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A short postscript regarding church finance.

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.

Reports on proposed acceptance of a candidate for ordination,on the arrival of money for the Church Fund and on the purchase of land around the Grammar School with funds received from the S.P.C.K. Again, expresses need for more clergymen .Reports on his relationship with the Roman Catholics.

Expresses the difficulty of finding a successor to Rev.Cowper at St. Philip's church. Reports on the erection of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Patrick's and its possible effect on the attendance at St. Philip's. Gives an account of the arrival of the Bishop of New Zealand.

Reports on the progress of the Bishop of New Zealand in his Diocese. Outlines his opinions on the principles of good government in the colonies. Reports on disagreements among members of the Diocesan Committee regarding General Education and writes that he is enclosing a letter he wrote to the Committee. Expresses his views about having a Bishopric of Jerusalem and attempts to dissuade Coleridge from undertaking a colonial Bishopric in South Australia.Writes that he is sending Coleridge a copy of The Australian Chronical and examines some of the articles.

States that John Jobb should apply for the Diocese of Port Phillip when it is made a separate Diocese.

Writes of his movements throughout the Diocese. Reports on discussion with Archbishop Marriott. Expresses concern over sickness of his wife.

Mentions progress of construction of Cathedral, financial concerns of the Church and letters of thanks written to donors. Also includes report on the threat of General Education and states intention of sending minutes of evidence which Broughton brought before the committee regarding General Education.

Gives an account of local politics regarding the issue of General Education and gathering a petition against the issue and sending Coleridge newspaper reports concerning General Education.

Acknowledges receipt of letter regarding the Archbishop and the Bishopric of South Australia. Includes an extract of a letter from Rev. James Farrell (the only clergyman in South Australia). Analyses the financial concerns of celibate and married Bishops. Reports on the decision of the Legislative Council regarding the issue of General Education.