BR sends Pym a letter to be forwarded.

Schoenman would like Pym to have an "open letter" translated for BR.

BR thanks Lavrides for a newspaper. He requests that he make a donation to the Peace Foundations.

Farley sends two letters from the General Confederation of Greek Labour to BR. He informs BR that he spoke about the World Council of Peace to 25 American college professors and that they feel encouraged by BR and all that BR has done.

In file is a TL(CAR), document .185808.

Farley is informed that BR's letter to the Greek government cannot be published because it is one of those letters that requires a reply which then will get another reply and so on.

This letter was written to acknowledge receipt of Farley's letter of July 14.

Farley is the assumed recipient.

Brody asks questions to BR to clear up confusion on demonstrations against the royal Greek visit.

BR has annotated the top: "Prisoners and rigged elections".

BR confirms that he supported demonstrations during the Greek royal visit. BR encloses a statement for further help (not present).

This is a postcard addressed to 22 Argyll Mansions, London, with a photo of Munich on one side.

Kotsaki and Kyriakidou list the cases of political prisoners who have grave health conditions. They seek BR's help and support. They write on behalf of the Political Prisoners and Exiles' Families Associations.

BR informs Paterson that Noel-Baker has personal reasons for wanting to uphold the dictatorship in Greece and that The Guardian has refused to publish BR's correspondence.

BR found the article "Greece, the Masked Civil War" by Harvey Goldberg very valuable. He asks the editor for 25 reprints.

Lodge thanks BR for sending the document on the conditions of certain Greek political prisoners. He states that he will take action on this situation.

BR encloses a copy of his letter to The Times which was refused publication.

A luncheon is being held to help raise money for many crippled children of the Hellenic Society for Crippled Children. Peake would like BR to help with raising money by attending the luncheon or by sending a donation.

In file are the invitation and donation forms, documents .185820 and .185821.

BR informs Peake that he cannot attend the luncheon. He encloses a copy of a letter of his which was published in The Guardian.

In file are copies of this letter, documents .185825-.185826. "Not sent" because the reply is "too terse".

BR finds the new policy which includes the release of political prisoners admirable.

A number of political prisoners are about to be released and they thank BR for his continuing effort. They notify him that they will fight together to free the remaining prisoners.

This is a typed copy of the translation (record 73720) of the Greek original, ALS, 1 sheet, document .186067. A TL(TC,CAR) is document .186065.

Thomas tells BR the name of his correspondent, Sol Sanders, and has asked him to write to BR directly.

A number of political prisoners are about to be released and they thank BR for his continuing effort. They notify him that they will fight together to free the remaining prisoners.

This is a handwritten translation of the Greek original, ALS, 1 sheet, document .186067.

Thomas has received more information on Sjahrir and sends it to BR as he requested. Sjahrir suffers from high blood pressure, has had 2 strokes, and is unable to speak. Immediate medical attention is required. Only the Foreign Minister, Soekarno, can grant Sjahrir permission to go abroad for the treatment he needs.

BR thanks Thomas for the information on Sjahrir and will try to act on it.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .186273.

Cook mentions that protest in London when King Paul and Queen Frederika visited is vague to her because of the language barrier. But she feels that she has done her part by just being present.

Farley sends brief notes on Greece as requested by Schoenman. He mentions that the new office opens full-time tomorrow.

In file is the document which contains the notes, document .185827b, and an envelope with British Rail stickers.

Ambatielos, Voutsas, Tsakiris and Filinis would like BR to assist them with releasing all the political prisoners, the repeal of all unconstitutional and illiberal laws, and the granting of general amnesty in Greece.

BR assures Xirotagaros that he will continue with his efforts on behalf of all the political prisoners.

BR assures Kepessis that he will continue with his efforts on behalf of justice in Greece and for the release of all political prisoners.

Kotkaki appeals on behalf of the political exiles and prisoners and on behalf of the pain that their family members have to face.

This letter was sent to many recipients.

BR thanks Zis for his translation of an open letter. BR was pleased to learn about the report of Aghy.

Lipton, Stan Awbery and Benedict Birnberg inform BR that they are having financial difficulty and that they cannot pay off the remaining £75 for the charter flight that was taken for Paris last year. They will like for BR to contribute to paying off the debt.

Urquhart informs Schoenman that she will be in touch with him in the near future about helping a Greek boy.

Urquhart has made enquiries about the condition of a Greek boy whose father wrote to BR. She would like to keep the details to herself because they are rather complicated, but if Schoenman feels that it is necessary for him to be informed, she will do so.

Urquhart wants Schoenman's help with some misconception she has about BR's views on Albert Schweitzer's philosophy.

Urquhart states that the condition of Ferentinos's son may match another, less serious illness. She has written to Israel to see if the specialists there are worthwhile. It will be much easier and cheaper to get his son from Greece to Israel than from England.

Farley thanks Johnson for all his help and asks whether he could see the photographs taken at the meeting between Ambatielos and BR. He would like to use them for publication.

Kotsaky thanks everyone for their help in the release of the political prisoners. He informs them, however, that there are 130 political prisoners who are still in jail for charges of espionage.

BR would be delighted to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Ambatielos in Wales or London.

Pym informs BR that Tony and Betty Ambatielos look forward to meeting him on 19 June.

Farley confirms that BR will meet Tony and Betty Ambatielos and sets a time and place for the meeting.

BR is glad to learn of the release of some political prisoners.

Another copy is document .186075.

BR requests information on Sjahrir. BR is encouraged to hear of Thomas' efforts to obtain a cease-fire in Vietnam and the withdrawal of American troops from the Dominican Republic.

Tofallis congratulates BR on the release of some political prisoners. He reminds BR for a statement on the issue of Cyprus on behalf of the Greek newspaper Hai Avghi.

BR states that although most Greek prisoners have been released, over 100 political prisoners remain. BR encourages the repeal of the Metaxis Act, which would provide the immediate release of the remaining prisoners.

BR is grateful for the release of the majority of political prisoners but is disturbed that over 100 still remain imprisoned, 9 of them being women. He is also glad the Metaxis Act is being reconsidered and hopes it will be repealed.

BR is forwarding a copy of a letter sent to Papandreou to Melas.

Another copy is document .186080.

Thomas requests that BR try to persuade Sukarno to release Soetan Sjahrir. Sjahrir is a socialist in Indonesia who is imprisoned and suffers from poor conditions and malpractice at the hands of some Indonesian doctors. Norman believes European socialists would have better luck persuading Sukarno than Americans.

BR responds directly to the criticism raised by some American intelligentsia that he is an anti-American cultural snob.

BR is quoted as saying that although political and intellectual conformity is demanded far more rigorously in Russia, the U.S. is guilty of "regimenting opinion".

This is BR's printed letter to the Manchester Guardian. BR argues that the three accusations made against him are unfounded and irresponsibly invoked.

Soleyman thanks Schoenman for his letter. She informs him that her sister is now in Israel with her. She signs the letter with her fingerprint.

Krechner tells Schoenman that his brother, Boris, and family have arrived in Israel.

BR asks Chamberlin to clarify his point about Jefferson's opinion being "juvenile". BR goes on to state that political consciousness and activism from within the United States are not at all a threat to the fight for liberty.

BR counters claims made in Brennan's letter. U.S. newspapers have been spreading lies about English conditions under a socialist government. Friends have sent him food parcels since they thought he would be starving. BR accuses U.S. capitalism of propagating dishonest myths about other countries.

BR answers Burton's letter of April 8th, in which he provides BR information on Chamberlin. BR says that in 1947 [i.e., 1948] he was misreported deliberately by a communist reporter. He refers to his book New Hopes for a Changing World.

BR answers Osborn's letter of September 15th, record 79030. He says that one of her statements is inconsistent with her broader reporting practices. BR says that U.S. newspapers have been full of totally untrue statements. He hopes that she will help combat this so as to improve Anglo-American relations.

This is a proclamation and appeal written by the Athens Association of Families of Political Exiles and Prisoners, published in Avgi, 4 Nov. 1964.

Egelfopoulos informs BR that 33 Greek lawyers have issued an appeal against the sentences placed on their clients. They beleive that their clients are innocent.

This document is a card from Betty and Tony. They send good wishes for 1965.

The card is in Greek. In file is a translation of this card, document .185841.

This is a translation of the previous card. It says Cyprus asks the UN for its independence.

Theodorakis invites Pottle to the first congress held by the "Democratic Youth 'Gregory Lambrakis'". He would also like a message from BR to be sent to the congress.

Pym encloses a copy of the letter that Betty Ambatielos sent for Pottle. She informs him that an adult peace congress is being held in May.

Farley informs that he will do all that he can to assist the Youth Committee. It is difficult for the BRPF to get to Greece in May for peace activities.

Farley informs Theodorakis that Pottle is no longer a member of the organization and that it is costly for anyone to attend the congress.

Moskoff states that the people of Greece think of BR as their strong supporter, friend and a great fighter for humanity. Moskoff hopes that BR will once again help and protect the people.

Noted at the top: "Letter sent to Papandreou".

In French.

Kotsakis and Florakis thank BR for his support in the past. They feel that it is because of him that a great number of political prisoners have been liberated. His assistance will now make the Greek government keep their promises and will put an end to the tragedy that Greek families face.

Written on behalf of the Athenian Association of the Families of Political Prisoners and Exiled.

BR notes that the police vice raids are utterly monstrous instruments of a police state. BR says that public opinion in America is confused about the relationship between morals, economics and sex. He goes on to say that private sexual relations should remain a matter of personal taste, and be excluded from legislation or community involvement.

BR writes to The Nation and congratulates Einstein as "the most resounding voice in freedom in the U.S.A." He says that U.S. citizens should fight to repeal the law in question.

BR writes to the American Committee for Cultural Freedom in New York to say that he will not withdraw the message he sent, since it merely expressed admiration for Einstein. He says that he will only withdraw the message if he receives a personal message from Einstein.

This is the introduction to Lamont's book Freedom Is As Freedom Does. He mentions that all countries are liable to waves of hysteria. The U.S. is under such a wave by its fear of communism. The best chapter in the book is "Police State in the Making".

BR denies the accusations made against him by Schuyler N. Warren. He says that an atmosphere of hysteria surrounded the CCNY case since the prosecuting counsel in court described BR's actions in a derogatory way. He says that the counsel representing his side was not heard. He would have welcomed the chance to deny the charges on oath.

This is a draft about the CCNY case.

Bastable is the Hon. Secretary for the Committee for Democratic Rights in the U.S.A. She explains that the Committee was formed to counter the resurgence of McCarthyism which threatens progressive opinion in the U.S.A. She asks if BR would be available to speak at a public meeting in London.

BR is unable to go to the public meeting he was invited to by Bastable. He encloses a statement to be read at the meeting. BR says that the Cold War has brought a ruthless intolerance of dissident ideas in the U.S.A. "The orthodoxy of those men of the pentagon and large industry in the U.S. is the orthodoxy of the criminal and the mad."

BR writes a tribute to Royal W. France.

Also in file: testimonial dinner booklet for Louise Pettibone Smith with BR's article, document .184054; also in The Minority of One, Nov. 1962, document .184056.

Nicolaides informs BR that the Third Marathon Peace March is going to take place and that he is invited to participate. He hopes that BR can send a taped or written message to be read out to the marchers.

Brook gives a detailed description of a Marathon march held in Greece.

She encloses a copy of a document about the trial going on in Lamia.

Nikolaides sends a translation of the proclamation issued by the organizing committee of the Fourth Marathon March of Peace. He wants to know if the recipient will participate in the march.

Kiaos announces that Michael Peristerakis is authorized to represent the Greek Society for Nuclear Disarmament "Bertrand Russell" at the peace march in Great Britain.

Peristerakis thanks Farley for all his hospitality during his stay in London. He will inform the peace-loving people of Greece about Farley's efforts for peace.

Farley has made enquiries about admission to a British university. Vanessa Redgrave is away, and Peristerakis will hear from her shortly.

Farley is sending material as requested by Peristerakis.

Peristerakis makes a statement on the next Marathon March.

Foreman is Director of the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee in New York. BR has been granted the Tom Paine Award for his contribution to world freedom, peace and "saving humanity". He will be the first non-American to receive the award.

BR thanks Foreman for the Tom Paine Award of the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee. BR greatly admires Paine and the Committee for their dedication to uphold the rights of the American people.

This draft has revisions in BR's hand. Document .184059 is a TL(CAR).

BR sends the Civil Liberties Committee a statement upon receipt of the Tom Paine Award. He speaks of Paine's convictions that he himself shares and feels honoured to be recognized for them.

There are several significant revisions in BR's hand. Also in file: TD(CAR) of p.1, document .184061; The Minority of One, Jan. 1963, document .184062.

BR thanks Weik of the American Federation of World Citizens in New York for the circular she sent him.

BR sends the editor a message that denounces the U.S.A. government's pretence of peace. He would like to register his disgust at the persecution of U.S.-based organizations such as the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, Women's Strike for Peace and the Pacifica Foundation.

Another copy is in the file, document .184065, and a clipping of the letter, .184066.

Kerby is the editor of Frontier, the voice of the New West, a liberal political magazine in Los Angeles. He writes to BR to request an article along the same lines as the one he wrote for the Washington Post three days earlier. He is an old friend of Linus Pauling, he says, and shares his views on nuclear war.

BR thanks Kerby for his letter. He encloses an article as he requested. He objected in The Washington Post to the persecution of Pacifica Foundation and Station KPFK of North Hollywood. He would like Kerby to include that.

Bolte is the editor for The Menard Time which is America's foremost prison newspaper. He asks BR to write about what the prisons should be doing: custody, punishment or rehabilitation?

He encloses a copy of their most recent publication, document .184070.

BR apologizes for the unfavourable statement on negro ability in his Marriage and Morals.

Schwartzburd asks BR about a specific passage found in his book Marriage and Morals which makes the claim that on average negroes are inferior to white men. Schwartzburd asks if he meant that they were inherently inferior, and if so, if BR could back up his claim. Schwartzburd says that he would like to believe BR would not say something unfounded by empirical evidence.

A draft reply in Schoenman's hand is on the letter.

BR says that the passage from Marriage and Morals which was referred to has caused him some embarrassment. BR intended the negro inferiority passage solely as a description of skills and aptitude reflecting extreme deprivation and persecution. He says it was not a judgment of inherent abilities or innate qualities. He has sought to have that passage omitted from new editions.

BR informs Tofallis that he has already made two statements concerning Cyprus and informs him that he is in contact with President Makarios and Vice President Kuchuk. BR is delighted that most of the political prisoners have been released and hopes the remaining prisoners will be released soon.

An outline of rules to be enforced by British police during the Greek visit to London.

A telegram from Nicolopoulos in French.

In French.

An article from The Guardian commenting on seriously ill prisoners who, after many petitions for release, were not released or were released too late.

Abdullah thanks BR for his prompt action to persuade the Indian government to move Afzal Beg.

Afzal Beg was taken to Delhi where he underwent a medical check-up and was taken to Srinagar where he receives treatment from his own doctor. He has been placed in a separate house, and there are few restrictions imposed on him.

Attached is a copy TLS(X), document .186254.

A statement from the Prime Minister's office with three new measures concerning Greek political prisoners.

Also in file: 4 TD(CAR) of the statement, documents .186089- .186092.

Schoenman informs Abdullah that Prime Minister Shastri has taken action, and that Afzal Beg has received medical attention and has been given a separate house.