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Requests assistance in the erection of two churches in Sydney. Desires to obtain an order from the Home Government to secure the Church of England's possession of the King's School at Parramatta. Expresses a wish to maintain the parochial schools according to the English National System and is opposed to the proposed introduction of the Irish System. Wishes to obtain the services of more clergymen in the colony and also asks for donations for the payment of clergy. James Macarthur is travelling to England to present a petition to the Houses of Parliament requesting that measures be taken for the good government of the colony.

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.

Again reports on matter concerning the threatened suit against him by the Bank of Australasia and gives an account of the legal questions involved.

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.

Informs Coleridge of his illness. Reports on his engagements including meetings with the Bishop of Oxford, the Archbishop, Bishop of London and Mr. Gladstone.

Critic of Mr. Palmer's narrative and report on matters relating to Broughton's charge to the clergy. Account of Dr. Pusey's attitude towards the Roman Catholics. Reports on further separation of the Diocese and the proposed division of the Diocese. Gives an account of the income of colonial Bishops.

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.

Describes meeting with Sir John and Lady Franklin and mentions Sir John's polar expeditions. Expresses a wish to visit the new settlement of Hong Kong.

Reports on the arrival of the Bishop of New Zealand in Auckland. Discusses the possibility of establishing a college for clergymen under his own supervision to supply the growing needs of the Diocese. Discusses Dr. Pusey's letter to Dr. Jelf on the 90th Tract and the existence of purgatory and the sacrament of the Mass. Outlines the financial position of the church in Australia and reports on the Roman Catholics in the colony. ENCLOSURE: EXTRACT FROM SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Reports on affairs in New Zealand including the arrival of the Bishop of New Zealand (G.A. Selwyn).

Expresses his opinion regarding Coleridge's news concerning the foundation of the two Bishoprics by one person. Reports on the college lectures. Reports on the partitioning of the Diocese, the boundaries of the Sees and examines the possibility of him becoming a metropolitan bishop. Writes concerning Allwood's refusal to accept the Archdeaconry of Morpeth and Allwood's desire to devote himself to the work of the college. Reports on the provision for the maintenance of the college. Examines Mr. Newman's "defection" to the Roman Catholic Church.