Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. It is too early for Pendleton and Mr. Klein to say whether they will be able to attend a summer council meeting in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like to know as soon as possible once a meeting has been scheduled, as he will need time to prepare a paper. Pendleton regrets that W.F.P. did not look over his (Pendleton’s) paper before it was submitted to the Life. Pendleton reports that W.F.P.’s daughter, Amena, is well and...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the last council of ministers, it was decided that Pendleton should write a paper to present at the next meeting. Due to a lack of funds, there is little chance of Pendleton attending this year. He asks W.F.P. whether he should still prepare a paper in light of these circumstances.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly will be discussed at the next Council meeting, and he expects that everyone will be in favor of the proposed plan. Pendleton thinks it is important to keep in touch with other parts of the Church, and he believes the Assembly will give greater use to the Society’s yearly meeting with W.F.P. As he has been unable to find a headmaster for the school...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly was discussed at the Council meeting last night, and, although only about half of the Council was in attendance, all present were in favor of the proposed plan. They will have a special meeting next week when the matter will be more fully considered and plans made. Pendleton adds a note that W.F.P. should tell their sister that Beatrice forwarded...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Owing to the absence of Council members, it will not be possible to have a Council meeting before Saturday or Sunday night. However, Pendleton is sure that Oct. 20th will be a good date for the District Assembly.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly was discussed at the special council meeting last night. Mr. Burnham, Seymour Nelson, and William Junge were appointed to form a committee for overseeing arrangements; They would like to know W.F.P.’s plans as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent out to all New Church members in the area. The council expressed their desire to have W.F.P. administer Holy Supper during the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton conveys to W.F.P. the appreciation of his Council for the Academy scholarship. The Council has awarded the scholarship to Helen Maynard, who’s “case altogether meets with the requirements you have specified.” Mr. Burnham will also send his daughter Dorothy to the Academy, and Mr. Junge plans to send his daughter Elise after Christmas. The Immanuel Church has chosen to sponsor Vida (Gyllenhaal); Pendleton writes,...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that he has examined the new service, and he feels that it is coming very close to being ready. He cannot offer any specific criticism until they have tried using it for a while, which they may not be able to do until the Summer, as the morning services in Glenview are too short. However, Pendleton will try it, and he will wait for the Summer if it does not work.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is in favor of W.F.P.’s decision to come to Chicago if Pendleton receives a call to be Pastor of the Pittsburgh Society. If Pendleton receives the call, he and Beatrice will expect W.F.P.. Pendleton has begun using the new order of service for Friday evening services. The people are happy with it, and it is far beyond anything they have used before. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

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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