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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.

Reports on receiving donations from Coleridge. Sending newspaper clippings to Coleridge which contain a report on a meeting held in the Roman Catholic Chapel in which the resolution was passed requesting the Marquess of Normandy to remove the Protestant Bishop from his seat on the Executive and Legislative Councils. Expresses the opinion that the Roman Catholic's oath of supremacy should be abolished. Considering retiring from the Legislative Council.

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.

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.

Acknowledges receipt of Coleridge's report on the proceedings at Canterbury on St. Peter's Day and expresses his feelings on the report and also on a similar report received from George Gilbert. Reports on financial matters including his donation to St. Augustine's College and the financial concerns of St. James College. Recapitulates on Lord Grey's circular letter to the Colonial Governors regarding the precedence of the Roman Catholic prelates. Gives an overview of the internal affairs of the church regarding Rev. Sconce's membership to the Roman Catholic Church and the effect on his church at St. Andrews.

States objective of finding a suitable permanent residence for himself and his family.

Gives an account of the conditions regarding religion and the church in Australia and reports on the unsuitability of some clergy for employment in Australia. Reports on Public Education in Australia and refers to Sir John Russell's despatch as being favourable to the Church of England. Reports on the death of Mr. Moore and the receipt of a "valuable bequest" to the church.

Reports on financial matters of the College. Seeks Coleridge's advice concerning a circular which Lord Grey has addressed to the Governors of the Colonies regarding the rank and position of Roman Catholic prelates.

Expresses his opinion on government by Executive Council in Australia.Reports that General Education issue is before a Select Committee. Critic of Bampton lectures.

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.