BR thanks Shastri for the medical attention given to Afzal Beg.

Abdullah thanks Schoenman, BR, and the BRPF for their efforts concerning the health of Afzal Beg.

Utpal Dutt was arrested under defence of India rules for no reason. He is still in prison despite protests and so Ash requests BR's assistance because he feels it will have a great effect on the Indian government.

Enclosed is a brief statement of some of Dutt's achievements, document .186259.

A statement from the Provisional Committee of the Association of Released Political Prisoners expressing their joy and thanks to all those that have supported them and their release. The Committee requests increased support of the release of the remaining political prisoners.

BR's draft reply is in Schoenman's hand.

A second copy of a statement from the Provisional Committee of the Association of Released Political Prisoners expressing their joy and thanks to all those that have supported them and their release. The Committee requests increased support for the release of the remaining political prisoners.

BR's draft reply is in Schoenman's hand. It is slightly shorter than the draft reply at record 73804.

BR thanks the Provisional Committee of the Association of Released Political Prisoners for its letter and is glad to learn of the release of prisoners.

Also in file: a second TL(CAR), document .186096.
 

Wood assures Ash that they will take up the case of Dutt with the Indian authorities.

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

Papandreou promised the release of all Greek political prisoners. Many have been released, but BR is pushing for the release of the remaining prisoners on the occasion of the wedding of King Constantine.

This is a draft with revisions in Farley's hand. Four carbon copies are documents .186099-.186102.

BR feels the imprisonment of Dutt under the emergency proclaimed in October violates the Indian constitution and civil liberties. BR says he is reluctant to raise the matter publicly.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .186262.

Abdullah informs BR that his father Sheikh Abdullah receives treatment for his knee and specialists have advised that he be taken to a warmer place with a lower altitude. The India government has disagreed. Abdullah hopes BR can appeal and persuade them to change their minds.

BR informs Abdullah that he has already appealed to the Indian authorities on behalf of Abdullah's father and awaits information.

BR appeals again for Sheik Abdullah to be moved to a healthier environment for him.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .186266.

BR is concerned about the remaining political prisoners and requests their release as promised.

Another copy is document .186103.

Gandhi informs BR that she keeps herself informed of Abdullah's health. He has good medical care, and he seems satisfied with the arrangements made.

BR is going to raise the matter of the remaining political prisoners with Papandreou as Lis requests.

Farley is forwarding a statement from the Prime Minister's office from July 13 to Pym and is interested in her comments.

Attached is a statement from the Prime Minister's office released on July 13 1964, document .186107.

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

Kotaki informs the recipient 125 of the political prisoners were arrested due to spy charges and it will take the abolition of Law 375 and a bill to gain their release, which the government is proposing.

Attached is the proclamation and appeal, document .186109.

Jaffer requests BR appeal to the Indian Prime Minister to release Mirza Afzal Beg and send him abroad for medical treatment.

Attached is a clipping, document .186244.

Pym has enclosed some notes for Farley and speaks of visiting a number of the political prisoners.

Enclosed are notes for a reply to Premier Papandreou's press statement, document .186111.

Pym's notes are for a reply to Premier Papandreou and his press statement on "Political Prisoners" dated July 13, 1964. The notes touch on the topics of Law 375, administrative exile, and certificates of social opinion.

Farley thanks Pym for her letter and enclosed notes and requests any further notes on Greek Law 375. He informs Pym that BR is taking the matter further.

Lis sends thanks from the political prisoners for all of BR's efforts and for the release of 900 prisoners. He also sends information that Papandreou is proposing to eliminate Law 375, but is not prepared to release the prisoners. They are going to appeal to King Constantine on his marriage day and request BR to express his support publicly.

Pym forwards a letter to BR and encloses a translation of it.

Attached is an appeal from a political prisoner with the translation and a document enclosed, documents .186115, .186116, and .186117 (record 73826 and record 73827).

A letter addressed to BR in Greek. See record 73827.

A translation of a letter to BR in Greek.

Also in file is an "information document on Law 375", TD(MIM), 2 s.

BR requests the release of Mirza Afzal Beg from Oatacumend Prison so that he may receive medical treatment.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .186247.

BR assures the remaining political prisoners that they have his complete support. He informs them that he has issued a press statement on their behalf and was promised by Papandreou that legislation would be introduced to lead to their release.
 

BR's cable appeals for the immediate release of Dr. Manolis Siganos, who is seriously ill.

Also in file: notes on Manolis Siganos; copy of cable and notes (documents .186121-.186123).

Schoenman informs Abdullah that BR has already contacted Prime Minister Shastri for the release of Mirza Beg.

Jaffer is informed that BR will take up the matter about Mirza Afzal Beg immediately with the Indian government.

Attached is a copy TL(CAR), document .186249.

Abdullah appeals to BR to assist in the immediate release of Mirza Beg so he may seek medical attention.

Kurdish people in Iraq are being threatened by a fascist government. The National Iraqi Defence Committee would like BR to help save thousands.

Nebez would like BR to protest against the brutal inhumane activities being conducted in Iraq on the Kurds.

Enclosed is an article from the Iraqi News, document .186474, publishing B&R C63.54.

The letter refers to B&R C63.93a being published in Iraqi newspapers and in many other Arab newspapers.

BR assures Nebez that he will do his best to bring justice to his people. He would like Nebez to send him any information that he receives about the war being waged in Kurdistan.

This telegram states that Kurdish and Arab students are holding a hunger strike in the Iraqi embassy in London and that BR's effort is appreciated and is further needed.

In file are TEL(TC,CAR) copies, documents .186477-.186481.

BR's aid is needed to oppose the war which is causing death to thousands of people and is endangering peace in the Middle East.

Seven organizations are listed as sending the telegram.

"Khalid" has been written at the top.

Van Rooy wonders if BR would make a statement of Kurdish facts on the Baathist war against Kurdish autonomists, to get the International Society Kurdistan more members, or some other kind of material for support, or if he would inform them about what other measures can be taken to influence governments to vote in favour of the Mongolian People's Republic's resolution on Kurdistan in the 18th UN Assembly.

BR informs van Rooy that he has already been involved in approaches on Kurdistan. He assures van Rooy that he will continue to do all that he can.

Jewis would like BR to send him some information on Mohammed Derwish Subiman.

Schoenman informs Sheikhmous that he will try to send Zaki to his lecture.

Schoenman informs Lewis that any information that can be disclosed will be sent to him as soon as it is available.

BR responds to Williams' letter. He agrees with most of his work and would only reassign importance to the pro-western viewpoints who argue for man's survival as well, albeit with differing visions as to how it should be achieved. BR states that his ethical proposition is simple: no murder. He says those who do not agree with him will hide the fact by a theoretical superstructure.

BR writes about the atrocities committed against the American blacks. He says that the atrocities are larger in magnitude than those suffered by the Jews during the Holocaust.

Also in file: 2 photocopies, documents .184078-.184079.

Barzani states that his people have tried all means to find a peaceful solution, but now it seems to have resulted in war. Barzani would like BR to protest against the killing of Kurdish people.

In file ALS(X), document .186489 (but the second sheet is missing).

Ahmad informs BR that the Iraqi Students Society in the UK is trying to publish a pamphlet about the Kurdish people. They would like him to write an article for the pamphlet.

Document .186492 is another copy of this mimeographed communique on the Kurdish revolution.

BR assures Barzani that he will protest against the policies of the military rulers in Baghdad, namely the Arif government.

Sheikhmous brings certain facts about the British government to BR's attention. He would like BR to help counter the unjust actions in Iraq by putting some pressure on the government.

BR is asked to act on the inhumane treatment of the Kurdish people. The Movement would like the BRPF to inform him about the steps taken.

This is an appeal to exert pressure on Iraqi authorities to stop the inhumane violations of international agreements. The use of toxic gas is mentioned.

The American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born is celebrating its 30th anniversary. They ask for a message from BR to be published in their souvenir journal.

BR sends a statement praising the efforts of the American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born in preserving the rights of American citizens.

BR conveys his warm wishes to Rockwell Kent on his 81st birthday.

Schoenman writes to The Minority of One in reply to a recent statement in the New York Times which published only a fraction of BR's total statement about American negroes and their maltreatment in American society. Schoenman quotes BR's reply to a Toronto man.

BR receives news that Siganos, a very ill Greek political prisoner, was released on Jan. 5, 1965. BR is praised for his efforts.

The English translation of Avgi is The Dawn; it is a daily newspaper published in Athens.

On leasing Telegraph House: Dora reports on her meeting with Withers with reference to Frank Russell.

The date is conjectured from Dora's handwriting. Dora mentions churns for drinking water from Battine House.

The lease for Telegraph House has been posted to BR for signature. He will at last have his tower room.

On storing furniture prior to moving into Telegraph House.

On arrangements for Telegraph House.

Postmarked 18 June 1927. On the Admiral and Battine House.

Jane (Mrs. H.G.) Wells is expected to die soon of cancer.

Frank Russell is "so difficult and queer" and worries Dora.

On Frank Russell and furniture at Telegraph House.

Nicky Malleson will come to the school for a year, probably.

Dora suggests sacking both Hannah and Gladys.

On young staff and going outside the school (for their affairs).

Dora is a bit sore at BR at this time.

Re Alice Crunden's possible visit and gift of money.

Addressed to BR in New York. Postmarked "27 Sp 27". Dora was paid the full amount for a censored Spanish article.

Dora spent 3 hours with Crompton Llewelyn Davies over a letter to Withers and Frank.

"Greeting to the Greek People". Some political prisoners make a statement to the people of Greece. Also signed by 9 others. The enclosures are mimeo notes on the persecution of certain resistance heroes and 2 photographs of a peace march in Greece.

Found with the 1927 letters, but there's only mention of John Russell so Kate may not be born yet.

Avedon requests a card be signed and sent to Senator Fulbright. It is addressed to "Friend".

BR says he has written to the Lord Provost of Aberdeen as suggested by Abdul.

Apcarian presses BR to raise his voice about the massacres in Armenia 50 years earlier.

Dora's American publisher wants her to come to the U.S. to promote her book (The Right to Be Happy).

Dora refers to the "awful" defeat of birth control at Blackpool.

"At last we have a letter from you...." Dora is miserable from lack of success in various endeavours.

Dora hopes BR won't feel bad about Roy [Randall]. She is considering surgery for a lump in her breast.

The school is running better now. Wells is feeling Jane's loss awfully.

Dora has had BR's 2nd letter from Norton's home. BR can't do the "bathroom and heavy work" that Dora does. The children at the school talk a lot about motions, but there are difficulties with parents over such subjects. Beatrix [Tudor-Hart?] is good on sex.

Dora says there is a gap in her letters. BR is inclined to "worrying too much and making mountains out of mole-hills".

She provides school details and has rehired Hannah until Christmas.

Dora writes about BR's attitude to the operation and their involvements with Alice Stücki and Roy Randall.

Dora mentions that BR is out of his black mood. BR noted a telephone number on the verso of the envelope: Trafalgar 3483.

Farley acknowledges receipt of Tricontinental, no. 28, and Puerto Rico: an Analysis of a Plebiscite.

"I had your reply here by phone already last night." Dora is recovering quickly from the operation. "I wish you could appreciate Roy as I do Alice."

"Your last cable has thrown me into a terrible state of indecision". School news. Dora is very tempted by a lecture/book tour of the U.S. This will be the last letter BR will receive in the U.S.

Text: "Very well up now much love Dora."

Undated but written on Telegraph House letterhead, the letter mentions that "Harrington will tell you all the letters we wrote about staff."

Dora tells BR where to find his mother's diary.

BR is thanked for his efforts towards the release of Dr. Manolis Siganos. Unfortunately, his health was very bad and he had to be taken directly to a nursing home from prison.

BR is informed that the bill of repeal of the special measures is expected to be debated in parliament.

Enclosed are some notes concerning the eight women political prisoners, document .186130.

BR suggests contacting Amnesty about Hess.

Schoenman acknowledges Amdur's letter and encloses an article by BR.