1913

Late? 1913

Rob Gilson to J.R.R. Tolkien

#1116

Rob Gilson writes to Tolkien that Christopher Wiseman isn't happy, and his poor health is preventing him from playing rugby.

1943

19 September 1943

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1387

 Carpenter #49e

Tolkien asks how Christopher has been getting on with flight training, he says that he has been very busy with letters and chores, but did manage to hea...

10 November 1943

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1389

 Carpenter #51b

Tolkien reports that he is tired, but has managed to get things done in his usual “programme”. He notes that he has heard two chapters from Charles ...

15 December 1943

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1390

 Carpenter #53a

Tolkien writes to Christopher after hearing from his brother Michael that Christopher had been unwell again. Tolkien updates him on home life, with Edit...

1944

6 January 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1391

 Carpenter #53b

Tolkien replies to a letter from Christopher, he is glad to hear from him and notes his instructions for his tobacco. He has prayed constantly for his s...

18 January 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#89

 Carpenter #55

Tolkien apologizes to Christopher for the delay in writing and shares details of recent activities, including giving lectures, discussing Cardiff with G...

25 January 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1392

 Carpenter #55a

Tolkien has not written for a week and speaks of his “shame of letting a whole week go”. He has been praying for Christopher constantly though. Tolk...

24 April 1944 (continued 26 April)

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#97

 Carpenter #63

Tolkien had received an airletter from Christopher that morning and he read it while enjoying breakfast in bed. He describes the events of St. George's ...

7 July 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#146

 Carpenter #75

Tolkien opens this letter by mentioning that he is writing this letter using his new "midget type" typewriter cartridges. These could be interchanged an...

6 October 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#172

 Carpenter #83

In a newly published portion of this letter Tolkien remarks on what a wonderful week it has been for letters from Christopher. He hopes that letters fro...

24 November 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#179

 Carpenter #90

Tolkien expresses joy at receiving several letters from Christopher and comments on the amusing account of the Wings ceremony. He appreciates the mentio...

29 November 1944

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#1401

 Carpenter #91a

Tolkien says that he gave two lectures yesterday, which was an “appalling” day of weather but that he had an excellent morning “at the Bird” wit...

1945

30 January 1945

J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien

#221

 Carpenter #96

Tolkien describes some domestic plumbing troubles that prevented him from meeting up with Lewis in the morning, but the eventually managed to make it to...