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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich concerning how the terms for distribution of plants and seeds is nearly agreed and that Colebrooke reports Wallich's friends are eager to receive their share. Colebrooke is petitioning for Wallich to have an assistant. Colebrooke is pleased that Wallich is pursuing introducing plantations of Sipos timber. In a postscript Colebrooke promises to send an account with Richardson's bill but meantime could Wallich return the first account as Colebrooke has mislaid his copy. Handwritten, dated 10 January 1824, received 19 May, 1824.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich regarding providing an annual supply of seeds for his plantations in the Cape. He lists varieties that he would particularly like Wallich to send and asks that they be directed to James Gosling Esq., at the Cape of Good Hope. Handwritten from Cape Town, dated 10 April 1822.

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 communicated her instructions to Bozer and Jacob and will have the books she has requested. His boys have now left and he has resumed his never-at-home lifestyle. He writes of business matters in Scotland and that his brother's baby's health is much improved after having mumps. Handwritten, dated 29 January 1824.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke). He writes of arrangements made concerning her visitors and explains in detail why he cannot join them. Handwritten, dated 29 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.