In New York, Schoenman sets out his meeting schedule. It includes U Thant and David Susskind.

Schoenman writes from Denmark. He has the Warren Report to read.

En route to Rome, Schoenman mentions Sarah as an immense help.

Schiller does not want BR's referral of him to Frege. BR's standpoint is that of the achieved and absolute knower, as opposed to the struggling knower.

Schoenman is to see Conor Cruise O'Brien in the evening in Accra.

Schoenman has received good criticism of his Congo article from Nkrumah's assistant, Mr. Johnson. Africans feel Malcolm X's death intensely.

Schoenman explains why he is staying longer. He describes a realignment of nations to thwart the U.S. in Vietnam.

On Kingsley Martin.

Re letters mentioning a postponement of a Trafalgar Square event and of Sept. 24. This letter relates to BR's letter of 1960/08/29.

He has read "Survival Forum" and is taking the letter to Priestley for Peace News. (The year is a guess.)

Schiller enjoyed BR's review of Bosanquet.

On Pevsner and a publication date for Unarmed Victory.

Schiller inserted an optional question on symbolic logic in the Civil Service exam and reports on the references to BR's work in the answers.

Schoenman encloses a batch of articles (not present), including some "by" BR.

Schoenman asks for BR's frank opinion on his Congo article. ("Death and Pillage in the Congo", Africa and the World, Jan. 1965.)

On the war, BR's Nation letter, and the White Book.

A transcription of document .055558, record 80025; also a carbon copy. BR has corrected it, and Edith Finch and another's hand have marked a passage for omission.

Schiller, noting Cook Wilson's death, asks BR to recommend him for the professorship of logic. He encloses BR's last testimonial for him.

On a proposed Edinburgh to London march and last evening's discussion. BR offers Schoenman's "organization" £50.

BR provides friendly criticism of Schoenman's initiatives, and tells him what he is prepared to do and when he can do it.

On propositional functions. Schiller asks for a copy of BR's review of Dewey.

Re the Hans Erni portrait and Foges.

Edith asks Schoenman to "concoct" a reply to Bangor's request for BR to speak there. "Speaking is a strain wherever it takes place".

The Russells hope that Schoenman is having a pleasant time with his parents.

BR submits "The Problem for Nuclear Disarmers". If Schoenman approves of it, he should take it to Peace News.

Edie Schoenman has had a wonderful visit with the Russells.

Mrs. Schoenman has heard of Ralph's arrest. Edith Schoenman ("Edie", their daughter) is staying on in the U.K.

A birthday telegram.

Greetings from Hungary.

The Schoenmans have recently visited the Russells. BR's "amazingly steady hand" pouring tea is mentioned, as is Unarmed Victory and KPFK, the radio station.

BR encloses particulars (not present).

BR asks Brockway to write to the Home Office about its refusal to renew Schoenman's visa.

Russell of Liverpool encloses a letter from Monsieur Edmond Paris (not present) in which the two Lord Russells are confused.

He likes BR's idea of a joint letter to The Times on the confusion of their names.

Schiller has "finished my study of your political philosophy". He seems to write about a collaborative publishing enterprise.

Schiller asks if BR would like to have his "Meaning of Meaning" paper now or later. He has read Principles of Social Reconstruction.

On BR going to teach in China.

Schiller invites BR to speak to the Eugenics Society at Oxford.

A testimonial on behalf of F.C.S. Schiller.
 

On Schiller's paper on BR, and a testimonial for his application for an appointment about a peace plan.

BR states the case for not deporting Schoenman and allowing him to remain as his secretary. He hopes this M.P. will be supportive.

BR also intended this letter to be sent to Sir Leslie Plummer and Anthony Greenwood. It concerns the non-renewal of Schoenman's visa.

Schieldrop writes about when to telepone BR for a meeting.

The letter is addressed to "Mrs. Lucas". It concerns BR's willingness to go to the Home Office and make a statement on Schoenman's behalf.

Schoenman describes why he came to the U.K., to study, and the reasons for his protests.

In German.

In German.

In German.

In German.

In German.

Schoenman responds to Paul Foot's article on the Feb. 18 demonstration in an unspecified newspaper.

In German.

BR states that he is "just as active as usual".

In German. Some of the pictures are postcards, evidently featuring Schochlin in operatic roles.

In German.

Schochlin encloses a 3-page typescript, "Wie Kann das Berlin-Problem Gelost Werden?".

Noted in Edith Russell's hand at the top of the letter: "Please thank him for his kind letter and paper which I haven't time to answer myself."

Schoenman is critical of writings by Kingsley Martin, Doris Lessing and Wayland Young.

In German. The date is conjectured from the stamp cancellation.

In response to Stephen King-Hall's letter.

In response to A.S. Neill's letter asking what to do in the face of the nuclear threat.

In response to an article by A.L. Rowse critical of BR's role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Schoenman asks for the address of Michael Callinan, who has accused Castro of atrocities in Cuba.

Schoenman asks BR to support a civil disobedience demonstration and asks for a meeting. He notes that CND is to form a cricket team.

The statement is titled "We Beg Your Attention", and one clipping is "'Russians Had a Runway Missile'".

The date on the document is the 21st, but in the dictation (RA1 750, record 126297) it is clear that the 22nd is correct.

BR declares himself "whole-heartedly" with Schoenman in his campaign, invites him to Wales, and queries a statistic.

The signature looks like "Luton". He or she encloses a telephone account.

Schoenman sets out direct action plans and reports on his talk with Pauling. BR's support has caused elation in Schoenman's group.

Schoenman discusses strategies and tactics and is grateful for the visit to the Russells.

BR has written out "Hey Nonny No!" (He also did so for Ottoline Morrell; see letter #1057, record 18210, to her.)

Schoenman outlines BR's life and asks unnamed recipients to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize for 1962. Enclosed are "Man's Peril from the Hydrogen Bomb" and A Letter from Bertrand Russell.

A draft of a speech for BR to the Pugwash meeting in London. (However, BR wrote his own speech.)

Suggestions for an article "What Is a Good Newspaper?" for the New York Times.

On demonstration plans and April Carter's views. Schoenman is looking for the source of the news that Lester Pearson wants Canada to refuse American nuclear bases.

Schoenman objects to the Council's judgment on his dispute with the Evening Standard.

BR suggests a meeting time in London.

The letter is copied in Alys Russell's hand from "G.W.E. Russell on Sidney Smith, p. 167" (of an unspecified work).

BR's journal entry for this date, copied from his "Locked Diary". The much later envelope is annotated by Edith Russell.

Schoenman realizes now that BR will announce himself in favour of direct action, whose committee has endorsed "the Committee of 100". He forwards a letter from Herbert Read re "military discipline".