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Includes a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the bequest of Thomas Moore to the Church of England, to the extent of £20,000.

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.

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.

• 19 shares of the Bank of Australia, worth 100 pounds sterling each, dated 1st July 1833
• Australian Auction Company – 1 share certificate 17th January 1840, Received of Thos Moore, Esqre, the sum of fifty pounds as the first instalment of 5 pounds per share on ten shares allotted to him in this company
• Certificate of money paid on bank stock, Bank of Australia, 20th May 1840: this is to certify that the sum of one thousand seven hundred and sixty pounds has been paid upon 38 shares…in the name of Thomas Moore, Esquire.

Gives an account of news of friends and family including a visit from Mr. Mardy - the Captain of the Halia and a visit from Mrs. Joseph Taylor with paper relating to Mr. Moore's affairs.

Papers relating to Harry Cottrell-Dormer, The Bishop's Farm property Campbelltown, and Thomas Reddall.

Photographs taken by Cyril Huggins, of the now-demolished Colonial Hall at the Old Liverpool Hospital site, near Thomas Moore's original residence.