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Outlines reasons for abandoning scheme of investing subscription funds into real estate. Describes meeting with Mr. Moore who wishes the income from his freehold estate to be used to build and maintain the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Reports an the church and school estates. Protests about the Governor being directed by the Secretary of State to offer the church lands for sale. Highlights the importance of the Church of England's evangelistic cause.

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.

Seeking legal advice regarding the will of Mr. Moore and expresses intention of forwarding copies to Coleridge. Anticipates steps to be taken if the will is contested.

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.

Report on affairs in New Zealand including the murder of Captain Wakefield, the Police Magistrate and others by natives. Writing to inform Coleridge that the massacre did not occur near Bishop of New Zealand's residence.

States destination as being Port Phillip in order to visit the surrounding district. Gives description of people on board the boat and considers his relationships with other Bishops and the support which they give to each other. Reports that he preached an board ship. Discusses Dr. Pusey's letter to Archbishop.

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.

Writes of his movements throughout the Diocese. Reports on discussion with Archbishop Marriott. Expresses concern over sickness of his wife.

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.