Smuggled Letter - Ahmed Kathrada Smuggled letter (Image #2)

In the meanwhile the systematic inroads on the question of visits and letters have not only continued, but have reached alarming proportions. Under these circumstances, and with the formal channel of contact with my lawyers having been denied to me, I have been obliged to seek recourse to an alternative, and surreptitious method in order to reach you. It is my desire to have urgent personal consultations with a member of your firm. Especially in view of the fact that the opposite party in this dispute is the Department of Prisons, it is essential that the consultation be fully privileged, without any untoward restrictions imposed by the authorities. Should the Dept. of Prisons refuse you permission to see me, or place any unacceptable conditions, you have my instruction to apply to the Supreme Court for the necessary relief. In addition, I should like you to take all necessary steps in order to prevent the authorities from removing from my possession, documents of any nature, including copies of letters, etc. which may be useful for the prosecution of the case. Finally , in the event of your receiving any communication from the Dept. of Prisons, purporting to be acting on my behalf, and which may have the effect of countermanding the above instructions, I should like you to please obtain confirmation of same from me, in my handwriting and under my signature. In the absence of the latter please proceed as herein instructed. I shall discuss the question of fees and other relevant matters with you at the consultation. Should your firm for any reason be unable to act for me, I shall appreciate it if you will please redirect these instructions to another firm. Yours sincerely [signed] AM Kathrada Robben Island Prison No. 468/64