BR's letter on Greece to the Daily Telegraph is signed but not sent.

BR thanks Kotsaki for his letter concerning aged and ill Greek political prisoners and assures him that he will raise the matter publicly.

Kotsaki sends a statement from the Political Prisoners and Exiles' Families Association.

Retyped from document .186016.

Kotsaki sends a statement from the Political Prisoners and Exiles' Families Association.

BR has asked Pottle to meet with the Athens Association of Families of Political Exiles and Prisoners. He wants more information about political prisoners in Greece.

The telegram mentions the Celebration of Labourers, due to take place on May 1.

Pottle informs Hatjistepanidis that when he was arrested he did not mention where he was staying. The demonstrations in Greece that occurred during the weekend were reported to the whole world.

A covering note for an enclosed telegram sent from the West Midlands Committee of 100 to "Nuclear Disarmers", c/o British Embassy, Athens.

The enclosed telegram is document .185763, record 129220.

A number of scholars and scientists in Britain appeal for the early release of Istvan Bibo.

Also signed by 11 others.

BR writes to Kadar in hopes of granting Leslie Budai's wife and son permission to reunite with Budai in Canada.

Daskalopoulos tells BR that he has inspired thousands of people and that Greece will never forget his contribution to humanity.

Enclosed is a poem about BR, document .185765.

Also in file is the Greek original of this document and poem, document .185766.

BR thanks Daskalopoulos for his letter and poem.

BR informs Budai that he has written to Kadar, appealing to him to allow Budai's wife and son to join him.

BR writes about the brutality of the Greek police. He is appalled by the way they attack people who try to exercise their political rights. BR warns that the Greek royal family will not be allowed to come to London if such police violence and mob brutality continue.

In file is another TL(CAR) copy, document .185769.

In French, the telegram concerns the attacks on deputies Lambrakis and Tsarouchas.

This is a postcard from Farley which states that people in the Greek movement are looking after him and that he is fine.

Farley informs BR that all is well and that he has distributed a statement in Greece.

This is a postcard from Farley stating that everything is under control. It is addressed from Greece to "all at 22 Argyll Mansions".

Altenhammar states that he is upset about the cruelty that is happening to people and wants to make a difference. He wants to help the people directly but within his own financial limits.

Courouclis feels that BR's movement for peace in Greece has become a reason for war because of some of BR's representatives. Therefore, Courouclis blames BR for the death of deputy Lambrakis.

Zakkas along with the Greek people and the Greek peace friends wish BR a happy birthday.

Rulf wants to know if BR is willing to take part in preparing a televison report on the State visit to London of King Paul and Queen Frederika of the Hellenes, with a statement in German.

In German.

This is probably BR's statement (in draft) referred to in document .185777.

BR feels that the struggle for power and the cruelty in Greece people oblige him to take action. He feels that people should be able to speak freely.

Pottle writes about the confusion that Thornton has about the link between the King and Queen's visit to London and nuclear disarmament. Pottle feels that such a confusion would not have occurred if The Guardian had printed the statements on this matter issued by the Committee of 100. Pottle informs the editor that the "Bertrand Russell" Committee of 100 is going to lead the opposition in Greece.

The letter was "Not sent". The letter is much revised from its original draft as one to be sent by BR.

In file is another TL(CAR) copy, document .185781.

BR makes a statement to The Guardian concerning the conditions of political prisoners in Greece and the inhumane treatment inflicted on them.

Also in file: 3 other TL(CAR), documents .186019-.186021.

A group will protest war preparation by non-violence resistance. Many women plan to fast for 10 days in Rome. BR is requested to provide moral help for this campaign in the form of a message of solidarity at the opening exposition.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .150043.

BR is pleased to support Lanvin's efforts to persuade the Church to denounce war.

Attached is a copy, document .150045.

Adams has been following BR's bomb banning activities with appreciation. Adams comments on his support of these activities, but suggests it is the intentions of man and not the bomb itself that is the enemy.

A copy of The Word newsletter with BR's letter to Greek P.M. Pipinelis re C. Yioltzidis.

A letter to the editor. See document .186018.

An attached note states that the same letter was sent to The Times, Daily Telegraph, and The Minority of One.

Farley requests the translation of letters addressed to BR.

Pym states that there are 1,997 political prisoners still detained in Greece. Most of them have been held for 15 to 19 years. She includes a translation of a letter smuggled out of Aigina Prison.

BR requests that Pym forward a letter in reply to some Greek prisoners.

BR replies to a letter from three Greek political prisoners, including George Paparigas.

A letter in Greek describes the treatment and conditions of political prisoners in Greece and the situation of Greece itself.

The translation of a letter describing the treatment and conditions of political prisoners in Greece, the situation of Greece itself and their request for help.

Another copy has Schoenman's draft reply for BR.

BR hopes Adams will join in the movement against nuclear war in Australia.

BR congratulates Papandreou on his recent win in the election.

BR is glad to have heard a statement on Nov. 14 by D. Papasyrou confirming some of the political prisoners will be released and encourages this as well as other positive changes in Grteece.

A clipping from The Guardian titled "Greece to Free More Political Prisoners".

A clipping from Times titled "Release of Greek Prisoners".

Rubinstein reports that his sister's request for an exit visa was granted.

Mallett states that the negro question in the U.S. is not a question of civil rights but of human rights, and that, until this is recognized, the rights of all human beings are insecure.

Petition includes signatories such as Nkrumah and Nyerere.

Also in file: document .184129, which is an article on Malcolm X in the New York Times, 13 Aug. 1964.

Schoenman thanks Rabinowitz for his advice. He will contact the Phelps Stokes Fund and Princeton.

BR is preparing a study on the reign of violence in the U.S. He would like Cook to send him information such as statistics on the issue. He is interested in police violence, crime, and brutality against negroes. He encloses an article he wrote on the assassination of President Kennedy. (Not in file.)

McWilliams sends BR a special report of the Southern Regional Council about law enforcement in Mississippi. He is editor of The Nation.

BR thanks Mallett for the copy of her letter and petition. He agrees with her campaign to end violence against American negroes and to oppose nuclear weapons.

There is a caricature of BR's face in this news article.

Elbogen is a student at Brooklyn College concerned about the free flow of information and ideas. He thinks that the administration is too rigid and sends BR the list of resolutions created by his ad hoc committee on academic freedom, which is a student-led initiative.

Johnson asks for BR's commentary on an article which he encloses.

He explains that he is a proponent of Martin Luther King's non-violent philosophy but wonders now if he is ignorant in being so. This is especially so in light of the article "Must We Repeal the Constitution to give the Negro the Vote?", National Review, 20 April 1965, document .184140.

BR thanks Barnett for his letter. He says that he sympathizes with what CERGE is doing and denounces the repressive New York authorities for terrorizing those who are resisting. Active resistance should be continued by all those who pursue equality between blacks and whites in America.

BR thanks Barnett for his letter of 17 July, record 95854. He notes the despicable attempts of New York authorities to terrorize and "intimate" [sic] those who have the courage to resist. He is happy to sponsor CERGE.

BR encloses the text of his remarks about Harlem. See document .184145, record 73654.

BR's statement concerns the "moral bankruptcy" of administrators in the American government and state of New York. The charges against William Epton are absurd and should be dropped. He thinks it is deplorable that the leaders of black resistance movements are being targeted.

BR writes to the New Leader to rectify the criticisms made against his article. His claim is that attacks are being made on American liberty by Americans and Soviets alike. He says that the persecution of opinion is fatal in both their cases.

Not a letter but a page torn from a "diary" with the printed heading "child's name" and year, month and day to be filled in.

BR has filled it in for "John", presumably his son, and supplied the date. He then provides data on the weather, John's tongue, "motion", day's activities including reading and exercise, and what he ate. He was "v. well altogether".

BR's article "Using Beelzebub to Cast Out Satan" attempts to redefine terms in the political lexicon such as "social revolution" and "communism" satirically. This is to show that American democracy has not proven to be much better than communism. He relies heavily on the indoctrination of the young in American schools to make his point.

Also in file: document .184035.

The author wrote to the Manchester Guardian to add an anecdotal reference to BR's reply to Chamberlain in the article "Using Beelzebub to Cast Out Satan". He says that he has experienced discrimination among his colleagues since an undercover F.B.I. agent overheard his opinions on the U.S.A.

Also in file: typed copy, document .184037.

BR requests a list of political prisoners to which Pym referred in a previous letter.

BR assures two political prisoners that he is doing everything in his power to assist in their early release from Heraklion Prison.

Papandreou makes a statement concerning some of the changes that are going to be made. He defines the difference between a political prisoner and a prisoner of justice.

These laws have to be voted in by the parliament and may take a little while to pass. He touches on the subject that Tony Ambatielos will be released, and Mrs. Ambatielos may visit and stay in Greece for as long as she wishes.

Pym informs BR that the prisoners may not be released as early as they had hoped, but the sick and the aged will be let out soon. She also informs him of the recent release of George Yiannakopoulos and that B. Ambatielos is returning to Greece.

A chart with measures taken by the prison directorate in relation to cheques for the prisoners in Greece.

BR states that the letter from Thornton published in The Guardian's last issue attacked him and Pottle at a personal level. BR tries to clear Thornton's doubts about where he stands with the situation occurring in Greece.

"Not sent".

The British Peace Committee wants the Prime Minister to reconsider the invitation to King Paul and Queen Frederika to visit Britain, in view of the murder of Lambrakis.

BR thanks Zakkas for the birthday wishes that he sent. BR hopes that the Greek people will soon be free.

BR informs Hill that he is pleased to hear that he is supporting the struggle to free Greek political prisoners.

Farley encloses a statement (not present) by BR and would like Dragounis to gain the widest publicity for it in Greece.

Farley thanks Kotsaki for the kindness he showed during his stay in Athens and states his admiration for all the work he does to help the political prisoners.

Lipton states that Lambrakis died on May 26. A public tribute is going to be held for him, and Lipton would like the recipient to speak at the meeting or send a message. Christopher Farley will be speaking at the meeting on July 4.

This is a statement about the life of Gregory Lambrakis.

This statement is the message from BR for the tribute to Dr. Lambrakis.

Paterson expresses his admiration for BR and his efforts for peace. He encloses a clipping from the Charlotte Observer and his letter in protest of the editorial.

In file are the enclosed article and letter, documents .185794 and .185795. BR has noted at the top: "Thanks".

This letter is in protest of the editorial, "No Greek Word for Lord Russell?"

Paterson states that BR is an honourable man and should not be attacked.

This letter is written against BR. It says that he will only be remembered as a pathetic old man and is of no use to England. BR is blamed for encouraging the ignorant.

The surname of the writer cannot be deciphered. See record 73679 for Farley's amusing attempt.

BR states that the General Confederation of Greek Labour is committing an act of disgrace by pretending that the prisoners are not political prisoners. BR invites them to join him in demanding the release of all political prisoners and the holding of elections.

Farley encloses a copy of a reply from BR to the General Confederation of Greek Labour.

In file is the TL(CAR) of the letter, document .185799. Also in file are other TL(CAR) copies of this document along with other copies of the reply, documents .185800-.185801 and .185804-.185805.

BR encloses replies to five of Dambassis' questions (not present).

Farley informs Pervert that his rude letter to BR has been received and that his ignorance is very apparent.

The alleged surname is Farley's "attempt" to read the difficult handwriting in document .185796.

Dambassis informs BR that his replies have been received and that his opinions were published in today's issue of Athinaiki.

Kotsaki and Kyriakidou are trying to encourage and intensify pressure for the immediate release of the seriously ill political prisoners.

A booklet titled Help the Greek Political Prisoners and Their Families.

Papandreou encloses excerpts of a press conference in which his policy on political prisoners is outlined. Papandreou hopes the new policy will be appreciated.

Another copy is document .186043. The press conference excerpts are document .186041.

BR sympathizes with Sukarno and understands Sjahrir is in grave condition. BR hopes Sukarno will find it possible to facilitate the attention Sjahrir needs.

Attached are 2 TL(CAR), documents .186275 and 186276.

A typed copy of document .186042.

BR approves of Papandreou's new policy and hopes it will be carried out as soon as possible.

BR encloses some literature concerning the Peace Foundations and requests donations. BR thanks Peristerakis for his letter to Pat Pottle.

BR informs 4 political prisoners that he is looking forward to their release.

Another copy is document .186048.

BR requests the immediate release of the 4 members of the National Liberation League of Malaya who were unjustly arrested.

Attached is a copy TEL(TC,CAR), document .186278.

BR sends a letter to Pym and requests her to forward it.

Another copy is document .186050.

Sarma thanks BR for his previous support of Malayan liberation. He asks BR to demand the release of 4 members who are imprisoned by Sukarno in Indonesia so they can go to North Vietnam.

Farley requests the translation of two Greek letters.

Pym informs BR that she has forwarded the letter to Ambatielos' brother to give to him. She also informs BR that Ambatielos may not be released until April or May.

A letter in French text from the Association d'Athenes des Familles des Exiles et Prisonniers Politiques.

BR thanks a handful of political prisoners at Amfissa Prison for their New Year greetings and assures them that he is continuing to work towards their release.

BR thanks Pym for her assistance in his work. He encloses a letter for tubercular political prisoners of the Prevantorium Amfissa Prison.

BR is happy for a handful or prisoners that have been released. He assures them that he will continue his work to release the remaining ones.

Farley is sending more communications to BR in Greek which he would appreciate translated for him. There is also the matter of a fare which BR had been assured would be paid for in Athens.

BR congratulates Papandreou on his election victory.

Papandreou thanks BR for his congratulations on his election win. Papandreou reaffirms that his political prisoner policy will be among the first legislation to pass once the new parliament convenes on 19 March 1964.