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Stanley Unwin sends to Tolkien the contract duplicate. This is noted by Hammond/Scull as the final step for accepting the Hobbit for publication and on ...
GA&U return to Tolkien the typescripts of Farmer Giles of Ham and Roverandom.
Stanley writes to Tolkien and includes his manuscript of Farmer Giles of Ham which GA&U had previously viewed. He tells Tolkien that if he has a similar...
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin, including a letter he received from a Mlle Tardivel who had written asking about a possible French translation of The H...
Tolkien bemoans The Hobbit being published in 1937 over 1938. His work pressure has left him hard-pressed to get into actions on the sequel. Tolkien has...
Tolkien writes to Mr. Furth, expressing his current state of being oppressed and unwell due to recent troubles. He submits Farmer Giles for consideratio...
Writing to C.A. Furth, Tolkien offers an update with his work on The Lord of the Rings. He has not worked on since December but feels it is a better wor...
In reply to Tolkien's letter of 2 February, Furth tells Tolkien that the middle of June will be the latest date that GA&U can receive and have read...
Writing to C.A. Furth, Tolkien expresses gratitude for the enclosed cheque for royalities for 1938 and an advance of the royalties from Houghton Mifflin...
Furth informs Tolkien that he has told the German publisher that he (Tolkien) wishes to see a proof of the translation of The Hobbit before going to pri...
Tolkien, writing to Stanley Unwin, expresses gratitude for the kind note and apologizes for his neglectful correspondence due to personal and health iss...
Stanley Unwin replies to Tolkien's letter of 19 December. He says that it would be a relief to receive Tolkien's work on the Clark Hall Beowul...
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the note from Stanley Unwin and discusses the progress of the sequel to The Hobbit that he has been working on since 193...
Stanley Unwin having seen Leaf by Niggle in the Dublin Review writes to Tolkien to ask if he has other similar stories that GA&U could possibly publish....
Stanley Unwin replies to #Letter98. He asks Tolkien to send anything he feels might be suitable to make a volume with Leaf by Niggle. He remarks that th...
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien a reminder to send his typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to him.
Tolkien writes to Sir Stanley Unwin, who had just been knighted. He asked about Farmer Giles of Ham. And remarks on his progress to The Hobbit sequel am...
GA&U receive the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham, with a note attached in which Tolkien mentions poems and other texts he had considered for publicati...
Stanley Unwin informs Tolkien that GA&U are considering publishing Farmer Giles of Ham and asks if he has any illustrations of his own or if he has a su...
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more ...
Further to his other letter of this day, #Letter106, Tolkien writes a brief note to Stanley Unwin which accompanies some poems; 'The Hoard', &...
Philip Unwin writes to Tolkien. He acknowledges letters (and packets?) from 30 September to Stanley Unwin. Stanley Unwin is away, and Philip replies in ...
Stanley Unwin informs that Tolkien that he believes that Farmer Giles of Ham will be better published under its own title rather than a compilation of m...
Tolkien mentions receiving letters from Horus Engels regarding a German translation, and while Engels doesn't explicitly propose himself as a trans...
In reply to #Letter107, C.A. Furth says that Milein Cosman should contact GA&U with her portfolio. He remarks that the rights to the German translation ...
Writing to Milein Cosman, Ronald Eames of GA&U asks her to provide a specimen illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham for approval. He remarks that this wo...
Stanley Unwin informs Tolkien that GA&U intend to publish Farmer Giles of Ham even though with illustrations, two in colour, the costs are high. He beli...
Tolkien notes to Stanley Unwin that he has received the agreement for Farmer Giles of Ham, he would also send revised manuscripts for it in July and he ...
Stanley Unwin returns to Tolkien his signed copy of the agreement for the Farmer Giles of Ham contract with a cheque in advance of royalties. He explain...
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. He is sorry to have missed him at Merton but is rarely there on Sundays. He remarks he has had no time to write, includ...
A member of staff from GA&U writes to Tolkien, reminding him that he is still to provide a descriptive paragraph for use for Farmer Giles of Ham. This w...
Tolkien sends back the revised manuscript of Farmer Giles of Ham for publication. He has carefully gone through it, making alterations to improve both s...
Milein Cosman writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham but Tolkien does not reply. He had forgotten to do so. Tolkien enclosed this letter...
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien printed specimen pages from Farmer Giles of Ham. He also asks if they should remove Milein Cosman from the project, as she i...
Writing to a young fan, Rosemary, Tolkien says he is yet to finish his new book about Bilbo and his nephew. He worries that it is so long that the publi...
Ronald Eames writes to ask Tolkien if he has as yet received any samples illustrations from Milein Cosman for the proposed publication of Farmer Giles o...
Tolkien replies to #TCGLetter2611 noting that he has not heard from Milein Cosman on the matter of samples for Farmer Giles of Ham.
In reply to #TCGLetter2618, Ronald Eames suggests that GA&U may decide to revoke their commission to Milein Cosman to illustrate Farmer Giles of Ham.
Ronald Eames of GA&U writes to Tolkien. Milein Cosman appears to have finally supplied some illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham and he confirms that t...
Tolkien writes a two page letter to Rosemary, telling her about him, being busy and unwell, hence the delay in reply. Wishes her the best for 1948 and m...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien again on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. Eames confirms that Milein Cosman will be in Oxford at the end of the week.
In Tolkien's absence on health grounds, Priscilla writes to Ronald Eames on the subject of Milein Cosman's visit to Oxford. Tolkien has said h...
Priscilla writes again to that her father has met Milein Cosman and is happy to let her continue if GA&U agree.
Tolkien expresses pleasure that Hugh enjoyed "The Hobbit" and mentions his ongoing work on a longer piece set in the same world, The Lord of t...
Milein Cosman has submitted more drawings to GA&U for Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien asking where they should be sent for him to...
Replying to #TCGLetter2641, Tolkien says that he will be between Oxford and Woodcote until 14 August and then until 14 September his address will be c/o...
Ronald Eames sends Milein Cosman's drawings to Tolkien. He makes mention of the two styles, preferring the "freer" one, likening it to th...
Tolkien returns the drawings to GA&U that were sent to him from Milein Cosman. GA&U had decided that Milein Cosman would illustrate Farmer Giles of Ham,...
In reply to Tolkien's letter of 5 August (see #TCGLetter268) Ronald Eames says that George Allen & Unwin have decided to not use the illustrations ...
Ronald Eames writes various artists, among them is Pauline Baynes, a young artist who will go on to illustrate many Tolkien books and become a life-long...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. He has found five possible illustrators and would like, if possible, for Tolkien to...
After not hearing from Tolkien after writing a #TCGLetter2645, Ronald Eames writes again. The five artists have asked if a decision has been made yet. E...
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
Ronald Eames writes to Pauline Baynes. He remarks that Tolkien was very impressed with her illustrations.
After receiving it from Tolkien, Ronald Eames sends the uncorrected typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Pauline Baynes. Tolkien had remarked that it mi...
In #TCGLetter2687 Tolkien had asked Ronald Eames if he could send back his preface. It is assumed that Eames does so along with the corrected typescript...
Tolkien sends a new typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Ronald Eames at GA&U noting that it is corrected for press. If GA&U do not need it immediately,...
Ronald Eames sends the new typescript to Pauline Baynes which had been provided by Tolkien in #TCGLetter2691.
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes want to illustrate the book. He remarks that the typescri...
Pauline Baynes had enjoyed Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien to inform him of this and give him a list of subjects that Baynes sugg...
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Gil...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the first batch of illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Pauline Baynes had noted that she intended to produce many pieces for Tol...
In reply to #TCGLetter2698, Tolkien says that he is delighted with Pauline Baynes artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham. He remarks that his "only diffic...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of Pauline Baynes' illustrations and remarks that they have asked her to proceed with work on the book. ...
After Tolkien had not replied to #TCGLetter2700, Ronald Eames writes to remind him that he is yet to reply. He says that if Tolkien can let them have hi...
Tolkien tells Ronald Eames at GA&U that he does not have the time to retype Farmer Giles of Ham, nor does he feel that it is required. He asks that they...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien in reply to #Letter119. He will ask Pauline Baynes to return the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham and will send her the ...
Tolkien notes that he has a short story to be published shortly, Farmer Giles of Ham and says that he has completed The Lord of the Rings. He asks if Mi...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien forty-four illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham, twelve more than Pauline Baynes was required to provide. He asks Tolkien to...
Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames to report that he is delighted with the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham.
Tolkien likely returns Pauline Bayne's artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham to GA&U and asks for her address.
Ronald Eames replies to #Letter120 with Pauline Baynes address. He is pleased by Tolkien's response to the artwork. He says that they can delay a d...
Ronald Eames sends two sets of galley proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham to Tolkien along with the typescript. He asks him to return the printers copy with c...
Ronald Eames sends a coloured illustration to Tolkien, the first of two intended for Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes has said she can change the col...
Writing to Ronald Eames, Tolkien remarks on the timing of Farmer Giles of Ham "come to the boil" at his busiest time of the year for a profess...
In reply to #TCGLetter2718, Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return on the galley-proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham. He will send Tolkien a paste-up of w...
Ronald Eames following up his letter from the 11th May, writes to Tolkien including the paste-ups he promised. He asks that Tolkien return them as soon ...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the original artwork, intended as the frontispiece for Farmer Giles of Ham. He asks for comment and its return as soon as pos...
Tolkien returns the paste-ups to GA&U and notes that he will return the illustration for the frontispiece under a separate cover. He believes that the i...
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the return of the paste-ups and illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham.
Tolkien replies stating he is very pleased at the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says that after seeing the images, his friends, "very j...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the designs for the dust-jacket of Farmer Giles of Ham with some sketches that might serve in its place if he is not happy wi...
In reply to #TCGLetter2727, Tolkien says that he has not had time to review the sketches, but he does not feel that the dust-jacket can be improved upon...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien. He encloses two sets of page proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham with corrected galley proofs. Eames notes that if Tolkien can...
After returning from Ireland on 5 July, Tolkien looks over the page proofs and returns them to GA&U with apologies for his delay. He remarks that the Ki...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of the corrected proofs for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says it had occurred to GA&U that the passages in italics...
Tolkien discusses the progress of Farmer Giles of Ham and hints that the final draft of The Lord of the Rings was nearly finished. Once that is complete...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for approval of the dust-jacket for Farmer Giles of Ham. GA&U agree with the suggested change to biographical details, see #...
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien an advance copy of Farmer Giles of Ham and a cheque for £25/0/0 which was due to him on publication of the book.
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
Tolkien notes the progress with having two large books, one being The Lord of the Rings, published. It has been accepted and is almost finished. Hammond...
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. He offers his approval of the design of Farmer Giles of Ham, praising Pauline Baynes. He also sends his best wishes to ...
A two page letter (single 5.5 x 7 inch sheet, both sides) in response to Mrs. Mitchison's praise of Farmer Giles of Ham. Tolkien mentions that FG w...
Tolkien writes to Baynes making mention that Lewis had been in touch and wishes her a Happy Christmas. She (Baynes) is illustrating Lewis's Lion, W...
Tolkien had "dumped" the manuscript of The Lord of the Rings on Milton Waldman just as he was going on holiday, and Tolkien felt bad burdening...
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin, mentioning various topics but chief among them is The Lord of the Rings. Stranded without a publisher, and the work now...
Stanley Unwin replies to #Letter124. He says that publishing The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings together would be very difficult. He asks if the...
Tolkien compares his two great stories the War of the Ring and the War of the Jewels and remarks on the Farmer Giles sales figures.
Unwin wants to break up Tolkien's "monstrous Saga", and Tolkien hopes Unwin will let the project go, so Tolkien can publish The Lord of t...
Jean Poindexter Colby, children's books editor at Houghton Mifflin Company, writes to Tolkien. She has included twelve copies of the US edition of ...
GA&U send Tolkien ten copies of the new US edition of Farmer Giles of Ham, published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Tolkien replies to Miss Stanley-Smith of the Deddington Library and confirms he can attend and give a speech at the opening of the new library. He follo...
Tolkien apologises for not replying earlier. He has been overworked, noting that he has not the aid of an assistant in his role. He would be delighted t...
A series of letters found at the University of Reading GA&U archives. Consisting of 28 items. Among the subjects of these letters concerns the export of...
Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes about Farmer Giles of Ham translations.
Mr. Elliot-Howard had written to Tolkien telling him of his adventures travelling around the world with his copy of The Lord of the Rings.
Tolkien thanks 'Master' Clements for his appreciation of The Hobbit and suggests that "the other books I have written which you might enj...
Tolkien is pleased that 'Lisa' likes his books and makes some suggestions for further reading. Namely Farmer Giles of Ham and The Adventures o...
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Guide to Tolkien's Letters
Farmer Giles of Ham
(109 letters match)1936
2 December 1936
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1839
Stanley Unwin sends to Tolkien the contract duplicate. This is noted by Hammond/Scull as the final step for accepting the Hobbit for publication and on ...
1937
2 March 1937
George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1853
GA&U return to Tolkien the typescripts of Farmer Giles of Ham and Roverandom.
16 November 1937
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2104
Stanley writes to Tolkien and includes his manuscript of Farmer Giles of Ham which GA&U had previously viewed. He tells Tolkien that if he has a similar...
17 November 1937
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#1009
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin, including a letter he received from a Mlle Tardivel who had written asking about a possible French translation of The H...
1938
24 July 1938
J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth
#35
Carpenter #31
Tolkien bemoans The Hobbit being published in 1937 over 1938. His work pressure has left him hard-pressed to get into actions on the sequel. Tolkien has...
31 August 1938
J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth
#37
Carpenter #33
Tolkien writes to Mr. Furth, expressing his current state of being oppressed and unwell due to recent troubles. He submits Farmer Giles for consideratio...
1939
2 February 1939
J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth
#39
Carpenter #35
Writing to C.A. Furth, Tolkien offers an update with his work on The Lord of the Rings. He has not worked on since December but feels it is a better wor...
8 February 1939
C.A. Furth to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2175
In reply to Tolkien's letter of 2 February, Furth tells Tolkien that the middle of June will be the latest date that GA&U can receive and have read...
10 February 1939
J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth
#51
Carpenter #36
Writing to C.A. Furth, Tolkien expresses gratitude for the enclosed cheque for royalities for 1938 and an advance of the royalties from Houghton Mifflin...
11 February 1939
C.A. Furth to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2176
Furth informs Tolkien that he has told the German publisher that he (Tolkien) wishes to see a proof of the translation of The Hobbit before going to pri...
19 December 1939
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#52
Carpenter #37
Tolkien, writing to Stanley Unwin, expresses gratitude for the kind note and apologizes for his neglectful correspondence due to personal and health iss...
28 December 1939
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2191
Stanley Unwin replies to Tolkien's letter of 19 December. He says that it would be a relief to receive Tolkien's work on the Clark Hall Beowul...
1942
7 December 1942
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#62
Carpenter #47
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the note from Stanley Unwin and discusses the progress of the sequel to The Hobbit that he has been working on since 193...
1945
15 March 1945
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2487
Stanley Unwin having seen Leaf by Niggle in the Dublin Review writes to Tolkien to ask if he has other similar stories that GA&U could possibly publish....
22 March 1945
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2489
Stanley Unwin replies to #Letter98. He asks Tolkien to send anything he feels might be suitable to make a volume with Leaf by Niggle. He remarks that th...
4 April 1945
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2491
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien a reminder to send his typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to him.
1946
21 July 1946
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#251
Carpenter #105
Tolkien writes to Sir Stanley Unwin, who had just been knighted. He asked about Farmer Giles of Ham. And remarks on his progress to The Hobbit sequel am...
23 July 1946 (received)
J.R.R. Tolkien to George Allen & Unwin
#2519
GA&U receive the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham, with a note attached in which Tolkien mentions poems and other texts he had considered for publicati...
19 September 1946
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2523
Stanley Unwin informs Tolkien that GA&U are considering publishing Farmer Giles of Ham and asks if he has any illustrations of his own or if he has a su...
30 September 1946
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#252
Carpenter #106
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more ...
30 September 1946
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#2524
Further to his other letter of this day, #Letter106, Tolkien writes a brief note to Stanley Unwin which accompanies some poems; 'The Hoard', &...
11 October 1946
Philip Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2525
Philip Unwin writes to Tolkien. He acknowledges letters (and packets?) from 30 September to Stanley Unwin. Stanley Unwin is away, and Philip replies in ...
11 November 1946
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2526
Stanley Unwin informs that Tolkien that he believes that Farmer Giles of Ham will be better published under its own title rather than a compilation of m...
7 December 1946
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#253
Carpenter #107
Tolkien mentions receiving letters from Horus Engels regarding a German translation, and while Engels doesn't explicitly propose himself as a trans...
11 December 1946
C.A. Furth to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2532
In reply to #Letter107, C.A. Furth says that Milein Cosman should contact GA&U with her portfolio. He remarks that the rights to the German translation ...
1947
3 April 1947
Ronald Eames to Milein Cosman
#2536
Writing to Milein Cosman, Ronald Eames of GA&U asks her to provide a specimen illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham for approval. He remarks that this wo...
30 April 1947
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2537
Stanley Unwin informs Tolkien that GA&U intend to publish Farmer Giles of Ham even though with illustrations, two in colour, the costs are high. He beli...
5 May 1947
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#1412
Carpenter #107a
Tolkien notes to Stanley Unwin that he has received the agreement for Farmer Giles of Ham, he would also send revised manuscripts for it in July and he ...
8 May 1947
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2538
Stanley Unwin returns to Tolkien his signed copy of the agreement for the Farmer Giles of Ham contract with a cheque in advance of royalties. He explain...
28 May 1947
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#2541
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. He is sorry to have missed him at Merton but is rarely there on Sundays. He remarks he has had no time to write, includ...
30 June 1947
George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2544
A member of staff from GA&U writes to Tolkien, reminding him that he is still to provide a descriptive paragraph for use for Farmer Giles of Ham. This w...
5 July 1947
J.R.R. Tolkien to Allen & Unwin Ltd.
#254
Carpenter #108
Tolkien sends back the revised manuscript of Farmer Giles of Ham for publication. He has carefully gone through it, making alterations to improve both s...
c. Beginning of August
Milein Cosman to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2559
Milein Cosman writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham but Tolkien does not reply. He had forgotten to do so. Tolkien enclosed this letter...
18 September 1947
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2600
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien printed specimen pages from Farmer Giles of Ham. He also asks if they should remove Milein Cosman from the project, as she i...
30 September 1947
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rosemary
#129
Writing to a young fan, Rosemary, Tolkien says he is yet to finish his new book about Bilbo and his nephew. He worries that it is so long that the publi...
19 November 1947
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2611
Ronald Eames writes to ask Tolkien if he has as yet received any samples illustrations from Milein Cosman for the proposed publication of Farmer Giles o...
23 December 1947
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2618
Tolkien replies to #TCGLetter2611 noting that he has not heard from Milein Cosman on the matter of samples for Farmer Giles of Ham.
30 December 1947
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2620
In reply to #TCGLetter2618, Ronald Eames suggests that GA&U may decide to revoke their commission to Milein Cosman to illustrate Farmer Giles of Ham.
1948
16 January 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2623
Ronald Eames of GA&U writes to Tolkien. Milein Cosman appears to have finally supplied some illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham and he confirms that t...
18 January 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rosemary
#149
Tolkien writes a two page letter to Rosemary, telling her about him, being busy and unwell, hence the delay in reply. Wishes her the best for 1948 and m...
31 January 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2624
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien again on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. Eames confirms that Milein Cosman will be in Oxford at the end of the week.
5 February 1948
Priscilla Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2633
In Tolkien's absence on health grounds, Priscilla writes to Ronald Eames on the subject of Milein Cosman's visit to Oxford. Tolkien has said h...
8 February 1948
Priscilla Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2634
Priscilla writes again to that her father has met Milein Cosman and is happy to let her continue if GA&U agree.
7 April 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Hugh Brogan
#266
Carpenter #114
Tolkien expresses pleasure that Hugh enjoyed "The Hobbit" and mentions his ongoing work on a longer piece set in the same world, The Lord of t...
22 July 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2641
Milein Cosman has submitted more drawings to GA&U for Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien asking where they should be sent for him to...
24 July 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2642
Replying to #TCGLetter2641, Tolkien says that he will be between Oxford and Woodcote until 14 August and then until 14 September his address will be c/o...
27 July 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2643
Ronald Eames sends Milein Cosman's drawings to Tolkien. He makes mention of the two styles, preferring the "freer" one, likening it to th...
5 August 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#268
Carpenter #116
Tolkien returns the drawings to GA&U that were sent to him from Milein Cosman. GA&U had decided that Milein Cosman would illustrate Farmer Giles of Ham,...
10 August 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1236
In reply to Tolkien's letter of 5 August (see #TCGLetter268) Ronald Eames says that George Allen & Unwin have decided to not use the illustrations ...
10 August 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#1237
Ronald Eames writes various artists, among them is Pauline Baynes, a young artist who will go on to illustrate many Tolkien books and become a life-long...
21 August 1948 (resent 30 August 1948)
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2645
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. He has found five possible illustrators and would like, if possible, for Tolkien to...
28 September 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2647
After not hearing from Tolkien after writing a #TCGLetter2645, Ronald Eames writes again. The five artists have asked if a decision has been made yet. E...
7 October 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2687
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
7 October 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2688
Ronald Eames writes to Pauline Baynes. He remarks that Tolkien was very impressed with her illustrations.
12 October 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2689
After receiving it from Tolkien, Ronald Eames sends the uncorrected typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Pauline Baynes. Tolkien had remarked that it mi...
13 October 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2690
In #TCGLetter2687 Tolkien had asked Ronald Eames if he could send back his preface. It is assumed that Eames does so along with the corrected typescript...
1 November 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2691
Tolkien sends a new typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Ronald Eames at GA&U noting that it is corrected for press. If GA&U do not need it immediately,...
3 November 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2692
Ronald Eames sends the new typescript to Pauline Baynes which had been provided by Tolkien in #TCGLetter2691.
3 November 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2693
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes want to illustrate the book. He remarks that the typescri...
20 November 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2695
Pauline Baynes had enjoyed Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien to inform him of this and give him a list of subjects that Baynes sugg...
21 November 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2696
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Gil...
6 December 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2698
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the first batch of illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Pauline Baynes had noted that she intended to produce many pieces for Tol...
10 December 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2699
In reply to #TCGLetter2698, Tolkien says that he is delighted with Pauline Baynes artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham. He remarks that his "only diffic...
15 December 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2700
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of Pauline Baynes' illustrations and remarks that they have asked her to proceed with work on the book. ...
1949
18 February 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2706
After Tolkien had not replied to #TCGLetter2700, Ronald Eames writes to remind him that he is yet to reply. He says that if Tolkien can let them have hi...
28 February 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#271
Carpenter #119
Tolkien tells Ronald Eames at GA&U that he does not have the time to retype Farmer Giles of Ham, nor does he feel that it is required. He asks that they...
1 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2708
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien in reply to #Letter119. He will ask Pauline Baynes to return the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham and will send her the ...
11 March 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss Turnbull
#133
Tolkien notes that he has a short story to be published shortly, Farmer Giles of Ham and says that he has completed The Lord of the Rings. He asks if Mi...
11 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2709
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien forty-four illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham, twelve more than Pauline Baynes was required to provide. He asks Tolkien to...
16 March 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#272
Carpenter #120
Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames to report that he is delighted with the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham.
?17 March 1949*
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2710
Tolkien likely returns Pauline Bayne's artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham to GA&U and asks for her address.
21 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2711
Ronald Eames replies to #Letter120 with Pauline Baynes address. He is pleased by Tolkien's response to the artwork. He says that they can delay a d...
8 April 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2712
Ronald Eames sends two sets of galley proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham to Tolkien along with the typescript. He asks him to return the printers copy with c...
25 April 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2714
Ronald Eames sends a coloured illustration to Tolkien, the first of two intended for Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes has said she can change the col...
4 May 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2718
Writing to Ronald Eames, Tolkien remarks on the timing of Farmer Giles of Ham "come to the boil" at his busiest time of the year for a profess...
11 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2719
In reply to #TCGLetter2718, Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return on the galley-proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham. He will send Tolkien a paste-up of w...
19 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2723
Ronald Eames following up his letter from the 11th May, writes to Tolkien including the paste-ups he promised. He asks that Tolkien return them as soon ...
27 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2724
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the original artwork, intended as the frontispiece for Farmer Giles of Ham. He asks for comment and its return as soon as pos...
1 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2725
Tolkien returns the paste-ups to GA&U and notes that he will return the illustration for the frontispiece under a separate cover. He believes that the i...
2 June 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2726
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the return of the paste-ups and illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham.
4 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#134
Tolkien replies stating he is very pleased at the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says that after seeing the images, his friends, "very j...
16 June 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2727
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the designs for the dust-jacket of Farmer Giles of Ham with some sketches that might serve in its place if he is not happy wi...
18 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2728
In reply to #TCGLetter2727, Tolkien says that he has not had time to review the sketches, but he does not feel that the dust-jacket can be improved upon...
27 June 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2729
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien. He encloses two sets of page proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham with corrected galley proofs. Eames notes that if Tolkien can...
9 July 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2730
After returning from Ireland on 5 July, Tolkien looks over the page proofs and returns them to GA&U with apologies for his delay. He remarks that the Ki...
12 July 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2731
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of the corrected proofs for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says it had occurred to GA&U that the passages in italics...
13 July 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Allen & Unwin Ltd.
#273
Carpenter #121
Tolkien discusses the progress of Farmer Giles of Ham and hints that the final draft of The Lord of the Rings was nearly finished. Once that is complete...
16 July 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2732
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for approval of the dust-jacket for Farmer Giles of Ham. GA&U agree with the suggested change to biographical details, see #...
13 September 1949
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2735
Stanley Unwin sends Tolkien an advance copy of Farmer Giles of Ham and a cheque for £25/0/0 which was due to him on publication of the book.
30 October 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Cyril Hackett Wilkinson
#2213
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
12 November 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss R.W. How
#135
Tolkien notes the progress with having two large books, one being The Lord of the Rings, published. It has been accepted and is almost finished. Hammond...
Early December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#2739
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. He offers his approval of the design of Farmer Giles of Ham, praising Pauline Baynes. He also sends his best wishes to ...
18 December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. Naomi Mitchison
#136
Carpenter #122
A two page letter (single 5.5 x 7 inch sheet, both sides) in response to Mrs. Mitchison's praise of Farmer Giles of Ham. Tolkien mentions that FG w...
20 December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#1162
Carpenter #122a
Tolkien writes to Baynes making mention that Lewis had been in touch and wishes her a Happy Christmas. She (Baynes) is illustrating Lewis's Lion, W...
1950
5 February 1950
J.R.R. Tolkien to Milton Waldman
#275
Carpenter #123
Tolkien had "dumped" the manuscript of The Lord of the Rings on Milton Waldman just as he was going on holiday, and Tolkien felt bad burdening...
24 February 1950
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#276
Carpenter #124
Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin, mentioning various topics but chief among them is The Lord of the Rings. Stranded without a publisher, and the work now...
6 March 1950
Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2748
Stanley Unwin replies to #Letter124. He says that publishing The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings together would be very difficult. He asks if the...
10 March 1950
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
#277
Carpenter #125
Tolkien compares his two great stories the War of the Ring and the War of the Jewels and remarks on the Farmer Giles sales figures.
10 March 1950
J.R.R. Tolkien to Milton Waldman
#293
Carpenter #126
Unwin wants to break up Tolkien's "monstrous Saga", and Tolkien hopes Unwin will let the project go, so Tolkien can publish The Lord of t...
15 September 1950
Jean Poindexter Colby to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2801
Jean Poindexter Colby, children's books editor at Houghton Mifflin Company, writes to Tolkien. She has included twelve copies of the US edition of ...
19 October 1950
George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2808
GA&U send Tolkien ten copies of the new US edition of Farmer Giles of Ham, published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
1956
22 November 1956
J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss Stanley-Smith
#280
Tolkien replies to Miss Stanley-Smith of the Deddington Library and confirms he can attend and give a speech at the opening of the new library. He follo...
1957
9 June 1957
J.R.R. Tolkien to William Ready
#322
Tolkien apologises for not replying earlier. He has been overworked, noting that he has not the aid of an assistant in his role. He would be delighted t...
1961
1961
George Allen & Unwin to Thomas Nelson & Sons Publishers
#1728
A series of letters found at the University of Reading GA&U archives. Consisting of 28 items. Among the subjects of these letters concerns the export of...
28 December 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#490
Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes about Farmer Giles of Ham translations.
1963
12 February 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Elliot-Howard
#501
Mr. Elliot-Howard had written to Tolkien telling him of his adventures travelling around the world with his copy of The Lord of the Rings.
1964
17 January 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Master Clements* (see note)
#541
Tolkien thanks 'Master' Clements for his appreciation of The Hobbit and suggests that "the other books I have written which you might enj...
31 July 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Elizabeth "Lisa" Gell-Mann
#2115
Tolkien is pleased that 'Lisa' likes his books and makes some suggestions for further reading. Namely Farmer Giles of Ham and The Adventures o...
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