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Requesting a copy of sermon by Rev. J. Duke Coleridge. NOTE: Similar in content to an earlier postscript at the end of letter 1/49.

Discusses portrait - which Broughton sent to Coleridge.

Refers to matters relating to books which Coleridge is sending to him.

Reports an the purchase of a vessel for the Australian Mission and on the expected meeting with the Bishop of Newcastle. Informs Coleridge that the Bishop (designate) of Lyttelton and Mrs. Jackson and family are travelling to England.

Discusses the Bishop designate of Lyttelton, fundraising efforts towards the purchase of a missionary ship, a forthcoming visit of the Bishop of Newcastle, Bishop Broughton's aims for the diocese (including founding a theological college), and his views on the recent establishment of Sydney University.

Reports on conflict between himself and the Roman Catholic Church regarding jurisdiction. Gives an account of the visit of the Bishop of Tasmania.

Reports on progress of writing letters to donors in England thanking them for their support of the Church in Australia.

Expresses concern over squatters' opposition to Sir George Gipps and mentions Wentworth, Lowe, Windeyer, Macleay and Nicholson as being the main adversaries. Examines the squatters' feelings towards religion and expresses concern that Capt. Trevelyan, who was a pupil of Coleridge and is a free settler, may be influenced by these men. Gives an appraisal of Dr. Hook's principles regarding education. Outlines financial matters of the Church.

Informing Coleridge of matters regarding church affairs in the colony including the offer of employment to Mr. Formby. Reports on matters relating to the Bishop of Tasmania.

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.