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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.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Lady Smith (nee Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke) in which Colebrooke asks that she thank Mrs Smith for her kindness in inviting the boys but they are rather shy and their studies would be too interrupted if they were to take up the kind offer to visit. He is sorry to here that Belinda might not be able to get a Philharmonic subscription and writes also of books in which she may be interested. Handwritten, dated 13 December 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.

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.

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. 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 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 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.