Collection of autograph letters signed : London, Paris, etc., primarily to Jane Brookfield, 1848-1851.

Collection contains 67 letters written by Thackeray to the literary hostess Jane Brookfield; 4 letters to Jane and William Brookfield; and 16 letters to William Brookfield. Collection also contains 7 letters from Jane Brookfield to Thackeray and one sketch by Thackeray. Twelve letters are accompanied by envelopes, and there are three additional envelopes that have not been matched to a letter. Letters are very personal, and concern Thackeray's writing, travels and feelings for Jane Brookfield. Some letters reference struggles with his "blue devils" and a few are illustrated with sketches. Items in the collection have been described individually in 95 separate catalog records; see related records for more information.