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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton recommends that Gill stay in Toronto until Mr. Odhner arrives, which should be sometime around the Christmas holidays. Pendleton and the Consistory believe this will provide Gill with valuable experience as a minister. Gill will be compensated, and arrangements will be made so that he does not fall too far behind in his studies. Names mentioned: Mr. Odhner, Mr. Anderson, W.F. Pendleton

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Andrew Czerny in London, England. The Bishop (W.F. Pendleton) has found it necessary to turn over much of his work to N.D. Pendleton, so N.D. Pendleton is answering Czerny’s letter to the Bishop. Czerny has been dealing with disturbances in the London society, and Pendleton reports that there is unrest in other church societies as well over the question of the state and condition of life after death. While the Bishop sees this as an important topic,...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering. After receiving Doering’s communication of Oct. 22nd, Pendleton discussed the matter with Bishop (W.F.) Pendleton and has decided to apply for free tuition for Ora (Pendleton). Ora’s spare time outside of school will be fully employed in “home duties”, but Pendleton now understands that working off tuition is not always required.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Emil R. Cronlund in Toronto, Canada. N.D. Pendleton informs Cronlund that Bishop W.F. Pendleton will be unable to visit Canada this winter, so N.D. Pendleton will go in his place. N.D. Pendleton discusses travel plans.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of May 27th and has also seen Deltenre’s 1913-1914 report to the Bishop of the Brussels Mission, with enclosed membership applications for Mademoiselle Maryla Winska and Monsieur J.J. Gaillard. Deltenre’s greetings were read at the June 19th celebration. Pendleton writes that this year’s June 19th “was notable because of the laying of the corner stone of the first 'Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in St. Cloud, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of January 5th and report of April 26th. Pendleton is happy to hear that the French Society maintained regular worship services despite the War. Pendleton acknowledges that it must have been a great loss for the group to send their young men to front, yet he knows they must serve the “glorious cause” of their country. Pendleton was shocked to learn that Hussenet’s son,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Paris, France. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Hussenet’s letter to Bishop W.F. Pendleton. Pendleton is pleased that the French Society has continued its Church activities, including public worship in Paris, despite the difficulties resulting from the War. Pendleton writes that the sympathies of people back in Bryn Athyn have been “powerfully stirred” by a letter from Madame Lucas to Mrs. Iungerich. Pendleton sends along the love...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint CLoud, Seine et Marne, France. Pendleton thanks Hussenet for his Christmas greeting and his sympathies for the death of Pendleton’s brother, Bishop W. F. Pendleton. Pendleton feels that although the Church has suffered a natural loss by his brother’s death, it has made “a definite spiritual gain, in that his spirit abides with us the more powerfully.” Pendleton looks forward to meeting Hussenet at the upcoming London...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Oct. 28th, Nov. 13th, and Nov. 23rd. In response to questions about the Glanville bequest, Pendleton encloses answers obtained from Bishop W. F. Pendleton’s records. The Academy believes it was Miss Glanville’s intention that the money be used to support an Academy school in England, not to support Mr. Tilson, although he was the head of the New Church...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of November 1st along with an enclosed letter from Peter Klippenstein to Waelchli and Waelchli’s reply. Pendleton comments that they should give Peter’s plan some time to “shake down.” He feels that the Church is on the verge of making a number of changes, but one thing depends on another. He agrees with Waelchli that they should attempt to establish a permanent society...