BR addresses Gladwyn's arguments against the BRPF's views, point by point. BR agrees that there is a diminished risk of a clash between NATO and the Warsaw powers but this does not affect the risk due to the spread of arms to smaller nations. Human and mechanical error are plausible causes of accidental war. BR criticizes Gladwyn's view on Western unity, chastising the actions of the U.S. in Vietnam, and calls for world government. BR points out faults of the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when Gladwyn considers President Kennedy to have "saved the world". Gladwyn's idea that a "balance of terror" leads to peace is refuted by BR, who continues by elaborating on disarmament. BR agrees that their letters ought to be published.

Also present are another copy, TL(CAR), and BR's draft TLS (signed "Russell") with a list of enclosures (not present), including "Freedom in Iran" by K. Zaki (B&R C64.84 has the same title.)