W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 27th December 1841
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 14th February 1842
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 27th March 1843
Writes of forwarding a copy of the protest against the Archepiscopal See in the colony by the Bishop of Rome and a copy of a circular letter which Broughton addressed to the clergy.Expresses his desire that he be supported in his step against the Roman Catholics by the church in England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 29th July 1844
Reports on the illness of Chief Justice Sir James Dowling and the need to look for successor in case he retires and states the necessary qualifications and stipend.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th August 1844
Expresses his opinion on government by Executive Council in Australia.Reports that General Education issue is before a Select Committee. Critic of Bampton lectures.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 7th October 1844
Reports on the matter of vacant position of Chief Justice and describes the contenders for the position.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 5th November 1844
Comments on a letter received from the Bishop of London concerning the supply of clergymen to Port Phillip and the Colonial Church Society and expresses indecision regarding whether or not aid should be accepted from the Colonial Church Society when they advocate an extreme theological system.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 28th December 1844
Expresses joy at hearing of the purchase of land next to King's School Canterbury for a Missionary College. Informs Coleridge of his plan for a small college for the education of clergymen.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, undated
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 1st July 1845
Reports on subdivision of the Diocese and expresses wish that there will be a Bishop to supervise each Diocese. Puts forth financial proposal regarding the incomes of the Bishop of Melbourne and the Archdeacon of Morpeth and his own. Reports on general matters relating to the establishment of the dioceses and the appointment of Bishops. Comments on Rev. Chapman and his recent appointment as Bishop of Ceylon and political and church matters in England.