TCG Letter #322

Tolkien apologises for not replying earlier. he ahs been overworked, noting that he has not the aid of an assistant in his role. He would be delighted to accept the invitation to visit Marquette and will try to make this possible.^{In the event this never happens.[1]}

See Hammond & Scull, The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: I. Chronology and quotes in The Tolkien Relation.

The original letter with a complete transcript is held at the Marquette archives.