W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th November 1847
Reports on Mr. Salting, a merchant, and his intention to send his eldest son to Eton College. Gives an account of ecclesiastical matters and the need for more clergy and money.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 5th January 1848
Indicates his intention to journey to District of Illawarra. Reports on financial affairs of the College and its operation. Offers an explanation of a newspaper report in which he was misquoted as having spoken unfavourably of lawyers. Reports on his relationship with Mr.Harry Hutcherson. Expresses his purpose to summon a meeting of the Colonial Bishops. Reports on a "painful case" in which he was forced to act "severely" and is sending a paper of its proceedings to Coleridge in order to seek his advice.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th July 1848
Expresses dismay that Sconce and another clergyman have joined the Roman Catholic Church and indicates that he deposed them of their orders. Expresses desire to assemble Australian Bishops together. Reports on the affairs of the Bishop of Tasmania.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th July 1848
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th January 1849
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 5th February 1849
Informs Coleridge of expected visit by Capt. King and his daughter to England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 26th March 1849
Reports on the Bank of Australasia's intention to sue him.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 2nd April 1849
Recapitulates letter No. 1/76 concerning the intention of the Bank of Australia to sue him. Gives a further account of the affair and expresses his fears.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 1st May 1849
Again reports on matter concerning the threatened suit against him by the Bank of Australasia and gives an account of the legal questions involved.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 21st May 1849
Again reports on matters concerning the threatened suit against him by the Bank of Australia. Reports on financial affairs of the church.