Scope and Contents Typed excerpts of letters from Willaim H. Benade to John Pitcarin, Jr. and Walter C. Childs. 4 pages, double spaced. Contents: -excerpts of Benade’s letters regarding Professor Lanzone and the purchase of his 1300-piece Egyptian collection for Academy purposes -excepts also cover the publication of an ancient Egyptian papyrus depicting the Netherworld (an Amduat papyrus) which Benade saw as evidence of New Church ideas regarding the afterlife and the Ancient Church in Egypt ...

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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.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn Jr. R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for his kind letter of March 10th and explains what his friendship means to her. He reminds her of a brother who passed away at age 21- “Both in your disposition and straight forward business habits and your caution to avoid hurting the feeling of others by saying anything disparaging of any; and your kindness to your dear good Mother and Sisters…” When she met J Pitcairn, she had lost nearly...