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"Extracts of three letters from Mr. H. Colebrooke to Dr. W. Carey". These concern the appointment of Dr Wallich at the Botanic Gardens and are dated 6th January, 13 January and 26 January, 1817. At first Colebrooke would not recommend Wallich because he thought another eminent botanist had been appointed but on discovering that this botanist had no wish to travel to India, Colebrooke and Dr Fleming petitioned the Court of Directors, East India Company, with the support of Sir Joseph Banks, for Wallich to be appointed to the role. Handwritten, copied by unknown hand.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He hopes that he is now over halfway through his time away. He has found conditions in the Colony worse than expected. He is making arrangements concerning his property which he hopes will make a small amount of money or at least stop the drain. Colebrooke finds the heat irksome and unfavourable to research. Handwritten, dated 10 February 1822.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. In response to Belinda's letter, Colebrooke has inquired from Sir Benjamin and from Dr Fleming who both think that Worthing is not objectionable for winter quarters. He suggests they rent by the week in case the place does become damp and they wish to leave. He suggests they move towards the end of the month and if Worthing is found unsuitable to try Brighton. He is pleased with her reports and has no objection to Edward taking a ride in a donkey cart at times. Colebrooke has inquired for Belinda's Album which is not yet ready. When it is he will dispatch with the Book of beetles. Master Cox is working to resolve the issue of guardianship. Handwritten, dated 12 November 1819.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He writes that the new Walter Scott novel will be out on the 23rd and he will get a copy to forward to her. She will be grieved to learn that Hobhouse, whose productions Belinda is reading and whose parents she knows, is to go to Newgate for libel of the House of Commons (John Cam Hobhouse). Colebrooke will reply to Edward's letter. He finds himself immovable from town as it is the only place that suits. In a postscript he refers to Mr Mackenzie asking Colebrooke to repay money to Mrs Lee for the time in Worthing and writes of arranging accounts. Handwritten, dated 18 December 1819.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is on board boat a few miles off Madeira where they will stop to take on water. He hopes that it will take 9 weeks from Madeira to the Cape and therefore should reach there in the middle of December. He is engaged with German Studies whilst on board and encourages her to continue with her studies too. He finishes the letter as they are entering the harbour at Madeira. Handwritten, dated 18-19 October, 1821.