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From the Chamberlain for the Governor-General and the Countess of Dudley

From the A.D.C.-in-waiting for Governor and Lady Lygon

Congratulates Jones on having obtained first class honours in his degree at Oxford

Advises Jones that he had passed in all subject examinations in February (1887) and that he would come up for Ordination in September.

Advises Jones about the examinations for Priest's Orders

Enclosing a Letter of Introduction to the Bishop of Melbourne.
(The Letter of Introduction was separated at some point and is held in the Testimonials series)

Discusses the possibility that Jones should go to Melbourne, and the preliminary steps to be taken. Gridleston offers to write Jones a letter of introduction (see Testimonials series)

Note on final page written by Maisie Jones.
Enclosures mentioned but not found with the letter.
Gives news of former mutual school friends from Oxford (postings, marriages, etc.). Describes Padley's posting at Davenport. Includes a discussion of the Home Rule discussion then raging in England. Mentions the Pope's Jubilee, Canon Christopher, and asks Jones questions about Australia.

Note in red ink on the first page "End of September 1888" probably written by Maisie Jones.
Congratulates Jones on his recent marriage. Gives news of former school friends. Notes a visit to W.C. Ward, a good friend of Jones', and gives news of him. Describes a 'mission' held in London, the speakers at which were: Spurgeon, Dr Parker, Newman Hall and Father Ignatius. Discusses the Armada tercentenary, noting the lack of emphasis on the religious aspects of the event.

Notes by Maisie Jones in the margins.
Gives news of former school friends, in particular the possibility of others emigrating (Jones apparently sent each one an invitation to join him). Ward to go to Melbourne. Includes Padley's impressions of Griffith Thomas. Discusses the establishment of Mansfield College and describes a mission held by Father Ignatius at Westminster Town Hall.