Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. In response to Belinda's letter, Colebrooke has inquired from Sir Benjamin and from Dr Fleming who both think that Worthing is not objectionable for winter quarters. He suggests they rent by the week in case the place does become damp and they wish to leave. He suggests they move towards the end of the month and if Worthing is found unsuitable to try Brighton. He is pleased with her reports and has no objection to Edward taking a ride in a donkey cart at times. Colebrooke has inquired for Belinda's Album which is not yet ready. When it is he will dispatch with the Book of beetles. Master Cox is working to resolve the issue of guardianship. Handwritten, dated 12 November 1819.
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. He writes that the new Walter Scott novel will be out on the 23rd and he will get a copy to forward to her. She will be grieved to learn that Hobhouse, whose productions Belinda is reading and whose parents she knows, is to go to Newgate for libel of the House of Commons (John Cam Hobhouse). Colebrooke will reply to Edward's letter. He finds himself immovable from town as it is the only place that suits. In a postscript he refers to Mr Mackenzie asking Colebrooke to repay money to Mrs Lee for the time in Worthing and writes of arranging accounts. Handwritten, dated 18 December 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 is seriously concerned regarding her news of suffering and will wait with anxiety for the following day's post hoping for a favourable turn. He has business of a pressing nature that keeps him in town and prevents him from coming to Brighton. Handwritten, dated 21 January 1820.
Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He is pleased to hear that Mrs Lee is now in Brighton and convalescing - he hopes there will be no relapse. His new Linnean Club was established yesterday. Her aunt has come to town and is lodged with Lady Lillie in Devonshire Street. His house will be ready whenever their invalid can be moved. Handwritten, dated 2 February 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 to enclose a report of the previous day's proceedings. Colebrooke believes the Master will terminate his task with the appointment of Lord Northampton. She must at all times have an escort and not approach Hampstead unattended. Handwritten, dated 2 August 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 to suggest that Belinda and Harriet stay with his friends out of town for the next 2-3 months until the Chancellor has made his nomination. Handwritten, dated 15 August 1820.