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Many of the letters discuss political affairs. Rev. Edward Coleridge was a master at Eton College, Windsor, England.

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.

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.

Seeking advice regarding the difficulties in his Diocese. Reports on the boundaries of his Diocese and on his missionary work in Melanesia. Puts forth the proposal of establishing a Bishopric in Melanesia.

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.

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.

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.

Reports on clerical matters including the ordination of Mr. Sconce as a Deacon. Gives an account of the opinions of Australians on Lord Russell's suspension of transportation. Includes an outline of the opinions of Mr. James Macarthur.

Mentions forwarding copies of his Charge to the Clergy and one of his sermons to Coleridge via Rev. W. Cowper who is returning to England. Writes concerning Cowper's son who was the first Australian born admitted to Holy Orders. Proposed visit by the Bishop of New Zealand on his way to his Diocese. Condemns ideas presented in Tract 90 regarding the existence of purgatory.

Announces Rev. Cowper's departure for England and declares the need for a suitable successor to fill Cowper's position at St. Philip's Church. Expresses his opinion regarding the colonial policy and the political relationships between England and the colonies. States that he is enclosing a report of a speech delivered on the 26 Jan. 1842 at a dinner to commemorate the founding of the colony. Also enclosing a newspaper article about representative government. Contemplates whether a Bishop should be a member of the government councils.