Letter 53b

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Letter 53b
Recipient	Christopher Tolkien
Date	6 January 1944

Letter 53b is a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded edition.

Background

Christopher had been home on leave during the Christmas holiday period but had had to return on New Year's Day.

Summary

Tolkien expresses his joy at receiving communication from Christopher and sends blessings. He reflects on missing Christopher since January 1st and regrets not spending more time together. Tolkien updates Christopher on meeting with C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Warren "Warnie" Lewis, and shares his thoughts on C.S. Lewis's third novel. He promises a more detailed letter later, as he is currently occupied with many tasks, and asks Christopher to pray for him.