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Sets out the problems with the scare resource of priests oin the district. The seminary of St Felix has not yet happened but it is felt that the Eastern District needs its own means of training priests. Sets out 7 steps in his plan for growing the education fund.
Insert - [folded so difficult to read all the words] asking for extra exertions by the clergy for the annual collection for the EDF [Education Development Fund] which is currently languishing through diminishing and inadequate donations.

Return of the Pope to Rome after exile. Prayers for the restoration of the Pope.
addressed to "The Very Rev. F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"

Pope Pius IX has returned to Rome after his exile - every church shoudl sing the "Te Deum" and change the prayers.
addressed to "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"

The Trinity Sunday collection last year was £596 8s 4 3/4d.
Pg4: Table of collection in the Church and Chapel Fund 1849; Fund income & expenditure

The Eastern District has been criticised for its lack of public spirit and exertion with regard to its support for the Poor School Committee - however, these are very small and poor congregations. Clergy can use the letter [not generally for the public] to stimulate zeal and liberality. Pope has allowed indulgences to begained subject to the stated conditions.
addressed to "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"

Appeal for the Committee for Poor Schools.

Covering note for Pope Pius IX decree
The Decree [in Latin] dated 10 August 1849 - commanding a second Festival of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord (first Sunday of July)
consequent revised timetable for July & August 1850
addressed: "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"

Inside cover signed by Husenbeth
Bound copies of 107 separate documents (numbered in red crayon at the head of the first page).
Most were sent through the post and carry remnanents of wax seals, postal stampings, stamps.

Pg1-4: Pastoral letter introduces the idea that a new formal administrative structure is required for the London District, and acts as a covering letter for the actual Statute. Whilst dated 1 January it was not published until 1 July 1850 and the postscript states that it has all wroked well after 6 months. It names the priests who are to form the Council of Administration.
Pg5-12: "Statute of Institution and Organisation of Councils for the better administration of the London District"

Announcing his position as Cardinal Priest and assignment, by the Pope, to the Archdiocese of Westminster. "Catholic England has been restored to its orbit in the ecclesiastical firmament, ..."
addressed to "The Rev Mr Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich

Announcing the restoration to England of her Catholic Hierarchy and thence the creation of the Diocese of Northampton. refers to the present "outbreak of indignant feeling" ... "something a little short of insanity". Asks what danger the Catholics present to the Crown and country. The Holy See having take care to avoid infraction of the law and give no umbrage to the British Government.
addressed to "The Very Reverend, H C Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich"
annotation "With Bishop Wareing's kind regards".

Announcing the restoration to England of her Catholic Hierarchy. Provides a discussion of the difficulties past and present associated with this situation

The Jubilee year delayed by the exile of the Pope from his throne and see, is the current year. Lays out the good works required to benefit from the Jubilee. Also details the prayers required including the Litany of Our Lady of Loretto.

[an insert to the pastoral letter]
Asks that the pastoral letter is not copied nor passed to others because the public press makes unfair use of what is published. Cardinal intends to take possession of the See at St George's on 6 December at 11am - invitation extended.

An extraordinary Jubilee announced by the Pope on 23rd June 1850. Touches on the [re]establishment of the Hierarchy. 18th December to be a collection for the orphanages at Norwood and North Hyde established following the deliverance from Cholera.
addressed to "The Very Reverend, H C Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich"

Lenten thoughts

The announcement of the Catholic Hierarchy has created a storm and alarm with the public of this land. hence provides thoughts for Catholics to consider from the relationship with Queen Victoria, through Sciences to modern Philosophy. "...times of more than ordinary difficulty and perplexity ... how to shape your prayers and supplications..."
addressed: "Very Revd H N Husenbeth DD, Cossey, Norwich"

Despite the annual custom of appealing for funds they do not improve and the Seminary Fund is especially affected. Sets out 7 steps to improve the situation.
Also desirous of a full complement at the next clergy meeting on second Tuesday of July.

Appeal for the Church and School Building fund. Table of [Westminster province] parish collections for 1850

An appeal for the annual collection for the Catholic Poor School committee.