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Expresses his opinion on Walsh's decision to admit.Mr. Bowen to Holy Communion when his marriage is not recognised by the Church of England and considers the implications of accepting a person in Mr. Bowen's position to Holy Communion.

Writing to solicit his co-operation and support of the institution of a seminary for the Church in Australia.

Reports on the Pope's recent declaration of Australia as an Archdiocese. Gives an account of the clergy's support of Broughton and church attendance in Sydney. Informs Watson that the salaries of the clergy are in danger of being stopped by the Legislative Council. Reports on financial aid from the S.P.G. Examines the doctrinal question of Baptism.

Reports on sending two clergymen to townships. Asking society (S.P.G.) to recommend more clergy for service in the colony. Reports on the attack on Judge Willis by the Roman Catholics. Expresses his gratitude to Dr. Warniford for his monetary contribution towards the maintenance of the colonial churches. Examines the future monetary support of the Bishopric and the lack of support for successor. Reports on the building of churches and of the Cathedral. Gives an account of General Education in the colony.

Contains extracts from three letters:-
I. SYDNEY, 5 MAY, 1843. Reports on lack of money to continue work of the church and building of the churches.
2.SYDNEY, 17 MAY, 1843. Outlines the efforts made by the Roman Catholic Church to extend its influence and establish its supremacy.
3.SINGLETON, ON HUNTERS RIVER. 3 JULY, 1843. Reports on the lack of funds to complete the building of churches and acknowledges that Society is also short of funds.

Informs Sir John Coleridge that Bishop Broughton is sending him a copy of a letter sent also to Sir George Gipps, on the subject of the subdivision of his bishopric. Also requests Sir John to pass on to his brother Edward, Broughton's thanks for sending him some books from the library of Archdeacon Bailey.

Reminds Boydell that he should prepare a summary of his property and advises on the headings it should be arranged under.

Letter to Mr Campbell discussing the meeting held on 30th December 1839; a manuscript copy of minutes of the meeting held at the School House of the parishioners of St Philip's Parish, Sydney, 30th December 1839. The meeting discussed the inadequacy of the present St Philip's Church building, and submitting a petition to the Governor for a portion of land near Fort Philip fronting Fort Street.

Typescript copy of letter, with note stating that the original of the letter formed part of a collection of Henry Wagner, son of H.M. Wagner and grandson of Joshua Watson.