Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1915-12-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton has received Baeckström's letter of Oct. 30th; Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom's marriage, the baptism of the Liden baby, and the return of Mrs. Swaneskog. Alfred Stroh wrote that he was coming to Bryn Athyn, but Pendleton hasn't heard from him since his initial letter. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about the recent Joint meeting in Bryn Athyn; "Fortunately no attempt was made in the way of...
Dates:
1915-12-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-01-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Dec. 7th; Pendleton is not surprised that some of the people in the Stockholm Circle are hesitant about accepting the doctrine of the eternity of the hells, due to the "propaganda" of Mr. (Albert) Bjorck several years ago. Bjorck has now changed his position. Pendleton finds the record of attendence very encouraging, and is interested in Baeckstrom's way of...
Dates:
1916-01-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-05-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of April 7th with enclosed General Church membership applications. Pendleton notes that there are no baptism records for several of the applicants, and he informs Leonardos that the General Church cannot accept the applications of unbaptized members. Pendleton writes that the General Church will recognize the baptisms which have already taken place in Rio, and he...
Dates:
1921-05-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1916-07-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of July 25th. Pendleton is interested in Headsten’s experiences in Kibbie, MI, and approves of Headsten’s desire to investigate further; Pendleton thinks it is possible that Providence is guiding them to set up another church society there. Pendleton informs Headsten of Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s death and writes that they will all miss him greatly.
Dates:
1916-07-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1916-07-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Elmira, New York, USA.
Pendleton was happy to hear from Pitcairn concerning his ongoing missionary campaign. He writes, “It was especially pleasing to note that you are not discouraged by the difficult reception that is everywhere given New Church truth . . . Your problem is to find the best way and hold to it. Do all that is necessary and a little more. This is said to lead to success in business affairs, and it must be the same...
Dates:
1916-07-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell, 1915-09-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton has just returned from an automobile trip with Mr. Pitcairn, Mr. Odhner, and his wife Beatrice. Pendleton congratulates Caldwell on securing even better accommodations for the Church in Glenview after the burning of their Club House. Bishop W. F. Pendleton will visit Glenview as usual for the District Assembly in the fall. Pendleton briefly discusses the case of Miss Lillian Beekman; Whatever truth...
Dates:
1915-09-20
Letter from Rev. Arthur O. Brickman to John Pitcairn, 1868-03-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rev. Arther O. Brickman in Allentown, PA to John Pitcairn.
Brickman thanks J. Pitcairn for the clergyman’s tickets and reports on his successful missionary activities in Philadelphia and Allentown. He discovered while staying with the Juengerichs (Iungerichs) in Philadelphia that the old gentleman Mr. Iungerich may not recover following an operation on his lower jaw. Brickman will soon continue his missionary tour with stops in Pittsburgh, Franklin, Indianapolis,...
Dates:
1868-03-11
Personal Correspondence, 1857 - 1916
Sub-Series
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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This sub-series (Personal) consists of correspondence to/from John Pitcairn's immediate and extended family. As some of Pitcairn's extended family worked for him in various capacity, there may be some crossover with business correspondence.
Dates:
1857 - 1916