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Repeats views expressed in letter No. 1/54 regarding the Bishopric of Calcutta. Expresses joy at reading Coleridge's account of the progress of St. Augustine's College. States reasons why he was unable to accomplish address to Archbishop as he had promised in letter No. 1/52 Reports on the poor physical health of clergy in the colony. Reports on affairs in New Zealand including the accusation that Mr. Agnew's moral conduct was questionable and his return to Australia. Expresses his support for Mr. Agnew.

Examines why he thinks that the Bishopric of Calcutta should not be offered to him.

Reports on visitation to Northern District of Diocese. Expresses opinions on Coleridge's account of Mr. Newman's beliefs regarding the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. Examines political and church affairs in England and reports on, political affairs in New Zealand.

Informs Coleridge that he and his clergymen intend to send a joint address to the Archbishop expressing their thankfulness for the establishment of St. Augustine's College. Refers to Coleridge's account on the state of church affairs in England. Examines the case of Papal Supremacy from a historical perspective.

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.

Report on colonial affairs including disturbances in Tasmania when Rev. Dr. Willson, head of the Roman Catholic Church in Tasmania, assumed the title of Bishop of Hobart Town and thus infringed upon the rights of the Bishop of Tasmania. Reports on the Diocese of Australia including near completion of the building of Christ Church, the completion of two school houses and the establishment of a Church of England Lay Association.

Informing Coleridge of matters regarding church affairs in the colony including the offer of employment to Mr. Formby. Reports on matters relating to the Bishop of Tasmania.

Reports on progress of Bishop of New Zealand and his relations with the natives. Suggests that a portion of his own emolument may be used to establish additional Bishoprics in the colony and has brought the matter before Governor Gipps. Outlines the reasons for establishing additional Bishoprics. Gives an account of church matters in his diocese including Mr. Moore's will. Appraisal of Aurillon's Guide for Lent which he has been reading on his journey throughout the Diocese.

Reports on his. travels and the proposed sub-division of Diocese and lists the proposed titles and positions which he wishes to establish stating suggested incomes and means by which plan may be implemented. Lists names of clergy he recommends to fulfill the new positions and states proposals for his own position and Diocese. States that division of funds is to be provided by Parliament out of Colonial Revenues for the support of public worship.

Reports on the progress of plans for Theological College in Sydney and gives news of the Bishop of Tasmania.