TCG Letter #1369 / Carpenter Letter #11a

Tolkien replies to Michael's letter. It appears that Michael has opted to change his work, but Tolkien would like to talk with Welch & Bostock first before they make a final decision. This appears to be around Michael's Greek classes and he says that Michael's tastes should rule in the end.

Michael has had a change of heart over what he wants to do and Tolkien says that if he wishes to become a historian, then he should go in that direction, but Tolkien believes at his age he may regret it.

He asks Michael what he is reading, especially post 410 CE and says he can recommend some books. Some of which he can lend to him.