Benade, William Henry, Rt. Rev. (1816-1905)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1905
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Bishop Benade Address at the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Cherry Street Schoolhouse, 1856-09-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typewritten copy of Bishop Benade’s address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Cherry Street schoolhouse. Benade believes they are beginning a great work as they lay the foundation for building where they will provide spiritual and natural education to their children. He emphasizes the hard work and self-sacrifice that will be required of their relatively few members in order to make this work a success.
Dates:
1856-09-11
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to John Pitcairn, 1867-05-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Letter from B. F. Glenn at 1700 Green Street, Philadelphia to J. Pitcairn.
Glenn plans to travel with his daughter Mary to attend Convention in Cincinnati. As he does not have much experience traveling, he hopes to convince J. Pitcairn to join them, or if not, to give them recommendations regarding route and arrangements. Glenn reports that they are getting along pleasantly in Church matters and that “the storm is over and past.” He writes that things are also going well with their...
Dates:
1867-05-19
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn I, 1875-08-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Benjamin F. Glenn at 236 South 8th Steet, Philadelphia to his wife, Mary Aitken Glenn I.
B. F. Glenn has received a telegram from their son Robert telling him not to come down because the mosquitoes are too bad. He is very sorry to think of them being tortured by the “iniquitous” “long nosed pests” and worries the mosquitos will counterbalance the good effects of the sea air. He recommends they return home early if the “land breeze” prevails and things do not improve....
Dates:
1875-08-24
Letter from Emilie Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1875-07-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Emilie Tafel at 14 Rothbury Villas, London to John Pitcairn, Jr. Two pages, second page damaged and particularly fragile.
On returning from Birmingham, the Tafel’s received the paper announcing Pitcairn’s safe arrival in New York. They have been expecting a letter from him ever since regarding the rest of his trip to Ireland and voyage home. Rather than wait, Mrs. Tafel has decided to send news and to say again how thankful she and Mr. Tafel are for Pitcairn’s...
Dates:
1875-07-18
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “Pelican Mill” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-according to Artemas, Pitcairn has sailed to America; will be in Oil City for 7-10 days
-Report on Pelican Mill: storms, ore supply issues, and equipment breakdowns have caused delays; net profit over last two months about half of what was expected; mill still turning a profit while running at half...
Dates:
1877-12-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received
-Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel
-Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th)
-Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1901-04-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has yet to receive an official report of the laymen’s meeting, but he has heard that an amount of money was set aside to meet the requirements of the present year. Pendleton was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion in W.F.P.’s last letter that he (Pendleton) relocate to Huntingdon Valley and assist W.F.P. in his work. Pendleton writes, “What ever may be said of my abilities, some such work would be greatly to...
Dates:
1901-04-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-04-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has been thinking about a conversation he and W.F.P. had when W.F.P. was last in Pittsburgh. As a result of this conversation, Pendleton would like to use his allotted time at the upcoming Assembly to deliver a personal tribute to Bishop Benade. Pendleton feels this would accomplish their aim, and in addition, his planned paper on the Adversaria needs more time. He asks W.F.P. for his opinion on the matter....
Dates:
1907-04-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-05-06
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton wrote to W.F.P. several days ago requesting to present a eulogy for Bishop Benade at the Assembly in place of his proposed paper on the Adversaria. It is now too late to finish the Adversaria paper, and Pendleton has grown “cold” towards the idea of a eulogy. In addition, Pendleton and his wife have just moved, and he does not know when he will have a chance to focus on his desk work. Regarding moving,...
Dates:
1907-05-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
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