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W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 7-8th September 1845

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.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 14th January 1846

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.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 30th January 1846

Examines financial matters concerning subscription to St. Augustine's College. Reports on the training,which he has undertaken, of some men for the ecclesiastical order. Expresses concern over the scarcity of clergymen which has prevented the opening of several churches and the holding of regular services. Is sending Coleridge S.P.G. journal of proceedings for 1845 and briefly describes what it relates to. Expresses opinion on Coleridge's report on matters in England including Mr. Watson's misgivings about St. Augustine's College and Mr. Newman's secession from the Church of England. Expresses his opinion of Mr. Walker of Parramatta and his account of the situation in the colony. Reports on the Bishop of New Zealand.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 13th September, 1839

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.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 12th June 1846

Reports on the seminary for students of Divinity including outline of the lectures given to the students. States plans regarding Mr. Agnew's appointments and examines his character. Reports on the development of the Collegiate Institution. Expresses his opinion regarding church affairs in England and examines Mr. Newman's hook on his dissatisfaction with and separation from the Church of England.

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