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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

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the “Sharon Church of the New Jerusalem” has been officially formed. The new society extended a unanimous call to Mr. Caldwell to serve as their pastor. Pendleton discusses tension in the society between the “K” and “anti K” factions; He writes, “If the least bitterness arises over the property matter, I shall cut the discussion short and ask them to choose an arbitrator, according to your (W.F.P.)...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the top of the letter, there is a small note that reads: “What do you think of Mr. Odhner’s claims that the Writings were first written in heaven?” Pendleton has not yet received copies of the new order of service from W.F.P. He is anxious to start using them and test whether they will work. Pendleton reports that both he and his wife, Beatrice, enjoyed Venita’s visit; Pendleton comments, “I found her interest in the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Society has received him with a kindly spirit, praising his sermons and doctrinal classes. However, Pendleton believes things are still in the “primary state,” and once they move into the “secondary state,” they “shall find what is in the wood.” There is discontent in the society over the progress the children have been making at the church school, and Pendleton has made an investigation...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Venita (Pendleton) has informed Pendleton that she may not return to teach in the Pittsburgh Society school next year as she would like to study at the College in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton believes she could benefit from study, but he worries she would be deciding to leave due to a complaint leveled against her by the Council. When Pendleton informed Venita of this complaint, her reaction was more intense than Pendleton felt was...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Council in Pittsburgh is considering candidates to replace Venita (Pendleton) in the school now that she has decided to resign. Everyone is in favor of securing an experienced teacher if possible. Names mentioned: Venita (Pendleton), Mrs. (Mary Leather) Hyatt, Miss (Clara Hobart) Hanlin, Miss (Evelyn) Gilmore

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that the Sunday after the upcoming meetings will work best for him to preach in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton has been considering locations to host the next Pittsburgh assembly which he will review with W.F.P. when they are together in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton discusses options to replace Venita in the Pittsburgh society school; Miss Lucy Potts has submitted an application, but Pendleton would prefer Miss Hanlin or...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has heard that the Middleport Society is considering hosting the District Assembly. Pendleton asks W.F.P. for details on the time and place of the next meeting. He also asks if W.F.P. will make sure these details are announced in the Life. Pendleton supposes he should resign as secretary of the Chicago District Assembly. He left the secretary’s book with Alvin Nelson, with instructions to pass it along to the...