Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Letters and manuscripts of Bishop William Grant Broughton (1788-1853)
States intention to travel to the Hunter and hopes to visit his wife and family at the farm. Writes concerning the christening of Phoebe's child, William Francis.
1846-11-24
Expresses anxiety about his wife returning to Sydney. Informs his wife of his engagements including the consecration of Illawarra and laying the foundation stone of Chippendale Church. Writes of family matters and reports on news of friends.
1847-12-25
Gives an account of his preparations for journey to N.S.W. Reports on visit to Sir Byam Martin concerning the voyage out to Australia. Expresses wish to meet Colonel Dumaresq to obtain information about N.S.W. Reports on interview with the Secretary of State regarding his appointment.
1828-11-25
Writes of personal and family matters. Informs his wife of news of friends.
1846-12-26
Gives an account of his travels including his attendance at a meeting of the Diocesan Committee at Penrith. Informs his wife of the people he has met and his engagements including officiating at a confirmation service and the laying of the foundation of new church "near Mr. Hassalls". Gives an account of his visit to Mrs. Macarthur.
1840-04-28
Informs his wife of his inability to go to Gresford as he is obliged to go to the Illawarra and gives an account of his proposed itinerary. Reports on the expected arrival of the Bishop of Newcastle and reports on Sir Maurice [O'Connell's] resignation and on his successor - General Wynard.
1847-12-29
Reports on visit from Mr. & Mrs. Hasker, and Mr. Briscoll. Informs his wife that Robert Peel and not the Duke of Wellington is expected to be the next Prime Minister. Reports on meeting with Mr. Hay and expresses intention to attend meeting of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge.
1834-11-29
Informs his wife that owing to illness of Mr. Duffus he will have to stay longer than intended in Liverpool.
1846-01-02
Gives an account of his journey and his engagements. Reports on advice which he gave to William Boydell regarding the farm.
1845-10-02
Reports on arrangements for trip to Australia and appointments. Informs his wife that he preached at the Spring Garden Chapel and Sir Robert Peel was in the congregation.
1835-06-30
Expresses happiness on hearing of improved health of his grandson. Informs his wife of his engagements.
1847-11-30
Reports on his safe arrival and news of his engagements including visit from General Darling.
1834-10-31