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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.

Includes an extract from "The Times" (21 Oct.). Expresses his disapproval of Lord Stanley (Secretary of State) giving an audience to the Catholic Archbishop, Rev. Dr. Polding without Letters Patent. Reports that there are two Bishops in the one Diocese and one, being a Catholic does not have the legal recognition of title. Accounts for a need for the introduction of a plan to recruit clergymen suitable for positions in colonial churches. Expresses wish to implement plan himself. The more immediate concerns of the church are highlighted including the preparation for the arrival of Dr. Folding and the Roman Catholic Priests and the completion of the building of churches.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.