Letters of JRRT Question

[febobe]

I don't have my copy of Letters where I can find it (blast) - does anyone happen to know the reference in Letters of JRRT indicating that Tolkien drew the relationship between Frodo and Sam from the WWI British officer and his batman? Wikipedia cites Letters as the resource confirming this, but it doesn't give specifics. I've got a standalone short fic I've just finished and am writing my notes for, and I'd like to provide specific details on this if at all possible.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Thanks,
Febobe :)

Comments

[shirebound]

This is a good research page for that question:

http://johngarth.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/sam-gamgee-and-tolkiens-batmen/

[febobe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very, very much! :D *snugs*