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TCG Letter #440
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Dorothy Wood
Date
31 December 1969
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Unknown
Tolkien wrote a letter to his cousin Dorothy (Ding) Wood. Among the subjects he discusses is his recent fall. Tolkien makes some mention of his name, family history and his handwriting. He also talks about his new address which has remained secret.
Mrs Dorothy Grace Wood (née Mountain) and Tolkien were cousins. Her mother was Grace Mountain (née Tolkien) and the sister of J.R.R. Tolkien’s father, Arthur. As a child, J.R.R. Tolkien spent several holidays with his paternal aunt in Northumberland. In later life Tolkien and “Ding” (as she was called by close relatives) renewed their friendship.
Quotes from this and other letters to Dorothy were published in Sotheby's English Literature, History, Children's Books, Illustrations and Photographs 8 July 2004.
Mrs Dorothy Grace Wood (née Mountain) and Tolkien were cousins. Her mother was Grace Mountain (née Tolkien) and the sister of J.R.R. Tolkien’s father, Arthur. As a child, J.R.R. Tolkien spent several holidays with his paternal aunt in Northumberland. In later life Tolkien and “Ding” (as she was called by close relatives) renewed their friendship.
Quotes from this and other letters to Dorothy were published in Sotheby's English Literature, History, Children's Books, Illustrations and Photographs 8 July 2004.
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