The letter in question is in the books, where does it say it was never sent? It was my understanding that what the Numoreans used to make the swords was termed "Lore" by Tolkien. They only appeared magical, much like a telephone would appear magical to people in the middle ages. Things created by skill are termed lore in letter 153.
[ January 15, 2002: Message edited by: Thingol ]
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Yet the lies that Melkor, the mighty and accursed, Morgoth Bauglir, the Power of Terror and of Hate, sowed in the hearts of Elves and Men are a seed that does not die and cannot be destroyed; and ever and anon it sprouts anew, and will bear dark fruit even unto the latest days.
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