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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich asking for him to supply botanical information in order for him to complete a publication on Indian plants. The letter includes a list of the information that he needs. He also asks for information about certain teak plantations. Handwritten, dated April 1817 from Albany London, with mention of Lord Castlereagh, 4 September in Wallich's hand (Boat on which the letter arrived).

"Letters from Mr Colebrooke to "Belinda" both before and after her marriage to Sir C Smith", "Also on her marriage from Lady E Compton & Lady Northampton". Photocopies of Correspondence primarily between Henry Thomas Colebrooke and his niece Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke (later Lady Smith).

These letters provide a fascinating insight into the relationship between Henry and Belinda and in so doing provide information on foster care, politics, culture and life in early 19th century Britain.