Letter 91c

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Letter 91c
Recipient	Christopher Tolkien
Date	10 December 1944
Subject(s)	World War II

Letter 91c is a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded edition.

Summary

In his letter to his son Christopher, Tolkien describes a humorous episode involving his new pole-pruner, a 12-foot tool he used to prune trees, which led to an amusing near-collision while cycling home.

Tolkien also touches on contemporary war news, expressing support for Churchill's stance on Greece and criticizing the violence and misinformation of their opponents. He discusses the potential for post-war migration to the United States, drawing a parallel to his fictional world by comparing the current global situation to Saruman's hypothetical dominance in Middle-earth. Despite the grim outlook, Tolkien finds solace in the enduring British monarchy.