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Identifying more with his Suffield heritage than his Tolkien name, Tolkien expresses a deep connection to Worcestershire, considering it "home"...
Tolkien writes to wish Michael a happy birthday for tomorrow. He is busy with work but offers his prayers and love to his son. He also mentions the arri...
Tolkien responds to a reviewer's questions about The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien discusses that the story is meant to be enjoyed as a fairy tale. He...
Tolkien responds to questions, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind various elements in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien concludes by emphasizing...
Tolkien's secretary, Elizabeth Lumsden, writes to Rayner Unwin at Tolkien's request to ask if he knows the editor of Time and Tide. Tolkien ha...
After #TCGLetter2603, Tolkien's secretary informs Tolkien of the letter to Rayner Unwin and remarks that she has typed half of the MS of "Moto...
Tolkien sends the manuscript of his short story, The Bovadium Fragments to Christopher to read. He includes a note about its inspirations and the genera...
Tolkien's secretary again writes to him on the matter of The Bovadium Fragments. Rayner knows the editor has said that Tolkien can use his name. El...
Tolkien describes the changes to the town of Oxford since he has been living there. He says that many of the changes are not for the better, noise, cong...
Tolkien writes about his lecture English and Welsh and about Leaf by Niggle.
Rayner Unwin writes to Tolkien. He believes that Tolkien should submit The Bovadium Fragments to the Oxford Magazine for publication.
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Guide to Tolkien's Letters
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(13 letters match)1941
18 March 1941
J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Tolkien
#59
Carpenter #44
Identifying more with his Suffield heritage than his Tolkien name, Tolkien expresses a deep connection to Worcestershire, considering it "home"...
1952
21 October 1952
J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Tolkien
#1418
Carpenter #134a
Tolkien writes to wish Michael a happy birthday for tomorrow. He is busy with work but offers his prayers and love to his son. He also mentions the arri...
1955
?December 1955
J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Straight
#530
Carpenter #181
Tolkien responds to a reviewer's questions about The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien discusses that the story is meant to be enjoyed as a fairy tale. He...
1958
14 October 1958
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rhona Beare
#400
Carpenter #211
Tolkien responds to questions, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind various elements in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien concludes by emphasizing...
1960
25 October 1960
Elizabeth Lumsden to Rayner Unwin
#2603
Tolkien's secretary, Elizabeth Lumsden, writes to Rayner Unwin at Tolkien's request to ask if he knows the editor of Time and Tide. Tolkien ha...
25 October 1960
Elizabeth Lumsden to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2604
After #TCGLetter2603, Tolkien's secretary informs Tolkien of the letter to Rayner Unwin and remarks that she has typed half of the MS of "Moto...
c. late 1960*
J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
#2608
Tolkien sends the manuscript of his short story, The Bovadium Fragments to Christopher to read. He includes a note about its inspirations and the genera...
28 October 1960
Elizabeth Lumsden to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2605
Tolkien's secretary again writes to him on the matter of The Bovadium Fragments. Rayner knows the editor has said that Tolkien can use his name. El...
1961
Not dated (November 1961)
J.R.R. Tolkien to Joan Anne Tolkien
#1469
Carpenter #231a
Tolkien describes the changes to the town of Oxford since he has been living there. He says that many of the changes are not for the better, noise, cong...
1962
8-9 September 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Jane Neave
#616
Carpenter #241
Tolkien writes about his lecture English and Welsh and about Leaf by Niggle.
1966
25 August 1966
Rayner Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2606
Rayner Unwin writes to Tolkien. He believes that Tolkien should submit The Bovadium Fragments to the Oxford Magazine for publication.
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