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TCG Letter #2298
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Michael George Tolkien
Date
7 January 1970
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George soon after the birth of his daughter Catherine in late 1969, delving into the etymology of CathArine ("liturgical form") vs. CathErine ("slovenly form"). Also mentions a damaged cello and travel plans for Edith and Tolkien to Hotel Miramar.
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