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TCG Letter #1566
From
Christopher Wiseman
To
J.R.R. Tolkien
Date
16 November 1916
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Unknown
Wiseman who is currently serving on HMS Superb https://wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/ships/view.php?pid=2228[1] replies to Tolkien's letter,Citation needed[2] he wishes he could visit but leave for Naval personel is strictly limited and only in special circumstances can they get leave. He notes that if Tolkien is given extended leave, he could meet him in the north where they are currently based.
He asks Tolkien to give him news of Gilson's death, his own news, and where Smith is if he knows. He also notes that he has not had any of Tolkien's poetry in some time.
He asks Tolkien to give him news of Gilson's death, his own news, and where Smith is if he knows. He also notes that he has not had any of Tolkien's poetry in some time.