Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-06-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey.
Mr. Pendleton agreed with Starkey that reading should be attended to. Starkey sent a letter via Daniel to Mr. Arther on Friday as soon as he decided not to come home. If Mr. Arthur was in the office as usual, it would have been practicable to reach Mr. Campbell or someone else. Starkey is chagrined at the way matters transpired, but thinks it is “much sadder that the people should allow...
Dates:
1875-06-08
Letter from E. R. Tuller to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1877-01-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from E. R. Tuller in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. George R. Starkey. 3 pages, double-sided. “G. R. Starkey, M.D.” letterhead. Digital file includes typed transcription. Contents:
-Dr.’s letter received
-brain seems to have grown stronger over last few days; however, unsure if there will be another reversion; unless he can be of use to Starkey, will depart on Saturday
-Tuller’s family indebted to the Starkey’s; Pauline has been an angel around the house; hope to...
Dates:
1877-01-10
Letter from Hannah (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-06-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Hannah (surname unknown) in Newtonville to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. Seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-family news: Mother gone to Boston, baby is sweet, Wilfred devoted to baby
-Mrs. Pulsifer’s upcoming annual party; Fred will drive them if the weather is nice
-Gertrude’s new stance regarding works of Swedenborg; does she believe they are on par with the Bible? Hannah disagrees; Swedenborg wrote truth, but works...
Dates:
1877-06-19
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-12-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton at Po. 2 South Sangamon St. Chicago, IL, to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-M. Pendleton missing Academy friends after moving to Chicago
-wanted to start Hebrew class but no interest; glad Phila. group is progressing well
-Mr. Pendleton’s evenings taken up with doctrinal classes on West Side & North Side; great need for doctrine, but people...
Dates:
1877-12-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-06-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Regarding the outcome of the Kramph Will case, Pendleton writes, “The decision handed down by the Supreme Court marks a great day for the New Church. We are moved by a spirit of profound thankfulness, and would attribute all to the Lord’s over ruling Mercy. . . I join with the members assembled in their rejoicing.”
Dates:
1909-06-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-04-06
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton writes that he has not been working on arranging Miss Beekman’s manuscripts for publication; She sent a letter months ago stating that her papers on the Divine Human Form need to be rewritten, and Pendleton took this to mean that he was released from this responsibility for the time being. Pendleton is glad that the Church’s lawyer, Hensel, is hopeful regarding their case against Convention. Pendleton comments,...
Dates:
1909-04-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-07-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton discusses the Kramph Will case, and the possibility of appealing Judge Smith’s decision. He worries that an unsuccessful appeal may bring more negative attention on the Church. He writes, “I am not unmindful of the fact that Judge Smith decided the case on the ground that the will itself was void because its devise was to a body teaching the doctrines as laid down in the Writings of the Honorable Emanuel...
Dates:
1908-07-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1912-03-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
With his trip to Atlanta approaching, Pendleton has received letters from Glenn Smith, Charley, and Andy. Smith informs Pendleton that, besides his own family, there are three General Church people, six Convention people, and several new “possible receivers” in Atlanta. Pendleton requests to know the dates when W.F.P. will be in Pittsburgh so that he can coordinate with Rev. Brickman about filling the pulpit for the...
Dates:
1912-03-21
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