.

BR believes that Brandt's release would be beneficial and hopes that the Moscow Conference on Disarmament will pass a resolution asking for his release.

BR thanks Riesel for his recent letter. He encloses a copy of his recent letter to Izvestia and hopes that Riesel will not use the contents of the letter to aggravate the Cold War. BR also asks why Riesel is interested in promoting BR's comments on Russian anti-Semitism and not his comments on the danger of nuclear war.

Roback appreciates BR's response to Khrushchev concerning the matter of discrimination against the Jews in USSR. He states that he would like to include BR's anticipated press obituary on himself in the fifth edition of his Psychology of Character.

The clipping is titled "Moscow Jails 3 in Matzoh Sales", 18 July 1963.

Litvinoff writes about the Izvestia correspondence between Khrushchev and BR. He believes that there is a unique opportunity to influence the Soviet authorities towards a more tolerant and equitable treatment of the Jewish minority. He cites three distinct reasons, including the hopeful atmosphere in East-West relations that is reflected by the Test-Ban Agreement. BR's wife notes on the letter: "I agree to these proposals. R".

BR thanks Litvinoff for his latest letter and agrees to his suggestions. He informs him that Schoenman will contact him in the near future.

BR thanks Roback for his recent letter and kind comments. He gives Roback permission to quote from the obituary as he asked.

The letter is mistakenly addressed to "Dr. C. Roback".

BR thanks Fakhrutdinova for her letter and informs her that he opposes the death penalty.

BR writes that he is shocked that she demands the death penalty when a court recommends imprisonment. He "cannot approve such cruelty".

BR thanks Brakarenko for his recent letter and sympathizes with his experiences. However, he cannot on those grounds applaud discrimination against Jews or the death penalty "against anyone".

BR thanks Georgiev for his letter and hopes that he will voice publicly his opposition to discrimination against Jews.

Nair informs Almogy that BR has made 2 recent press statements on the Middle East crisis and is enclosing them so Almogy can become better aware of BR's views.

Selzer explains to BR the existing ethnic prejudice in Israel between European and Oriental Jews.

The European Jews are few in number yet have complete control of the government. Selzer believes Israelis are sensitive to foreign opinion. A statement from BR urging the people of Israel to acknowledge the problem and suggest possible solutions will have a positive effect.

BR has annotated the letter in Edith Russell's hand: "It does not seem to me to be our business to take part in this sort of internal quarrel among Jews. BR"

Gottlieb is impressed by BR's statements from The Jewish Week. Gottlieb is sending his own remarks and those from outside sources dealing with the role of Zionism in the Middle East war.

BR appeals against the death sentence given to M. Rabinovich for "economic crimes". He feels that M. Rabinovich does not deserve such a harsh sentence.

Litvinoff sends an attachment called "Note on Death Sentences for Economic Offences in the Soviet Union" for BR's interest. It has a list of names of those who are sentenced to die.

In file is the attachment, document .183464.

BR encloses a letter which he has sent to many journals on his concern that the West behave more intelligently towards China. BR informs Arnoni of the exchange with Khrushchev on the treatment of Soviet Jews and he introduces Litvinoff to Arnoni as a sincere opponent to the Cold War.

BR thanks Usakov for his letter and informs him of his opposition to American behaviour in Vietnam.

Also in file: another TL(CAR), document .183532.

BR informs Shlyk that he is troubled by anti-Semitic comments in Soviet newspapers and that he opposes the death penalty.

Also in file: another TL(CAR), document .183534.

Schoenman sends Litvinoff a recent issue of The Minority of One and highlights an attack on Schecter by Arnoni.

Litvinoff sent Schoenman Romm's speech, and he returns it with document .183535 but retained a copy. Litvinoff's covering note is attached, document .183537.