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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that the society is shocked by Mr. Asplundh’s death, and he wonders what the Asplundh family will do without him. Regarding Pittsburgh, Pendleton believes the society should pay his (Pendleton’s) moving expenses if they decide to call him as their pastor. He requests that W.F.P. keep this in mind and see what can be done when he (W.F.P.) visits Pittsburgh. Names mentioned: Mr. (Carl Hjalmar) Asplundh

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that W.F.P.’s letter recommending Miss Tafel and Miss Sommerville for the teaching position in Pittsburgh arrived too late. Pendleton was called to Middleport last week to officiate the funeral of Mrs. Kenter. Before he left, Dr. Boggess mentioned that Miss Esther may not return to school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton extended a job offer to Miss Ester which she has now accepted. Pendleton knows W.F.P. would...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that if W.F.P. would rather not deliver his Assembly address on Friday night, they can arrange for him to deliver it on Saturday. Pendleton is leaving shortly for Erie to attend Mr. Glenn’s funeral. Names mentioned: Mr. (Oscar) Glenn

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...

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...