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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.

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

Reports on Church affairs in Australia including the consecrations of new Bishops for Australia in England and their expected arrival in the colony. Indicates that the Bishop of Tasmania is contemplating resigning from the Bishopric. Examines the system of religious liberty and equality in Australia.Expresses his opinion on the S.P.G.'s resolution to withhold assistance for the building of churches and to devote it exclusively to the maintenance of clergymen.

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.

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.

Again reports on matter concerning the threatened suit against him by the Bank of Australasia and gives an account of the legal questions involved.

Further examines the possibility of donating part of his income to the service of the church in his Diocese. Reports on the lack of support from the S.P.G. Informs Coleridge of the marriage of his daughter, Emily to George Crowley. Reports on poor physical health among the clergy, particularly that of Allwood and Walsh. Expresses intention assembling the Bishops to discuss the "Gorham Case". Writes that he is sending Coleridge a newspaper containing a petition signed by himself and the clergy against the renewal of transportation.

Reports an the purchase of a vessel for the Australian Mission and on the expected meeting with the Bishop of Newcastle. Informs Coleridge that the Bishop (designate) of Lyttelton and Mrs. Jackson and family are travelling to England.

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.

States intention to meet Coleridge at Brighton and informs him of his engagements.