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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke in which Colebrooke thanks her for her letter and hopes still to see her and Harriet though they have yet to arrange a suitable escort to England. Colebrooke will be visiting the Marquis of Northampton over Easter and therefore asks any correspondence to be addressed there. He thinks the Sutherlands will visit when he and the girls' grandmother return to Hampstead and supplies their address in Brighton. Handwritten, dated 24 March 1817.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke in which he regrets that Belinda will have heard via Mr Mackenzie that it is necessary for him to contest for the County of Lanark. He says that Mr Mackenzie can show her all the correspondence and she must console herself with the benefits when she comes of age. Colebrooke's mother has returned from Castle Ashby and they expect Mrs Sutherland and Louisa from Brighton this week. Mary Ann goes back to Camberwell. Handwritten, dated 23 April 1817.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He writes to confirm that their plan of coming in the August would suit home very well, especially if Mr Mackenzie can escort them half way to Liverpool, Harrogate or Scarborough. He is glad to find she is in agreement concerning the votes in Lanarkshire and Colebrooke has appraised Lord Alfriston and Lord Archibald Hamilton concerning the matter. In a postscript he informs Belinda that her uncle has agreed to another year's stay in India. Handwritten, dated 26 April 1817.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He has been to Chapell's for a list of the directors of the Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir George Smart is not of their number that year but may still have influence. He will show Belinda the list to see if there are any which they may influence. Colebrooke will go to Hampstead on Wednesday to choose some books. A new history of India has been published by a Mr Mill, a pupil of Jeremiah Bentham. He mentions other books that might be appropriate to send. He writes that he hopes to encroach on the hospitality of their hosts on the Friday. Handwritten, dated 19 October 1818.

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 to send her a Bank Post Bill of £50 for her needs. Her aunt has gone back to Bath. Handwritten. Dated 3 January 1820.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He had not received Belinda's note and therefore was unaware that she was already at Mrs Cockburn's. He understands that Harriet is not strong enough to bear travelling from London to Devonshire. He asks to thanks Mrs Cockburn for her invitation but as yet does not know whether the Youngs are coming to stay with him and therefore cannot make any engagements. Handwritten, dated 5 August 1820.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is on-board ship but detained near Deal because of a lack of wind. Handwritten, postmarked 8-9 October 1821.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He has arrived in Cape Town. He will go to Hibbertots' Holland the next day and then tour some other places after Christmas. He will engage himself in scientific research alongside his 'unpleasant business'. Handwritten, dated 20 December 1821.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He writes to say that he is about to commence his return journey having landed that morning in Leith. Not wishing to go by steamboat he will travel overland and visit the falls of the Clyde. Colebrooke has had a long consultation with Mr McCae and Mr Mackenzie concerning reduction of corn rents. Handwritten, dated 3 September 1822.