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Requests assistance in the erection of two churches in Sydney. Desires to obtain an order from the Home Government to secure the Church of England's possession of the King's School at Parramatta. Expresses a wish to maintain the parochial schools according to the English National System and is opposed to the proposed introduction of the Irish System. Wishes to obtain the services of more clergymen in the colony and also asks for donations for the payment of clergy. James Macarthur is travelling to England to present a petition to the Houses of Parliament requesting that measures be taken for the good government of the colony.

Thanks Coleridge for securing subscribers in England to support the Church of England in Australia. Outlines the income of Bishops in the colony and the uncertainty of its source other than from government stipend. Purpose of letter is to inform Coleridge of a proposal to use the funds obtained from subscriptions to alleviate the conditions of the clergy. The proposal in using an amount of the subscriptions to purchase property to raise sheep and cattle, the income from which will be used to pay the wages of the clergy and to purchase other estates to be similarly occupied. Expresses wish to use funds to make provision for parochial school masters and for the maintenance of widows and orphans of the clergy.

Expresses delight that the number of English subscribers has grown and discusses intention to invest the bulk of the money gained from subscriptions into property and stock. Outlines proposal for expenditure of funds and reports on the erection of the church in Sydney. Discusses the provision of residences for the clergy and his own problem of accommodation. Outlines objective of acquiring more books for the theological library for use by the clergy. The lack of clergymen in the colony is outlined and the need for an institution for the training of clergymen for work in the colonies is expressed. No encouragement for such an institution was received from the Bishop of London. Expresses dismay that other Christian denominations find means of, engaging capable clergymen and states the necessary qualifications of clergymen to be brought out from England. Expresses strong missionary need of the Church of England throughout the Empire.

Reports on financial matters such as the feasibility of investing subscriptions into real property, funding for the erection of churches and the financial provision for the settlement of clergy.The Presbyterians and Papists are described as "adversaries" and a need is expressed to firmly establish the Church of England in Australia so as to ensure the continuation of "true" Christianity.

Outlines reasons for abandoning scheme of investing subscription funds into real estate. Describes meeting with Mr. Moore who wishes the income from his freehold estate to be used to build and maintain the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Reports an the church and school estates. Protests about the Governor being directed by the Secretary of State to offer the church lands for sale. Highlights the importance of the Church of England's evangelistic cause.

Reports on receiving donations from Coleridge. Sending newspaper clippings to Coleridge which contain a report on a meeting held in the Roman Catholic Chapel in which the resolution was passed requesting the Marquess of Normandy to remove the Protestant Bishop from his seat on the Executive and Legislative Councils. Expresses the opinion that the Roman Catholic's oath of supremacy should be abolished. Considering retiring from the Legislative Council.

Reports on the arrival of new clergymen and donations from Coleridge, the expenditure of funds, the speech he gave to the Legislative Council regarding the Governor's Education Project and the management of the Diocesan Committee. Discusses Mr. Gladstone's book on the relations between church and state and the Church of England in the colony. Thanks Coleridge for the books he has sent for the Theological Library.

Reports on the arrival of more books for the Theological Library. Expresses concern over the maintenance of the Church of England in Australia in the future. Reports on the Romanists in the colony and the need to strengthen the Church of England.

Seeking legal advice regarding the will of Mr. Moore and expresses intention of forwarding copies to Coleridge. Anticipates steps to be taken if the will is contested.

Gives an account of the conditions regarding religion and the church in Australia and reports on the unsuitability of some clergy for employment in Australia. Reports on Public Education in Australia and refers to Sir John Russell's despatch as being favourable to the Church of England. Reports on the death of Mr. Moore and the receipt of a "valuable bequest" to the church.