Letters 
TCG Letter #977 / Carpenter Letter #295a
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Donald Swann
Date
12 April 1967
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
Writing to Donald Swann on the matter of their book, The Road Goes Ever On, Tolkien provides much on the contents of the book, noting that the commentaries are not suited for reproduction as they stand, that they are a commentary for Swann rather than for any finished publication.
Tolkien mentions that phonetic instructions are no use in the USA as they would be confusing.
A copy of this letter is held at the Wade Center.
Tolkien mentions that phonetic instructions are no use in the USA as they would be confusing.
A copy of this letter is held at the Wade Center.
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