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Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich in which Colebrooke is pleased that Wallich has now recovered from illness. He reports that the Nepal seeds have arrived and he has distributed them. He will get Mr Richardson to send further publications that Wallich has requested. He writes about Wallich's additions to Flora and other Supplementary papers that he has sent to Colebrooke. Colebrooke has circulated these to other botanists. Handwritten, dated 14 June 1823, received 6 October 1823.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich from Cape of Good Hope. Colebrooke has been more concerned with matters to do with his landed property than with botanical matters but has gathered some geological specimens. He requests that Wallich send seeds to the Cape to James Gosling, that he thinks might be profitable for the region. Handwritten, dated 12 March 1822.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich concerning publications that Colebrooke will forward to Wallich. He reiterates his request to send specimens direct to the Geological Society because of the cost incurred at the Custom House. Handwritten, dated 12 March 1821, received 30 August 1821.

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.