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

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 to enclose a report of the previous day's proceedings. Colebrooke believes the Master will terminate his task with the appointment of Lord Northampton. She must at all times have an escort and not approach Hampstead unattended. Handwritten, dated 2 August 1820.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is pleased to hear that Mrs Lee is now in Brighton and convalescing - he hopes there will be no relapse. His new Linnean Club was established yesterday. Her aunt has come to town and is lodged with Lady Lillie in Devonshire Street. His house will be ready whenever their invalid can be moved. Handwritten, dated 2 February 1820.

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 is seriously concerned regarding her news of suffering and will wait with anxiety for the following day's post hoping for a favourable turn. He has business of a pressing nature that keeps him in town and prevents him from coming to Brighton. Handwritten, dated 21 January 1820.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is journeying to Edinburgh via the Lakes and some sights in Scotland and hence cannot give a firm date when he will reach Edinburgh. He hopes it will not be long until he visits Belinda. He sends regards to Mrs Lee (foster mother) and Belinda's sister, Harriet. Handwritten, dated 22 August 1816.

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 advises that Belinda and Harriet do not travel abroad while they are still waiting to hear from the Lord President concerning their custody. He hopes the Lord President will agree to them quitting Scotland and coming to reside with Colebrooke. He has not looked to take on the role of guardianship because of outstanding issues concerning family property. He considers that foreign education, though cheap, is not suitable for English women. Handwritten, dated 23 January 1817.