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(109 letters match)

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.
17 February 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Julie Cape
#502


Tolkien writes to Julie Cape thanking her for her letter of appreciation. She has enjoyed The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien hopes that sh...
21 February 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs Gill
#503


Tolkien writes to Mrs Gill, thanking her for her letter. He is pleased she has enjoyed his books. He is amazed that she waited patiently for two years t...
30 May 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Justin Arundale
#2366


A standard reply to Justin, thanking him for his support and mentioning The Silmarillion.
16 October 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael George Tolkien
#624
 Carpenter #249



Tolkien describes his visit to the Hotel Miramar in Bournemouth. Chronology contains a few additional quotes from the letter that do not appear in Carpe...
29th November 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. Gordon R. Naylor
#1690


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...
7 December 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rosalind Ramage
#514


Tolkien discusses rhyme and a poem sent to the professor by the recipient Roalind Ramage, offers much encouragement and includes a poem of his own for R...
11 December 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Howard McCord
#515


Howard McCord was a creative writing professor at Washington State University when he wrote a letter to Tolkien. He compliments Tolkien on The Fellowshi...
18 December 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Jonathan Hepworth
#519


Tolkien replied to a letter from Jonathan thanking for his letter - "and especially for the (horrible) view of Mordor and the destruction of Orodruin. I...
18 December 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Hepworth
#520


Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and ...

1964

18 January 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Justin Arundale
#542


Tolkien replies to Justin Arundale aged ten explaining that the Silmarillion will not be published for some time yet. He closes by asking him to tell hi...
28 February 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to James Heaf
#544


Tolkien answers a question about what Hal saw on the North Moors - Tolkien does not think it was an Entwife, but likely a troll. He also recommends Heaf...
30 May 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr Peel
#2088


Tolkien apologizes for having trouble reading Mr Peel's signature and was pleased that he liked his work. He states that The Silmarillion will not be pu...
6 June 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Sue Parman
#548


Tolkien replies to Sue Parman, who had adapted some of Tolkien's poetry to music and sent him a recording on tape.
July 1964
Joy Hill to Colin Smythe
#357


Tolkien apologizes for not responding sooner, and declines to provide an article for a student newspaper. The typed letter is signed by his secretary, n...
10 July 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. Marcus
#551


In this typed letter with a hand written post script Tolkien discusses the development of The Lord of the Rings saying that Hobbits were not a late addi...
10 July 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Alan White
#552


Tolkien replies thanking Alan White for his "Runes". Included in this typed letter was a signature written in Roman and Tengwar letters. See 'DTS 68 - T...
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 of Tom Bomb...
21st August 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Kurt Festinger
#1304


Tolkien responds to a fan letter, pointing out where the runes in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are translated in those books, and what his initi...
28 August 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to E. Rasdall
#567


Tolkien replies, thanking Mr. E. Rasdall for his interest in his writing and returns the copy of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil to be signed. Tolkien ex...
31 December 1964
Tolkien's Secretary to Ingeborg Korff
#570


This letter was from Tolkien to school children in Germany. Tolkien remarks that he "was particularly interested to know that you have not only read The...

1965

19 January 1965
Tolkien's Secretary to Unknown
#573


An example of brief stock letters that would be sent with Tolkien's written signature to readers who had sent letters to Tolkien. It reads "Thank you ve...
11 February 1965
Edith Tolkien to Sterling Lanier
#587


Edith thanks Sterling Lanier, who had mailed five of his figurines to Professor Tolkien. Tolkien likes some of them, especially the Dwarf.
11 May 1965
Tolkien's Secretary to Agatha Carew Hunt
#588


This letter is dated 11 May 1965 and was originally a stock reply to a letter of appreciation. Tolkien discovers the letter on 4 October, when he adds a...
20 May 1965
Tolkien's Secretary to Mr Eder
#914


Tolkien's secretary replies to fan letter thanking Mr. Eder for his letters and pictures of stained glass windows. He enjoyed seeing them. He also alert...
12 September 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to Dick Plotz
#650
 Carpenter #276



Tolkien writes about The Silmarillion, the Númenórean legends, and his friendship with C.S. Lewis. He discusses the formation of the Tolkien Society o...
20 October 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Wheeler
#703


Tolkien writes about the Ballantine editions of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien says that Ballantine will soon release a revised paperback edition, and t...
28 October 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to P.M. Cowan
#704


Tolkien replies to a young reader who had asked him about the index for The Lord of the Rings saying that the index is not yet published, but is being w...
3 December 1965
Tolkien's Secretary to Ian Lancashire
#705


A 1965 Stock Letter and an apology from Tolkien for not having time for a longer answer.
3 December 1965
Tolkien's Secretary to Joan Snelling
#2268


A 1965 Stock Letter and an apology from Tolkien for not having time for a longer answer.
9 December 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to Christine Jones
#712


Tolkien writing thanking Christine Jones for her interest and says that although he found her comments on the ending interesting: "If I answered all the...
9 December 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to Jane Dixon
#713


Tolkien writes expressing his gratitude for the article that Dixon sent him from the Saturday Review detailing the Ace Books edition of The Lord of the ...
9 December 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to William McCullam
#715


Tolkien writes a letter thanking William McCullam who had included a 'royalty' for The Lord of the Rings. It is assumed McCullam had purchased a copy of...
9 December 1965
J.R.R. Tolkien to Dom Augustine Whitfield
#2307


Tolkien thanks the sender for his letter and is grateful that they liked his work. "I was delighted to hear that my story had so absorbed you" RR. Dom A...

1966

7 January 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Benjamin P. Indick
#656
 Carpenter #283



An example of a stock reply to readers.
7 January 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Roger Shaw
#718


Tolkien writes making mention of the suggestion that The Lord of the Rings landscape is based on Iceland. Tolkien says that he has never been there, tho...
10 January 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Timothy J. Wheeler
#719


Tolkien writes to Timothy Wheeler thanking him for his good wishes. This letter, and others to Wheeler were presented at
12 January 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to David Hicks
#722


Tolkien thanks David Hicks for his birthday greetings and says he is "writing more about the world of The Lord of the Rings", when he has the time. He r...
1 February 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to William E. Ratliff
#2344


Tolkien is pleased that William liked his works - Tree and Leaf, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are mentioned. Tolkien says that libraries in Engl...
12 April 1966
Tolkien's Secretary to Sergeant [James] Ridolfo
#763


Secretarial letter to Sergeant Ridolfo thanking him for his kind words about reading and enjoying Tolkien's books.
27 April 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to A. E. Couchman
#659
 Carpenter #286



The following is one of many short replies that Tolkien wrote at this period of his life to readers who asked questions about his books. Its characteris...
6 May 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr Snapp
#764


Tolkien is pleased that Yale undergraduates like his work.
10 May 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill
#660
 Carpenter #287



Tolkien’s telephone number was still in the Oxford directory, and he was sometimes bothered by calls from ‘fans’. A harsh critique of a particular...
11 May 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Walker
#17


Tolkien replies to a letter from July 1965 where he had been sent a music tape. He is unable to listen to the tape as he does not have a 'recorder' and ...
13 May 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Philip Horowitz
#787


Tolkien thanks Philip Horowitz for his letter. Tolkien was due to leave the following day for some time and regrets that he had no time to answer questi...
1 June 1966
Tolkien's Secretary to Mr [Royston F.] Porthouse
#766


Secretarial letter to Mr Porthouse wirth mention that Tolkien's next book will be The Silmarillion.
29 July 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Max Rouslin
#767


Tolkien offers advice on finding first editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
17 October 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Class II G (of Acocks Green, Primary School)
#770


Tolkien writes about living near the school in his youth. He tells the class that a cheap paperback is available in the US but not currently in the UK. ...
8 December 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Marsh
#472


Tolkien writes to James S. Marsh and sends him three copies of his autograph to stick in his books.
29 December 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to James S. Marsh
#473


Tolkien writes to Mr Marsh about his collaboration with Donald Swann for the book The Road goes ever on and on.
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