36 Onslow Sq, S.W. (London), September 27, no year (his home, ca. 1854-62). One sheet folded to make four pages; 7 1/4 x 4 7/16 in. (184 x 113 mm). Autograph letter, signed by Thackeray, to a Lady Elizabeth: "Anny has written to tell you how we have been abroad/and only returned on Tuesday night, When first we heard of/your affliction. You have treated me and mine with such kindness/and friendliness always, that you may be sure that we feel sympathy/at anything that causes you pleasure or grief; and at this sad time/as at all others I am sure you will believe that I am/most sincerely your,/W. M. Thackeray." Creasing from original fold. Lot includes an original pen and ink drawing, initialed "W.M.T." in pencil at bottom right, as well as a carte de visite portrait of Thackeray.