Letter 179c

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Letter 179c
Recipient	Rayner Unwin
Date	5 January 1956
Subject(s)	The Silmarillion

Letter 179c is a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded edition.

Summary

Tolkien expresses his regret to Rayner Unwin for not having time to work on The Silmarillion due to his busy schedule. He hopes that the academic term will become easier after the initial administrative rush, allowing him more time to focus on his projects. Tolkien acknowledges and thanks Unwin for his previous congratulations on completing The Lord of the Rings and extends his gratitude for Unwin's continued kindness, help, and support, especially during times when there was little external recognition of Tolkien's efforts.