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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is still awaiting a good wind and is now off Beachy Head. He is applying himself to German Studies. Handwritten, postmarked [13] October 1821.

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.

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 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. 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 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 in which he gives advice on her corresponding with Sir Edward. Handwritten, dated 1822.

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.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke to say "may blessings attend the projected union". He hopes the letter will reach her in Paris. Handwritten, dated 10 July 1823.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes that he is glad to hear they have arrived safely despite the accident on the way. Mr Wilkin has brought Sir Charles' picture which is a good likeness but too large a scale. He is not surprised to hear of her tiring of Tunbridge Wells - though the neighbourhood is beautiful there is nothing else attractive. His boys have all scattered in their various directions. Colebrooke has arranged with Alexander Johnston and [Schligil] for John and his fellow pupil to go in the Spring. He asks to be remembered to Sir Charles who he now considers as another son as she is a daughter to him. Handwritten, dated 1 November 1823.