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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.

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.

Acknowledges receipt of letter regarding the Archbishop and the Bishopric of South Australia. Includes an extract of a letter from Rev. James Farrell (the only clergyman in South Australia). Analyses the financial concerns of celibate and married Bishops. Reports on the decision of the Legislative Council regarding the issue of General Education.

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

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.

Mentions progress of construction of Cathedral, financial concerns of the Church and letters of thanks written to donors. Also includes report on the threat of General Education and states intention of sending minutes of evidence which Broughton brought before the committee regarding General Education.

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.

Reports on the Bishop of Tasmania and the problems he is having and his mission to England. Gives an account of the sub-division of the Diocese and expresses his opinion regarding the institution of a metropolitan jurisdiction and the change in his title to the Bishop of Sydney. Outlines requirements and recommendations for the selection of suitable men for appointment to new Bishoprics. Reports on recommendations he made to the Archbishop regarding suitable clergymen for episcopal appointments. Reports on the establishment of College of Divinity and outlines plans for Cathedral in Sydney.

Clergy have agreed that he should proceed to England for the benefit of the Church in Australia.The political state of the colony is outlined and he expresses his opinion and involvement in it.

Informs Coleridge that he has forwarded him two printed papers, namely; a circular which he wrote to his clergy and a declaration with a petition to the Queen regarding the legitimization of the "Synodical union and agency of the Bishop, clergy and laity in Sydney". Reports that various people wish him to go to England to direct the adoption of such a measure in England and expresses his unwillingness to go. Expresses his opinion on lay persons fulfilling administrative functions in the church.