W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th September 1846
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Reports on the fund for Cathedral and on affairs of the College. Departure of Sir George and Lady Gipps for England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th September 1846
Reports on the fund for Cathedral and on affairs of the College. Departure of Sir George and Lady Gipps for England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 12th October 1846
Expresses his opinion regarding Coleridge's news concerning the foundation of the two Bishoprics by one person. Reports on the college lectures. Reports on the partitioning of the Diocese, the boundaries of the Sees and examines the possibility of him becoming a metropolitan bishop. Writes concerning Allwood's refusal to accept the Archdeaconry of Morpeth and Allwood's desire to devote himself to the work of the college. Reports on the provision for the maintenance of the college. Examines Mr. Newman's "defection" to the Roman Catholic Church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th November 1847
Reports on Mr. Salting, a merchant, and his intention to send his eldest son to Eton College. Gives an account of ecclesiastical matters and the need for more clergy and money.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th July 1848
Expresses dismay that Sconce and another clergyman have joined the Roman Catholic Church and indicates that he deposed them of their orders. Expresses desire to assemble Australian Bishops together. Reports on the affairs of the Bishop of Tasmania.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th January 1849
Acknowledges receipt of Coleridge's report on the proceedings at Canterbury on St. Peter's Day and expresses his feelings on the report and also on a similar report received from George Gilbert. Reports on financial matters including his donation to St. Augustine's College and the financial concerns of St. James College. Recapitulates on Lord Grey's circular letter to the Colonial Governors regarding the precedence of the Roman Catholic prelates. Gives an overview of the internal affairs of the church regarding Rev. Sconce's membership to the Roman Catholic Church and the effect on his church at St. Andrews.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 2nd April 1849
Recapitulates letter No. 1/76 concerning the intention of the Bank of Australia to sue him. Gives a further account of the affair and expresses his fears.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 8th May 1850
Expresses sympathy at hearing of the death of the warden of St. Augustine's College. Reports on monetary matters concerning the church and expresses his political views on the colony. Expresses his opinion on a letter received from the Bishop of New Zealand concerning the Canterbury Settlement. Writes of the death of his wife and his own near fatal illness. Examines his financial affairs and expresses concern over the financial position of his children.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th July 1850
Reports on an article in the Colonial Paper on the question proposed by Mr. Gladstone and Lord Russell's reply regarding the insertion of a clause in the Australia Bill giving the Church of England self-government in the conduct of its affairs in the colonies. Expresses the need for the growth of the church in the colony and concern over the "intolerable (spiritual) wants of this most unmanageable country". Reports on his personal financial situation and needs and the possibility of donating part of his income to the church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 22nd November 1852
Informs Coleridge of his arrival in England and expresses his feelings of seeing England again. Expresses sorrow at hearing of death of Mr. Keates
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 25th January 1853
Expresses vexation over decision of provost and fellows regarding their decision on the Newman's Case. Informs Coleridge of his engagements.