A PUBLIC APPEAL TO WALT BROWN: Release Jay Harrison's Archive

[Peter Lemkin]

In his response he seemed to state that I had posted (or was co-complicit in) what Charles had. He stated "I don't like to read my name on a public forum and be accused of being an accessory to a cover up because I have not made public a few million sheets of paper."

For the record:

1. All that I write, unless noted to the contrary, is attributable to me and to me alone.

2. I accused Walt Brown of nothing. He is solely responsible for his actions, and only history can judge him fairly.

CD

While the clarification is fine for those reading the thread, there was - or should not have been - any confusion on Walt Brown's part. I made it clear I had nothing to do with the Open Letter after it was put up and, besides, I've had a two year exchange with him on the materials requested and he first said to be coming when he had the time.....then with when he had the time plus certain conditions...then when he had the time and more conditions [that I only take possession of them in the USA]....then when hell froze over [plus certain conditions, one being that I first send to him all my research materials].

Again, if anyone has any knowledge of anyone having had access to any of Jay's materials since Jay's death, I'd like to hear about it. I also hope Walt calms down and stops his somewhat over-reactive anger. Yes, no one would appreciate being questioned or called to task publicly, I've had it done to me and know how it feels. I thought the purpose we were all in this was to find and expose the truth of the events of Dallas [with all the attendant persons, motives, players, forces, cover-ups, documents, witnesses, etc.] The research community has had a few too many internecine battles for my taste. A few gallant souls are very (or have been very) kind forthcoming and sharing with other legitimate researchers. Others are squarrels and horders and won't share for a variety of different reasons. I offered to pay Walt for his work copying or scanning and went further to offer to collect money for a new scanner for him from the research community. What I got was a 'make my day' spit. Very sad.

I'm informed by two persons that among other things Jay interviewed Seiwell about Plumlee and Dallas 11/22/63, generally and there is even a taped interview with transcripts.
I'm sure there is lots of other interesting materials. I wonder if any will ever see the light of day.......I can only hope so. Sadly, I think I will never see any, given Walt's temper and penchant for escalation of a situation, rather than working to defuse and resolve it.