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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering in Dunfield, NJ, USA. In thinking over Mr. Price’s request, Pendleton decided that there should be a general policy for the absence of teachers from the school for the purpose of doing other work. Pendleton met with the available Board members, Raymond (Pitcairn) and Ed (no surname given, probably Edward C. Bostock), and they approved of his suggested policy. Pendleton has sent a letter explaining the policy to Mr. Price.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of July 14th giving more information about Mr. Fluiter. Pendleton called together members of the Extension Committee, and it was decided that Mr. Pitcairn will pay Fluiter’s traveling expenses so that he may come to the US and study for the ministry in Bryn Athyn. If Fluiter accepts this offer and departs almost immediately, Pendleton thinks he may arrive in time for the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer has finally arrived in Bryn Athyn after being delayed in Holland for months. He has begun his studies in the theological school and has made a very favorable impression. Pendleton hopes arrangements will be made to have his fiancée come to Bryn Athyn as well so that she may study in the college. Pfeiffer has reported that Barger advanced him money while Pfeiffer was waiting for the departure...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of June 30th in which he discusses the case of a young man, recently converted, who has been doing good work for the Church in Holland. Pendleton believes this young man may be a good candidate for the ministry, if that is what he chooses. Pendleton thinks they would be able to secure the usual theological student stipend for him, but it would not be enough to support his wife...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of Dec. 12th and Jan. 28th. Swedish public opinion on Swedenborg has changed because of a recently published book by Emil Kleen. Pendleton believes Kleen will be forgotten with time. He writes, “We New Churchmen are accustomed to look deeply into the future for the fruition of our hopes for the Church.” He wishes someone would write an answer to the book which would...