W.G. Broughton to Joshua Watson, 17th January 1838
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- 1838-01-17
Parte deCorrespondence to Joshua Watson
W.G. Broughton to Joshua Watson, 17th January 1838
Parte deCorrespondence to Joshua Watson
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 6th February, 1838
Reports on financial matters such as the feasibility of investing subscriptions into real property, funding for the erection of churches and the financial provision for the settlement of clergy.The Presbyterians and Papists are described as "adversaries" and a need is expressed to firmly establish the Church of England in Australia so as to ensure the continuation of "true" Christianity.
James Broughton to Mrs P.A. Broughton, 19th February 1838
Parte deBroughton family correspondence
Expresses sorrow to hear of her illness.Gives an account of personal matters including his engagements. Reports on the proposed system of education to be adopted in Sydney and William's [Bishop Broughton] opposition to it.
W.G. Broughton to Joshua Watson, 29th November 1838
Parte deCorrespondence to Joshua Watson
Includes a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the bequest of Thomas Moore to the Church of England, to the extent of £20,000.
W.G. Broughton to [Joshua Watson?] 12th December 1838
Parte deCorrespondence to Joshua Watson
Journal of my passage to Dublin and New South Wales, July 31st, 1838
Parte deManuscript journals
Diary entries describing the journey from Gravesend to Sydney, via Deal and Dublin, on a convict transport. Describes weather, activities on board the ship, thoughts of his family. Includes 2 pencil & watercolour sketches.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 25th February, 1839
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.
W.G. Broughton to Joshua Watson, 5th October 1838-10th April 1839
Parte deCorrespondence sent
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.
W.G. Broughton to Joshua Watson, 9th September 1839
Parte deCorrespondence to Joshua Watson
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.