Written on the bottom of a letter from Edwin Landseer to Thackeray dated April 25, 1860.
The note is undated and unsigned; the date of writing is the date of Landseer's letter to Thackeray; the note has no salutation but the published letter indicates it is to George Smith.
Part of a collection of letters from William Makepeace Thackeray to George D. Smith. Letters in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection level record for more information.
Forwarding a reply from Landseer to an inquiry by Thackeray as to his availability to contribute to the Cornhill.