Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Nan C. Scott Tolkien suggests some days when the Scotts might visit him, as they are currently in London.

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Nan C. Scott.

Tolkien suggests some days when the Scotts might visit him, as they are currently in London.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin Christopher Tolkien had re-drawn Tolkien's draft-map of the area of Gondor and Rohan.

#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.

Christopher Tolkien had re-drawn Tolkien's draft-map of the area of Gondor and Rohan.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr Boatwright Tolkien writes that he is enjoying Mr. Boatwright's gift of the book. Tolkien also mentions that he has received a letter from W.H. Auden, who like...

to it. Tolkien would like to get a copy of the issue himself. (2/2)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr Boatwright Tolkien writes that he is enjoying Mr. Boatwright's gift of the book. Tolkien also mentions that he has received a letter from W.H. Auden, who like...

#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Mr Boatwright.

Tolkien writes that he is enjoying Mr. Boatwright's gift of the book. Tolkien also mentions that he has received a letter from W.H. Auden, who liked the issue of Shenandoah dedicated to him for his birthday, and Tolkien's contribution (1/2)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to H . Cotton Minchin As with Tolkien's draft of this letter, this letter opens with Tolkien's ackowledgment of Minchin's suggestions and his note that he is n...

He calls the Synopsis a nuisance and does not see the value in them and explains that the only seperation intended was the 6 books within a single volume. He then concludes with some matters on names, his own origins, and gives a commentary of Cotton. (7/7)

volume. He is astonished by The Lord of the Rings success, as is the publisher. It is selling very well, inspite of the costs. Tolkien is very pelase that Minchin has welcomes the volumes, noting that they cost around £4,000 to produce and that has to be repaid before he sees any profits. (6/7)

asking for. Geological, Elvish grammah, musical notations, archeology. Others want information on political and historical matters, on ceramics, botony, and on. Tolkien says though that his wish is to conclude the matter of his Silmarillion. He says that it will result in a very large (5/7)

months on some facsimile images of the 'Book of Mazarbul', which modern readers will not look at when reading their copies, but time and costs prevented the inclusion of them, along with much of his material on Elvish languages. Tolkien then notes the various informations that readers are (4/7)

would have been largely about linquistics. Tolkien describes himself as a philologist, and sometime calligrapher. An index of Elvish names was intended to be produced, noting that his 'specialist' volume would have been largely about linquistics. He goes on to mention that he worked for (3/7)

reduces the mention of maps and simply asks Minchin to send notes on "faults, inconsistencies, or omissions, in maps or text." Tolkien describes himself as a philologist, and sometime calligrapher. An index of Elvish names was intended to be produced, noting that his 'specialist' volume (2/7)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to H . Cotton Minchin As with Tolkien's draft of this letter, this letter opens with Tolkien's ackowledgment of Minchin's suggestions and his note that he is n...

#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to H [Humphrey]. Cotton Minchin.

As with Tolkien's draft of this letter, this letter opens with Tolkien's ackowledgment of Minchin's suggestions and his note that he is now more than ever under enormous pressure to finish long promised volumes. He (1/7)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Clyde S. Kilby Tolkien writes to Kilby and mentions the book A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis. He says that it reminded him of good things spread throughout L...

the Wade. (3/3)

context. He briefly mentions personal matters and goes on to discuss his manuscripts that Wheaton College have offered to buy from him. He is advised to not sell them at present. He concludes that the latest UK budget has made his financial position more difficult. The letter is held at (2/3)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Clyde S. Kilby Tolkien writes to Kilby and mentions the book A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis. He says that it reminded him of good things spread throughout L...

#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Clyde S. Kilby.

Tolkien writes to Kilby and mentions the book A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis. He says that it reminded him of good things spread throughout Lewis's work, but that often his work is lost on people as they are taken out of (1/3)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin Relations between Tolkien and Allen & Unwin had begun to become strained as Tolkien felt that A&U were not open to publishing his work as he would have ...

on the matter. Tolkien also talks about his failing health and dental issues that caused a delay in sending this letter. (5/5)

not impressed with this suggestion. Tolkien believes that Sir Stanley agrees with his son and that they have no intention to publish the texts as Tolkien wants, and suggests that Rayner's comments were included for him to read. He will wait to hear from Sir Stanley before saying any more (4/5)

Sir Stanley Unwin had included a portion of a letter from his son Rayner on the matter with his own letter to Tolkien, possibly in error, or purposely for Tolkien to read. In it Rayner had suggested an edited Lord of the Rings including some history taken from his Silmarillion. Tolkien is (3/5)

Collins Publishing Company. Tolkien had written a strongly worded letter in reply to an earlier letter from Sir Stanley, that remained a draft and sent this letter in its place, still opening with a strong demand, to his proposal, a yes or no, and to his proposals made, not imagined ones. (2/5)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin Relations between Tolkien and Allen & Unwin had begun to become strained as Tolkien felt that A&U were not open to publishing his work as he would have ...

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.

Relations between Tolkien and Allen & Unwin had begun to become strained as Tolkien felt that A&U were not open to publishing his work as he would have liked, and during this period Tolkien was introduced to Milton Waldman of the (1/5)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Tom Shippey Tolkien replies to Tom remarking on his paper 'The Author as Philologist'.

#OnThisDay in 1970, #Tolkien writes to Tom Shippey.

Tolkien replies to Tom remarking on his paper 'The Author as Philologist'.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs Earle Tolkien writes about the inspirations behind The Lord of the Rings and gives a brief history of the name "Tolkien." and instructions on pronun...

#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Mrs Earle.

Tolkien writes about the inspirations behind The Lord of the Rings and gives a brief history of the name "Tolkien." and instructions on pronunciation, Tolkeen.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to M. Wilson Tolkien responded to Mrs. Wilson stating that The Lord of the Rings should really be read by adults, as it was not a work aimed at children.

#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to M. Wilson.

Tolkien responded to Mrs. Wilson stating that The Lord of the Rings should really be read by adults, as it was not a work aimed at children.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Colin Smythe Tolkien does not think there will be any difficulty in publishing one of his poems, and offers two that were recently printed in Winter's Tales for...

#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Colin Smythe.

Tolkien does not think there will be any difficulty in publishing one of his poems, and offers two that were recently printed in Winter's Tales for Children.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Haywood In reply to a letter from a boy who had read The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien says he is pleased that his work is bringing enjoyment to readers. He says t...

#OnThisDay in 1957, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Haywood.

In reply to a letter from a boy who had read The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien says he is pleased that his work is bringing enjoyment to readers. He says that The Silmarillion gives backstory and history to The Lord of the Rings.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Bretherton Tolkien writes to Bretherton and is unable to see him before Easter. He sends a signature for The Road Goes Ever On and wonders if it will be mentioned ...

#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Bretherton.

Tolkien writes to Bretherton and is unable to see him before Easter. He sends a signature for The Road Goes Ever On and wonders if it will be mentioned in The Tablet.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Hugh Brogan 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...

in publishing due to difficulties in writing the final chapters and a shortage of paper. Another short work, Farmer Giles of Ham, has been completed and is expected to be published soon. (2/2)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Hugh Brogan 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...

#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan.

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 the Rings, providing details about the Necromancer and the mines of Moria. He explains the delay (1/2)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Wiseman No information known.

#OnThisDay in 1915, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Wiseman.

No information known.

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien Tolkien shares his commitment to completing The Lord of the Rings, expressing the challenges of re-reading and researching while working on the adventur...

for the presence of their former typist and critic. (2/2)

Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien Tolkien shares his commitment to completing The Lord of the Rings, expressing the challenges of re-reading and researching while working on the adventur...

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.

Tolkien shares his commitment to completing The Lord of the Rings, expressing the challenges of re-reading and researching while working on the adventures of Sam and Frodo, acknowledging the effort involved and expressing a wish (1/2)