Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Over the last few days, Pendleton has been questioned repeatedly whether still-born children are “gifted with immortality.” Pendleton has been unable to answer this question, and he wonders if W.F.P. has thoughts on the issue. He writes, “I am aware of the position held by Bishop Benade, but some doubt was cast on it in my mind several years ago by considering certain apparent analogies which the state of life of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of April 9th; Pendleton wishes Bjorck a speedy recovery from his illness and hopes that he will be able to attend the Bryn Athyn Assembly with Soldanella. In response to Bjorck’s letter about the Hague development, Pendleton states his view on the nature of the Writings: The Writings are a Divine revelation, containing all the spiritual senses of all the heavens,...

Scope and Contents Letter from N. D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Jan. 21st with enclosures. He remarks, “Mr. Buss’ explanation of Mooki’s rebellion is exceedingly lame,” and he suggests that Theodore Pitcairn would be interested in reading the letter as well. Pendleton finds it difficult to believe that Mr. Acton claimed that the General Church does not stand for any particular principles; Pendleton writes, “All know that the General Church stands for very...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City to John Pitcairn, Jr. Benade tells Pitcairn they are all concerned for his health; Frank has reported that he is working too hard and injuring himself. They missed Pitcairn at the Association meeting, which Benade feels has been pleasant and profitable. At Saturday’s business meeting, they discussed establishing a permanent fund for the Association by recommending a minimum annual contribution of $1 per member. Mr. Sewall (?),...

Scope and Contents Handwritten notes by John Pitcairn, Jr. on “Steamer Belle Lee: Regular New Orleans and Memphis Packet” letterhead. J Pitcairn had a conversation with Mr. Benade the previous night which helped him to understand the Doctrine of the Lord’s Glorification more clearly. Benade referenced a small treatise, which he thinks has only been published in England, in which Swedenborg says that the material of the Lord’s natural body dissipated in the tomb. Benade and Pitcairn discussed whether this...