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"Letters from Mr Colebrooke to "Belinda" both before and after her marriage to Sir C Smith", "Also on her marriage from Lady E Compton & Lady Northampton". Photocopies of Correspondence primarily between Henry Thomas Colebrooke and his niece Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke (later Lady Smith).

These letters provide a fascinating insight into the relationship between Henry and Belinda and in so doing provide information on foster care, politics, culture and life in early 19th century Britain.

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 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. 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.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He hopes that Belinda and Harriet will stay with him in London. He could not meet them In York over Easter but could in the summer and escort them to London. Handwritten, dated 1 March 1817.

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 is sorry that they will not be able to visit. He writes concerning a Dr Gardener who would be an able teacher of languages to Belinda and Harriet. His mother, who is currently staying with Colebrooke, sends her love. Handwritten, dated 12 April 1817.

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 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. 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.