Roderick encloses (not present) a statement of his conscientious objection and will telephone BR: "It may be slightly redrafted, but the basis is there."

There is a note, in Edith's handwriting, at the foot of the letter, recording BR's objections to the statement:

"No—because does not mention being Communist in Statement

Is a member of "the Party"

Communism and his action in 1950 and Communism and conscientious objection are not compatible

Only know him from this Statement and telephone call and hearsay—have only seen him once or twice and never talked with him."