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APPENDIX VI

The Police in their hunt for arms, ammunition and other documents have found the list of the names of the officers of a detachment of the People's National Congress at the home of Mr. Ivan Thomas, whose name was mentioned in the "X 13" plan found at Congress Place, Headquarters of the P.N.C
Also found was a piece of paper with the means of such places as Freedom House, Radio Demerara, the Power Station, the Telephone Exchange, Water Works, the Premier's House, Mr. Brindley Benn's home and many important places.
A list with names of a number of women such as Miss Walcott, Miss Durham, Miss Callender, Miss Zephyr, Miss Rodney and others, who have been given special designation in a 'detachment' was also found. A book on Guerilla Warfare by Ernesto Che Guevara, of Cuba is among the finds.

RIFLE FOUND
The Police in a raid have found one Rifle, and 123 rounds of 22 bullets at the home of Mr. Vangenderen. Following is the complete list of things found at the home of Mr. Thomas.

One sheet paper marked, information of recruits, 13 sheets of typewritten paper or pamphlets (dealing with drill), 16 sheets of typewritten matter or pamphlets pinned together, one infantry training book Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 3, one Infantry training book Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 11, one Infantry training book Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 2, one Infantry training book, Volume IV - 1950, one infantry training book, Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 8, one small arms training book, Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 8, one small arms training book Volume 1 Pamphlet No. 21.
In addition were one sheet paper written in ink headed 'List of Officers No. 1 Detachment of the P.N.C.', one sheet of paper on which is written in ink demonstration of Crack and Thump, and names of places, Freedom House, etc., on the other side is the time table of Annual Camp 1961 recruits 'D' Company, one sheet paper with drawings of rifles headed Mechanism of Automatic Rifle, three (3) plans marked A and, B and C, and two (2) blue cards with drill instructions, two sheets paper showing names addressed and type of firearms, one typewritten sheet of paper headed 'These are rules governing X 13 one sketch of Radio Demerara, one book names 'Guerilla Warfare', by Ernesto Che Guevara and one slip of paper with writing headed 'P.N. C. flying squad'.

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APPENDIX VII

"These are rules governing X13"

The Committee should comprise of men governing different sections or a particular type of work. The chairman could be a person employed by the party and a very high character, subject to the approval of the council. It therefore recommended Comrade Van Gendrine. He would be known or referred to as the 'Old Man'. He would be responsible directly to the leader Comrade L.F.S. Burnham, for projects, plans, etc., of this organisation. He would be advisor, organiser and co-ordinator.

Comrade I. Thomas would be responsible for all military training and military advice, posting of men for different duties and all orders should come through hum from the committee, to the men. All leaders and sub-leaders of the military side should deal directly with COMRADE I, Thomas he will be responsible to the committee for all actions taken, he should not arrive to a decision unless first discussion same with the committee.

No one should have the right to communicate directly or indirectly to a member or members by orders. All orders must come through the person responsible for that section.

Comrade Wilson would be responsible for radio communication and all records, he will also be responsible to the committee and no one should have the right to interfere with the field of work, unless first going through Comrade Wilson, who will be responsible to the committee. Comrade Smith will be responsible for Medical supplies and advice, he will also be responsible for all actions taken. Comrade Leacock will be a spear to the committee and he will be known as Area Command. He will be responsible to Comrade I, Thomas for all military actions taken in that area. These six gentlemen would form the committee which would dictate the policy of this organisation, and no action should be taken unless the matter was discussed by the committee comprised of the said men.

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APPENDIX VIII

LIST OF ARTICLES FOUND AT P.N.C. HEADQUARTERS BY POLICE PARTY 4.5.63

 1 knife in sheet
1 sixteen gauge empty cartridge
1 sixteen gauge empty cartridge
2 boxes each containing fifty .22 I.C.I. bullet.
1 box containing fifty .22 Remington Ni-speed bullets
1 box containing 42 rounds .22 Remington Kleandore Bullets
1 box containing 25 Eley 16 bore cartridge and only 1 Eley 16 bore cartridge
1 toy pistol.
1 bottle containing a quantity of liquid
1 box containing 24, 22 and 15 twelve gauge cartridges
1 dagger sheet
10 boxes each containing 25-16 gauge Eley cartridges and 3 boxes each containing 21, 12 and 14 16 gauge Eley cartridges
1 motor cycle chain
1 pen knife
1 piece wood
1 sling shot
1 piece wood with metal head
I iron rod and 1 piece electric wire
1 B.S.A. 2 Rifle No. LE64791 with 11 live rounds .22 ammunition property of Desmond Holder
1 Air Rifle marked 'Gocado' Model 25
1 piece pipe
1 bicycle chain with taped ends
1 cloth sack containing greenish grains
1 baton
1 bottle marked 'corrosive' on cork and containing liquid
1 bottle marked 'Nitric Acid' containing liquid
1 bottle with clear liquid marked 'M' and 'AA'
1 bottle labeled 'Potassium Nitrate' (Salt Peter) containing liquid
1 bottle marked 'Sodium Sulphate' containing liquid
1 tin labeled and marked 'Candy Crystal'
1 bottle containing liquid and labeled 'Potassium Hydroxide'
1 bottle containing liquid and labeled 'Acetone'
1 bottle containing clear liquid
1 parcel containing sulphur
5 target xxxxx
1 piece of paper with drawings
1 piece of paper with training programme
1 Browing xxxxx Pistol Booklet
1 Plan
1 piece of paper with Rules
1 fore and Back Sight Gauge picture

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