On October 25, 1958, J.R.R. Tolkien penned one of his many post-Lord of the Rings letters to readers; one specifically to Deborah Webster, which responded to her question of facts about Professor Tolkien. Letter 213 reads:
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food …