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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He thanks her for her letter and says that he is travelling on to Bath from Salisbury that noon where he will receive her other letters. He hopes that Edward has not had a return of fever and agrees she should not send the Cash until she has Dr Nicholas's notice to receive him. He claims that Edward is much too extravagant and in the postscript writes more about how to handle him. He writes about the difficult situation in Glasgow and suspects it will not be resolved without a sharp contest. Handwritten, dated 23 September 1819.

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. 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. Colebrooke concurs that Belinda should leave Worthing immediately and move to Brighton. He will not press Mr Summer's or Mrs Thomson's invitation as Belinda seems disinclined. He wonders if she will pass the concert season in town; a place could easily be arranged but he needs to know her wishes. He wonders what to do with a cask of oatmeal that has arrived at his house from Leith. Should he send it on to Brighton or keep it for her party's return? Handwritten, dated 29 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 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. He writes that he has been to Harman's and hired a carriage and it will go with post horses to ensure its arrival tomorrow. Because of her continuing relapses it is vital to move Mrs Lee without delay. They will all go to Hampstead where he will meet them. He suggests that Belinda employ an agent to try to let their house for the reminder of their lease. If she needs money she can rely on him. He will have Dr Turner to attend Mrs Lee. Belinda should write to her aunt, Louise, to send her congratulations. Handwritten, dated 4 February 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. Colebrooke reports that he has brought their grandmother to Hampstead where Colebrooke has taken a house to serve as both country and town residence being only 3 miles out of London. He wonders whether Belinda and Harriet might like to pass the summer or winter with them. if they would then he will petition the Lord President for permission. Handwritten, dated 9 June 1816.