Series 01 - Correspondence sent to Edward Coleridge

Reports on financial matters including government funding for the maintenance of religious establishments and its division among the different denominations. Describes letter he received from the Archbishop regarding matters relating to Anglicanism in Australia such as the Protest, Tractarian Theory and the establishment of an additional Bishopric in Australia.Gives his views on the establishment of the Bishopric in Jerusalem and expresses opinion that there should be a Bishop in Rome. Appraisal of Dr. Pusey's sermon.

Outlines the continued church building programme and the need for more clergymen and money. Ordination of Mr. Agnew and Mr. Allwood's unwillingness to accept office of Archdeacon

Report on building progress of Cathedral and acknowledgment of receipt of donations. Has rented house and grounds for College of Divinity, Broughton is the principal and Allwood is the resident tutor. Account of conflict concerning the status of colonial clergymen and the Bishop's power to revoke their licences. Gives report on new Governor.

Reports on proposed acceptance of a candidate for ordination,on the arrival of money for the Church Fund and on the purchase of land around the Grammar School with funds received from the S.P.C.K. Again, expresses need for more clergymen. Reports on his relationship with the Roman Catholics.

Informs Coleridge of his illness and expresses that he is anxious to see him and gain advice on colonial church affairs. Reports on Mr. Gladstone's withdrawal of his Colonial Church Bill. Outlines the principles which must guide his actions whilst in England. States intention of appearing before the S. P. G.

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.

Expresses his opinion on the publication called "The British Critic".Reports on dissent among members of The Church of England in Australia. Sending Coleridge a copy of The Sydney Herald which contains a report on the charge, copies of which will be sent to Coleridge. Writes of a disposition among the clergy for him to undertake a trip to England on behalf of the Australian Church. Reports on newspaper article on the death of Whytehead.

The issue of General Education is to go before the Legislative Council. Reports on the political news of New Zealand. Reports on death of Sir James Dowling, Chief Justice ofthe Supreme Court, and the need to find a suitable replacement. Again, mentions the Bishopric of South Australia in relation to Coleridge.

Reports on the fund for Cathedral and on affairs of the College. Departure of Sir George and Lady Gipps for England.

Informs Coleridge of expected visit by Capt. King and his daughter to England.