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W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 1st February 1851

Expresses grief and loneliness he is experiencing since the death of his wife. Gives an account of the situation regarding money and clergymen including the sickness of many of the clergy.Reports on the proceedings of the Episcopal Conference. Writes that he is anxious to begin his journey around the Diocese and reports on the amount of money raised for the New Caledonian Mission and on the affairs of the college.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th August 1850

Further examines the possibility of donating part of his income to the service of the church in his Diocese. Reports on the lack of support from the S.P.G. Informs Coleridge of the marriage of his daughter, Emily to George Crowley. Reports on poor physical health among the clergy, particularly that of Allwood and Walsh. Expresses intention assembling the Bishops to discuss the "Gorham Case". Writes that he is sending Coleridge a newspaper containing a petition signed by himself and the clergy against the renewal of transportation.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 13th July 1850

Reports further on his financial needs and the possibility of donating part of his income to the church. Expresses admiration for Rev. W.H. Walsh and explains reasons for Walsh's trip to England. Refers to the lack of clergymen in the colony. Expresses his opinion on the "Bowen Affair". Examines the government's monetary bias towards the Irish System of education. Indicates his intentions regarding the "Gorham Case". Expresses a lack of sympathy for people who are dissatisfied with the Church of England and join the Roman Catholic Church.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th July 1850

Reports on an article in the Colonial Paper on the question proposed by Mr. Gladstone and Lord Russell's reply regarding the insertion of a clause in the Australia Bill giving the Church of England self-government in the conduct of its affairs in the colonies. Expresses the need for the growth of the church in the colony and concern over the "intolerable (spiritual) wants of this most unmanageable country". Reports on his personal financial situation and needs and the possibility of donating part of his income to the church.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 8th May 1850

Expresses sympathy at hearing of the death of the warden of St. Augustine's College. Reports on monetary matters concerning the church and expresses his political views on the colony. Expresses his opinion on a letter received from the Bishop of New Zealand concerning the Canterbury Settlement. Writes of the death of his wife and his own near fatal illness. Examines his financial affairs and expresses concern over the financial position of his children.

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