Well, I agree that Tolkien wanted to enhance the stories as the children grew older, he introduced new characters every now and then. And yes, certainly it must have been much easier to write in Ilbereth's handwriting than FC's elaborate, wobbly calligraphy!
But these red and green elves have really not much in common with the elves in Tolkien's legendarium.(let alone with high and lofty Elbereth) They are rather like the
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"diminutive creatures in American Folklore that live with Santa Claus at the North Pole. Christmas elves are often depicted as green or red clad with pointy ears, long noses, and pointy hats. Santa's elves are often said to make the toys in Santa's workshop and take care of his reindeer, among other tasks. They were first introduced by Louisa May Alcott in 1856."
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Tolkien drew them with pointy shoes as well!
Is PB's Goblin Alphabet in this letter the key to the letter from 1932 ? So the children could only decipher it after 4 years ?? Did perhaps Christopher in one of his letters enquire it of FC ? Intriguing! I have to try and see if it makes some sense...if I can spare time.