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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke in which he writes that it would not be right for him to officiate with Sir Edward and that Belinda should reply that Sir Edward should take office as a matter of course. In a postscript he adds that Edward will arrive on Saturday between 5 & 6 and asks at what time will she be in town on Sunday. Handwritten, undated.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes concerning a property at Stepney that he feels should be the possession of Belinda and Sir Charles Smith. He has several letters in his possession waiting for her. In a postscript he writes of his delight that he might see her the following week. Handwritten, dated 3 December 1823.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He has received her letters and will forward the one to Emma. William wrote that they would leave the Cape that month but Colebrooke thinks there may be further business to detain them. He has appraised Mr Traill and his brother concerning payments. He writes that Lady C's baby continues to ail and therefore they have gone to Hastings for a change of air. His postscript recommends books to Belinda. Handwritten, dated 27 January 1824.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes that the young folk cannot resist the invitation of Belinda and Mrs Smith and will go on Tuesday after attending the pantomime on Monday but his own arrangements come too close together to make himself one of the party. He finishes by reminding that Sir George Madden will expect his quarter rent without asking for it. Handwritten, dated 27 December 1823.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes that he is not surprised by the matters of which she had written and that Mr Lawford had been right in his advice. Colebrooke is going to ask Mr Young whether he will undertake the commission for tea and coffee. The boys are well and they promise to write. Handwritten, dated 24 December 1823.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes that Mt Traill is now in town and Belinda may wish to pay his compensation (the same as to Mr Sutherland). He also hopes that Sir Charles and Belinda could pay his own balance too and that they should probably compensate Sir Edward at the same time. The transfer of the Regent's Canal has come to hand but awaits Sir Charles' signature which needs to be at the front and not at the back of the document. Colebrooke writes of the boys travel plans and asks if she will come to Colebrooke House as he has heard she is thinking of having the painters at Sutton. Handwritten, dated 23 January 1824.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke) in which Colebrooke asks that she thank Mrs Smith for her kindness in inviting the boys but they are rather shy and their studies would be too interrupted if they were to take up the kind offer to visit. He is sorry to here that Belinda might not be able to get a Philharmonic subscription and writes also of books in which she may be interested. Handwritten, dated 13 December 1823.