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TCG Letter #971
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Donald Swann
Date
29 August 1966
Type
Typed Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
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 and early October.
He suggests that they alter a song to not clash with Flanders' 'Sloth', and gives the suggestion of replacing 'dragonfly' with 'butterfly'
He remarks on his hope that the Swann's can visit when his tour of America is finished.
A photocopy of this letter is held at the Wade.
He suggests that they alter a song to not clash with Flanders' 'Sloth', and gives the suggestion of replacing 'dragonfly' with 'butterfly'
He remarks on his hope that the Swann's can visit when his tour of America is finished.
A photocopy of this letter is held at the Wade.
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2002