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"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.

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. He has been in Cape Town for three weeks and has visited his properties twice. The conditions are not that favourable but he still hopes to sell at a good price. He hopes to make an excursion for 2-3 weeks and hopes to complete his purposes by mid-summer. He reports of ill accounts of settlers, both those in the eastern part called Albany and those in the north at Clanwilliam. Those in Clanwilliam are dependent on the Government sending rations in order for them to survive. Handwritten, dated 11 January 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 thanks Belinda for her letter, the only one he has received from England and which was waiting for him on his return to Hottentots' Holland after an excursion. He will shortly go to Cape Town to make preparations for embarkation. He thanks Belinda for her report of her time in the convent and also notes that the papers have arrived. The letter continues from Cape Town where he is disappointed to find his notary is confined to bed and therefore Colebrooke is unable to carry out his transactions. Handwritten, dated 12,19 March 1822.

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.