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#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to P. Rorke, S.J..
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
he does not think he'll be able to make it to London in the near future. (2/2)
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#OnThisDay in 1957, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Tolkien says that work is still getting in the way of him spending any time on The Silmarillion. He is having trouble with Professor Wrenn in America, as well as Professor Wilson's retirement. He asks Rayner to come visit him soon, as (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Albert Wieland.
Tolkien sends his signature to Mr Wieland.
#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Cor Blok.
Tolkien writes to Corr Blok about Blok's Exhibition of his paintings and offers to buy two of them, "The Battle of the Hornburg" and "The Dead Marshes".
#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Secretary of the University Court.
Tolkien had been asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, which he accepted.
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#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George mentioning various problems such as health, his fans, and the press.
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
Tolkien writes that Smith of Wootton Major was a very emotional personal story based on his experience of retirement and aging.
#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to The Times.
This letter, co-signed by Tolkien and other members of the Newman Society to the Times, was in support of Cardinal Mindszenty who had been arrested in Hungary.
#OnThisDay in 1913, #Tolkien writes to Edith Bratt.
Writing to Edith, Tolkien says that she is a figure he is waiting for and says he would recognise her even in twilight.
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to C.S. Lewis.
Tolkien and Lewis corresponded about what was being read aloud at an Inklings meeting. This was part of a larger conversation surrounding what they were both working on at the same time. They talked about, among other things, Hugo Dyson.
stating he is happy for them to marketed as "approved" by him. If the publisher has no objections, he will write again tomorrow to confirm. Tolkien then goes on to talk about The Silmarillion, saying it is mostly grim and has no comedy. (2/2)
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#OnThisDay in 1973, #Tolkien writes to Sterling Lanier.
Tolkien writes, thanking Lanier for the book The War for the Lot by Lanier himself. Tolkien says that he found it quite original, and frightening. Tolkien queries how it arrived. Tolkien then mentions marketing for the figures, (1/2)
appointed to a position at the Society of Oxford Home-Students from next term. He hopes that they can finish their work on the Clarke Hall Beowulf before the end of this term. (2/2)
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall.
Tolkien notes that he can keep either 13 or 14 February free. He includes the original drawing of Thror's Map and returns proofs of Mirkwood and Wilderland with notes on defects with them. He says that Elaine Griffiths has been (1/2)
to complete this work by summer. At that point he will be happy to look at the Ancrene Riwle. (3/3)
22.01.2026 20:00 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0before August. He asks for more details on the intended audience, and its proposed length. Even though questions remain, he has been unable to do any further research and further work on Chaucer is required but unless he skips sleep he won't be able to do this, but then commits, however, (2/3)
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#OnThisDay in 1931, #Tolkien writes to Kenneth Sisam.
Tolkien writes to Sisam. He has done as much work on the Clarendon Chaucer as possible during his "shattered vac". He is now to be snowed under with work on external examinations for four universities, and he will have no leisure time (1/3)
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
worth from the classes. Tolkien asks if he would mind if the extras were cancelled. He hopes that John has rid himself of the last of his cold and reminds him to not forget "mummy's cards and letters". (2/2)
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#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to John Tolkien.
Writing to his son John, Tolkien asks about the credits he will take and also that he noted that his German books remained in his trunk after his holiday. He asks John about his drawing and notes that he doesn't see him getting the (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald A. Wollheim.
Tolkien thinks it doesn’t make sense for Ace Books to spend the revenue from The Lord of the Rings sales on an award named after Tolkien, rather than paying Tolkien royalties.
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Miss A. P. Northey.
Tolkien describes what happened to Shadowfax at the end of The Lord of the Rings (he went with Gandalf into the West).
current affairs of the college, 3 fewer professors. Oxford is a tough place to be working at the moment, and Tolkien wishes he could get away. (2/2)
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#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to J.L.N. O'Loughlin.
Tolkien had received a parcel, he thanks O'Loughlin and confirms it arrived safely. Tolkien has been very busy and had flu recently, hence his delayed reply. He writes on the first day of the new term. Tolkien talks about the (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. A. Mountfield.
A typed letter of thanks to Mrs A. Mountfield of Eltham Green School, thanking her for sending the letter by one of her class children which gave him great pleasure. He adds some text with praises for teachers and some (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1936, #Tolkien writes to Mabel Day (Early English Text Society).
Replying to Mabel Day of the EETS, Tolkien thanks her for answering his questions about the EETS' policies on texts and arguing for his view that they should not alter texts. Tolkien will work on the Ancrene (1/2)
