1936

?Early 1936 (?sometime between January and April)

George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#1805

Tolkien is asked by GA&U if he wishes to working on a revision to John R. Clark Hall's Modern English transaltion of Beowulf and The Fight at Finnesburg...

?Early 1936 (?sometime between January and April)

J.R.R. Tolkien to George Allen & Unwin

#1806

Tolkien replies to the early 1936 letter from GA&U that is is too busy to work on a new Beowulf publication but suggests Elaine Griffiths for the task a...

30 March 1936

C.A. Furth (GA&U) to J.R.R. Tolkien

#1809

C. A. Furth writes to Tolkien on the matter of the Clark-Hall edition of Beowulf. GA&U are keen for Tolkien to edit a new edition, or suggest a likely c...

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

13 August 1937

J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin

#1967

Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien hopes that they can lunch together when he visits London next, most likely in November. He has not as yet had time to ...

17 September 1937

J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth

#1333

Tolkien writes to C.A. Furth of GA&U. He needs five outstanding author's copies and seven copies for giving to a few people who cannot buy a of The Hobb...

1938

29 April 1938

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2148

Tolkien had sent a Cablegram from Houghton Mifflin to him onto GA&U and Stanley Unwin replies that they will that for publicity purposes. He also asks T...

1 June 1938

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#1991

Stanley Unwin writes that Houghton Mifflin (the American publisher) reports having sold approximately 3000 copies of The Hobbit, and will re-announce it...

10 June 1938

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2153

Stanley Unwin writes to Tolkien and notes his regret that Tolkien does not have much time to write. He will write directly to Elaine Griffiths on matter...

29 June 1938

C.A. Furth (GA&U) to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2154

C.A. Furth writes to Tolkien informing him that Elaine Griffiths has asked to be released from her contract to deliver the revised edition of the Clark ...

24 July 1938

J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth

#2155

Tolkien writes to C.A. Furth. He is struggling to suggest anyone who can fulfill the work for GA&U's Clark Hall Beowulf. He in fact now believes that it...

3 August 1938

C.A. Furth to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2157

C.A. Furth replies to Tolkien remarking that he would be happy for Tolkien to work on the Clark Hall Beowulf volume. He suggests a fee payable to Tolkie...

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...

18 October 1938

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2167

Stanley Unwin writes to Tolkien offering his sympathies for his current problems with health and various matters of work. He says that GA&U have written...

1939

4 January 1939

C.L. Wrenn to George Allen & Unwin

#2169

Writing to GA&U, Wrenn notes the chaotic nature of the Clark Hall Beowulf volume and asks for more time to complete the work. He includes the introducti...

6 January 1939

C.A. Furth to C.L. Wrenn

#2170

Replying to Wrenn's letter, C.A. Furth agrees to Wrenn having more time to sort and edit the Clark Hall Beowulf. He asks if it would be cheaper to reset...

7 January 1939

C.L. Wrenn to C.A. Furth

#2171

In reply to Furth's letter questioning whether Tolkien has made progress with the preface for the Clark Hall Beowulf, Wrenn says he will mention this to...

8 September 1939

Phillip Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2181

Writing to Tolkien on the matter of the Clark Hall Beowulf, Philip Unwin asks Tolkien's opinion on the likely demand for the volume in current times (th...

15 September 1939

J.R.R. Tolkien to Phillip Unwin

#1376

 Carpenter #36b

Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but s...

6 October 1939

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2183

W.N. Beard from GA&U's production department writes to Tolkien informing him that C.L. Wrenn has completed his revisions of the Clark Hall Beowulf. Bear...

14 November 1939

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2186

Tolkien has not replied to Beard on the matter of his preface for the Clark Hall Beowulf and Beard reminds Tolkien that a reply is still required.

11 December 1939

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2187

Having still not heard from Tolkien, a month after his last reminder, Beard again writes to Tolkien. He now tells Tolkien that the Clark Hall Beowulf is...

18 December 1939

J.R.R. Tolkien to W.N. Beard

#2189

Tolkien finally replies to W.N. Beard's letters reminding him that his preface for the Clark Hall Beowulf is due. He says that he hopes to have time ove...

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 Beowulf, remarki...

1940

5 February 1940

George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2193

GA&U write to Tolkien, reminding him that the Clark Hall Beowulf is awaiting his preface before going to print.

5 March 1940

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2194

Writing again to Tolkien, Beard reminds him that GA&U are still waiting for his preface for the Clark Hall Beowulf.

27 March 1940

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2195

Stanley Unwin writes to Tolkien. GA&U are still waiting for Tolkien's preface to the Clark Hall Beowulf and Stanley Unwin asks when it will be finished....

2 April 1940

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2196

Stanley Unwin writes again to Tolkien on the matter of the Clark Hall Beowulf. They intend to include the whole of Tolkien's preface as they feel his na...

5 April 1940

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2197

Stanley Unwin writes again on the Clark Hall Beowulf. He says that Tolkien's preface will require 36 pages and if Tolkien agrees, GA&U will begin typese...

6 April 1940

J.R.R. Tolkien to George Allen & Unwin

#2198

Tolkien returns the telegram (provided by Stanley Unwin) confirming his agreement for his preface to the Clark Hall Beowulf to be used, and the renumera...

8 April 1940

George Allen & Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2199

George Allen & Unwin send Tolkien a cheque for his preface for the Clark Hall Beowulf. They remark that he will receive proofs once they are sent from t...

19 April 1940

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2200

W.N. Beard sends the proofs for the Clark Hall Beowulf for his approval and asks that Tolkien returns them as soon as he can.

24 April 1940

J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin

#2202

Writing to Stanley Unwin on the Clark Hall Beowulf, Tolkien returns the proofs, marked with corrections, noting many errors, most notably with the Old E...

25 April 1940

W.N. Beard to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2203

W. N. Beard of GA&U writes to Tolkien assuring him that any corrections to the Clark Hall Beowulf will be handled carefully.

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...

16 December 1942

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2365

Stanley Unwin replies to Tolkien's letter of 7 December remarking that he is looking to see what corrections have been included in the reprint of The Ho...