If you are going to say "no they must have souls", but Eru (represented by Tolkien) says "no they don't", then I don't believe Eru need live up to your expectation.
Having said that, I don't think you gave my comment about having Man's soul much thought.
Mithadan,
I just dated both Letter 153 (1954) and section VIII of Myths Transformed(1959). I believe the later thoughts hold more weight.
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