Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 251 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-03-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been thinking about her father lately and the constant strain he is under to upkeep the family’s finances. She feels something ought to be done to lower their cost of living, and she suggests moving somewhere with cheaper rent and provisions where they can dress more plainly. While she enjoyed being a bridesmaid and her trip to Boston, she now regrets the expenses involved;...
Dates:
1875-03-14
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-04-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed copy of a letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been intending to answer her father’s letter regarding her potential confirmation into the Church, but the family’s time has been taken up by Mrs. P.’s sickness. Mrs. P. still suffers, but she was moved to Mrs. Knight’s yesterday, which Gertrude feels is better for everyone. Mr. Pendleton consulted with Mr. Arthur and saw no objection to performing the confirmation in the...
Dates:
1875-04-01
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-01-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. “S” seal pressed into top center of the page.Gertrude misses her father greatly and wishes he could come home permanently. She feels there is a lack of the “masculine element” with no grown men in the house, and she sometimes wishes they had a thoughtful man around to break the monotony of the “feminine ways of viewing things.” She confesses that she has grown fonder of gentlemen’s society as...
Dates:
1875-01-31
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, 1877-08-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton, in Barren Hill (? or Banner Hill?), to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Pendleton missing husband who is away in Chicago for 2 months; wishes she had been left in Vineland instead of alone here in the “Dragon’s mouth”
-settling into new location; multiple families of different backgrounds (Jewish, Bohemian, English), 18 children; feels very...
Dates:
1877-08-30
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 Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Written in 2 parts: April 25th & May 2nd. Contents:
-Mary in final stages of pregnancy; not sick yet but will be soon; has not been out in 2 months; missing church; hopes Gertrude & Fannie will continue sending letters, especially as Mr. (W. F.) Pendleton will likely visit Phila. during her “sickness”
-wishing Gertrude happy Easter & birthday anniversary;...
Dates:
1878-04-25
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-08-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “Hamilton Mill (?)” pressed into upper lefthand corner.Contents:
-apologies for lack of response to 3 previous letters
-worsening state of health; constant headache; Dr. Mills treating her w/ electricity every 2-3 days; Divine Providence is only consolation
-updates on new baby (Venita) and 2 other children (Lulu & Gussie)
-Mary Yunge wants to open Kindergarten on...
Dates:
1878-08-06
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents:
-letter of Feb. 20th received
-poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings
-inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline)
-will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue...
Dates:
1878-02-24
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