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Watermark 1815. 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he bath declared him.' Theme: God, the Father. Inquires as to what Christ declared of the Father and how he declared him. Concludes with an address to those who are ignorant of God.

'These all died in faith, not having received the promises...'Theme: Faith in God. Endeavours to show how these Prophets and Patriarchs did not receive the promises, that they believed and received him and confessed themselves pilgrims and strangers. In conclusion compares the effect of the promises of the Gospel on the Prophets and how it ought to impress us.

Watermark 1815. 'When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace...' Theme: The Lord's Miracles. Explains the parable in Mark 13:18-22. Discusses the state of men who believe all miracles are the result of superstitious beliefs. Concludes with an exposition on the duty of those who are converted to God.

'Why art thou cast down, O my Soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.' Theme: The Christian State of Probation. Points out the sources of a Christians disquietness and its remedy. Compares those who sin as the children of the devil and those who strive against sin as the children of God. Warns those cast down to read the promises of God.

Watermark 1808. Sermon reference missing. Theme: Efficiency of Prayer. Discusses the improvement suggested by God through instruction and reproof.

Thanks Coleridge for securing subscribers in England to support the Church of England in Australia. Outlines the income of Bishops in the colony and the uncertainty of its source other than from government stipend. Purpose of letter is to inform Coleridge of a proposal to use the funds obtained from subscriptions to alleviate the conditions of the clergy. The proposal in using an amount of the subscriptions to purchase property to raise sheep and cattle, the income from which will be used to pay the wages of the clergy and to purchase other estates to be similarly occupied. Expresses wish to use funds to make provision for parochial school masters and for the maintenance of widows and orphans of the clergy.

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.

Reports on the arrival of new clergymen and donations from Coleridge, the expenditure of funds, the speech he gave to the Legislative Council regarding the Governor's Education Project and the management of the Diocesan Committee. Discusses Mr. Gladstone's book on the relations between church and state and the Church of England in the colony. Thanks Coleridge for the books he has sent for the Theological Library.

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.

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.