More of Letter 211, of which Tar-Elenion alreay quoted a part:
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Ar-Pharazôn, as told in the 'Downfall' or Akallabêth conquered a terrified Sauron's subjects, not Sauron. Sauron's personal surrender was voluntary and cunning: he got free transport to Númenor! He naturally had the One Ring, and so very soon dominated the wills of most Númenoreans. (I do not think Ar-Pharazôn knew anything about the One Ring...)
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So yes, Sauron did have the Ring with him on Numenor.
[ December 18, 2001: Message edited by: Elenhin ]