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TCG Letter #1690


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Mrs. Gordon R. Naylor
Date
29 November 1963
Type
Typed Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
A response to a fan who asked about the use of their maiden name in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien explains that it was entirely coincidental and refers her to Somerset House if she wants to research her maiden name further.
Notes
We believe that this ladies maiden name was Hallas, see The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A. p. 1015
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