#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Jared C. Lobdell. No details of this letter are currently known. It is held at the Marquette archives along with a complete transcript.

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann. Donald Swann had written to Tolkien expressing interest in his poem 'Errantry'. Tolkien replied that was interested in his suggestion but wondered if it might be too long and that he might try to shorten it. He thinks the metre would (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to John Staniforth. Tolkien was delighted to receive a letter from Mr. John Staniforth referring to himself as a "sexagenarian". Tolkien cites his noticing of the songs in The Lord of the Rings and notes that Mr. Richard Hughes also noticed. Tolkien (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. A letter regarding the printed appearance of colours of certain pictures in the Ballantine Tolkien Calendar, the Moria Gate illustration, and not liking his real life events being mixed with in-world events. Excerpts from the letter (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Pamela Chandler. Tolkien thanks Pamela for allowing him to keep the proofs of the photos she took.

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to L.E. Salt. Tolkien is elected a Fellow of Merton College and writes to Salt, Bursar of Pembroke College on that matter. He expresses gratitude to Salt for his kindness. Tolkien will remain as a member of the college and an honorary member of the (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his son Christopher, informing him that the Inklings propose to consider him a permanent member. An extract from the letter appears in The Inklings, p. 205.

#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames. Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1940, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien. Tolkien's son Michael had volunteered in the army, and Tolkien expresses his deep regret about the disruption to his university education due to military service. He sympathizes with the challenges and disruptions caused by such (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1963, #Tolkien writes to Sir Stanley Unwin. Allen & Unwin were to publish a paperback consisting of Tolkien’s lecture ‘On Fairy-stories’ and his short story ‘Leaf by Niggle’. An additional quoted sentence appears in Chronology.

#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Jane Neave. Tolkien writes to his Aunt Jane about publishing Tom Bombadil.

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien. Tolkien thanks Michael for keeping an eye of Christopher. He says that "Chris" will make a mess of things to start, but he will settle in and be of no further trouble to Michael, or himself. He offers encouragement to his second son (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Writing to his son Christopher, Tolkien says how delighted he is to have received his letter, although he doesn't expect them. He, Edith, and Priscilla had been out that day to Abingdon, Culham, Appleford, Wallington, and (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1969, #Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes. Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photocopy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for being slow in reply, and explains that there is illness among the family. In 2015 (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin with regard to his visit of Merton College's estates in Cambridge, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire between 22 and 25 September. In the brief outtake included in the 2023 revised edition of Letters, (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Margaret Carroux. Writing to Margaret Carroux, the German translator of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in the story. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essential to the (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Miss Perry. Tolkien opens this two sided post-note apologising for his delay in replying. He and Edith have both been very ill of late. He had recieved the proof-copy of The Return of the King. He hopes they can meet soon. Tolkien's daughter, (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Martin C. Stone. No details of this letter are known. It is held at the Wade.

#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Ida Gordon. Tolkien offers more condolences about the Gordon family's loss, and talks more about his childhood. He acknowledges receipt of papers relating to Pearl from Ida.

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Naomi Mitchison. Tolkien responds to Mrs. Mitchison's kind letter and her generous and perceptive review of The Lord of the Rings. He discusses the complexity of the work and explains the mythological history behind the story. He delves into the fate (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures. He has drawn a map of the area and marked on water, roads, low land and where Tolkien and Priscilla are staying.

#OnThisDay in 1953, #Tolkien writes to W.N. Beard. Tolkien apologizes for his delay in providing comments on the drawings. He does not think them satisfactory. He says that he should have been more careful when producing the original sketches, but notes he needed better explanation. He (1/4)

#OnThisDay in 1943, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Writing to Christopher, Tolkien remarks that has heard C.S. Lewis reading from his new translation of Aeneid, in rhymed alexandrines.

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to E.V. Gordon. Tolkien sends a copy of his newly published book, The Hobbit, to his friend E. V. Gordon.

#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin. Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Alina Dadlez. Tolkien writes explaining that "I prefer hobitos since it preserves to the eye more relationship to the original word. I do not much mind the h being 'mute'; I am sure many hobbits drop their hs like most rural folk in England." The (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan. Tolkien shares thoughts on the fascination of The Lord of the Rings. The author hopes to include an upcoming note on translation. The letter ends with thanks for the reader's support and a discussion about the book's price and (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Marjorie Incledon. Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.

#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to David Nichol Smith. Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy" (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1939, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin. 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 still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. Tolkien sends in a new version of CH 5 of the Hobbit.

#OnThisDay in 1943, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien has organized the next R.N.-R.A.F. course, he will have around 40 cadets and has to attend the Passing Out Parade of the R.N. tomorrow. He is also invited to the Squadron Smoking Concert in the evening, but he may miss (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Rose MacNamara. Tolkien sends his congratulations to Rose, who has become a nun. He mentions that his son Father John has said a Mass for Rose's father.

#OnThisDay in 1959, #Tolkien writes to Allen & Unwin. Tolkien writes about the Polish translation of The Lord of the Rings. A slightly different quotation from the letter is given in Chronology from that reproduced in Letters. The original letter is held in the Tolkien-George Allen & (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Houghton Mifflin. Tolkien is not happy with the design of HMCo's Tree and Leaf.

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Rector of the University of Liège. A continuation of a letter dated 29 January that same year about Tolkien's honorary doctorate. He also confirms he will gladly accept the invitation to the luncheon after the ceremony. Tolkien regrets that Edith, (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. Souch. Tolkien answers a letter discussing among other things the delay in the last volume of The Lord of the Rings. He hopes the final volume is close to publication. The Return of the King finally appeared in print the following month. An (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1957, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. Tolkien expresses dissatisfaction with the current script for the proposed film version of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien describes the ending as "badly muffed". This letter is held at the 'Tolkien–George Allen & Unwin archive, HarperCollins'.

#OnThisDay in 1957, #Tolkien writes to Forrest J. Ackerman. Tolkien writes a letter to Forrest J. Ackerman but it will never be sent.

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan. Writing to Hugh Brogan, Tolkien notes that he does not know what is happening with The Lord of the Rings which he had hoped would be published this year. He says that negotiations are still ongoing. He continues that he typed the story (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1953, #Tolkien writes to P.H. Newby. The BBC had expressed a desire to split Sir Gawain into six episodes but Tolkien does not think he can improve the divisions further. But after considering the matter further he believes five divisions with the longest part (third part) (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1924, #Tolkien writes to Jöran Sahlgren. Tolkien writes to Jöran Sahlgren thanking him for his book Nordiska Ortnamn (Nordic Place Names).

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Basil Blackwell. Tolkien replies immediately to #TCGLetter2414 in relation to his translation of Pearl. He does not feel taken advantage of and remarks on the introduction.

#OnThisDay in 1953, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. Tolkien writes, reminding Rayner that he will be in London the following day, he hopes Rayner will have time to lunch with him. He will arrive at Museum Street before noon and will bring with him the copy for press of the second volume (1/4)

#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to George Lewis Hersh. Letter concerns various points in The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann. Tolkien replies to Donald Swann to wish him well for his and Flanders' tour of the U.S. and give shim an update on his and Edith's health. He explains they both hav arthiritis but they hope to go ahead with their cruise during September (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to E. Rasdall. 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 explains that he likes to reply to letters of appreciation personally but the letter had (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Paula Coston (née Iley). Tolkien wrote to a young family friend, containing a long discussion about composing verse. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings were about to be published in the US in paperback in response to the pirated ACE paperback. (1/3)

#OnThisDay in 1973, #Tolkien writes to Glyn Daniel. Tolkien writes a letter of thanks for dinner with Professor Glyn Daniel in Cambridge. He also looks forward to the next Ad Eundem, an inter-varsity dining club.

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to The Secretary, Students Department, British Council. This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035