Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from E. Westervelt to John Pitcairn, 1868-06-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from E. Westervelt in Philadelphia to John Pitcairn Jr.
Westervelt has received J. Pitcairn’s renewed invitation to visit Renovo, but unfortunately his poor health prevents him from leaving the city. He has not heard from his nephew since he last wrote to Pitcairn and so assumes he has made some other arrangement. Westervelt reports on a recent meeting of the three Philadelphia societies at the Broad Street Church “to institute measures for encouraging friendly...
Dates:
1868-06-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-11-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton was glad to learn of the Consistory’s favorable attitude regarding his proposed relocation to Bryn Athyn. There are signs that the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors will approve as well. If W.F.P. is unable to make his planned trip to Pittsburgh, Pendleton will come to Bryn Athyn instead. He may decide to bring Beatrice so they can look at housing options together, in the event that they are...
Dates:
1913-11-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1916-02-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of Jan. 7th and the book Barger sent, “Vier Ledrstukken van het Nieuwe Jeruzalem.” Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s condition has perhaps improved a little, but they do not expect he will return to his former health. Barger will soon receive an account of the recent Joint Council Meetings that were held in Bryn Athyn to consider the state of the Church; Pendleton thinks things may not be...
Dates:
1916-02-28
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 William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-04-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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 (?),...
Dates:
1874-04-13
Officers and Committees of the General Convention 1868-1869, 1868
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed pamphlet listing officers, committees, and "Matters specially referred to standing committees" of the General Convention for 1868-1869.
Names mentioned: John C. Ager, James P. Baxter, William H. Benade, Mr. Boericke, Arthur O. Brickman, Glendy Burke, Edwin Burnham, Lyman S. Burnham, C. Louis Carriere, Horace P. Chandler, John C. Chatterton, William C. Church, G. Woolworth Colton, Rev. Willard G. Day, Rev. Samuel F. Dike, C. T. Dunham, Oliver Dyer, Oliver Eldridge, W. A. Fleck, Jabez...
Dates:
1868