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Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05

Found in 219 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-10-19

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. “Dear Brother, I find that I have the 'Posthumous Tracts.' Have read them with great pleasure. Certainly the “Animal Spirits” of the P.T. is not identical with the Spirituous Fluid of the 'Economy.' The one appears to be manufactured in the Cortical gland, the other in the Simple Cortex or fibers which construct the gland(?). From a comparison of the teachings it strikes me that the Animal Spirits is a volume of the...
Dates: 1905-10-19

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1906-03-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton discusses his view of the vaccination controversy in Bryn Athyn. He writes, “I am beginning to feel concerned about the situation in Bryn Athyn and I am wondering if you feel the same way. . . If I am right, moderate council will be much needed, and in case there is anything I can do in this direction I shall be only too glad to do it.” Pendletons suggests calling a meeting of the Consistory to consider the...
Dates: 1906-03-15

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1906-03-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton comments on his earlier letter to W.F.P.: “Since writing this afternoon I have been thinking that I possibly allowed myself to take too serious a view of the trouble in B.A. and that the calling of a consistory meeting would tend to heighten the appearance of a disturbance. Things are generally only so serious as we make them- It seems too bad that a question like vaccination should divide us, or even appear to...
Dates: 1906-03-15

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1906-10-09

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton received the certificate from W.F.P. in plenty of time for his trip to Zanesville. Concerning W.F.P.’s letter about the recent Consistory meeting, Pendleton comments, “. . . as you rightly remark, I have had my say. Certainly I should be ungracious not to be pleased at the attitudes of my fellow members.” Pendleton reports that he is preparing a paper for the District Assembly, but he will have to leave before...
Dates: 1906-10-09

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-04-10

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton argues against holding too many meetings in connection with the Assembly, as he feels this will negatively impact the young people’s ability to attend due to the expense of remaking in Bryn Athyn after school closing. Names mentioned: Luelle (Pendleton), Philo (Philola C. Pendleton), Edmund (William Edmund Pendleton)

Dates: 1907-04-10

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-04-27

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has been thinking about a conversation he and W.F.P. had when W.F.P. was last in Pittsburgh. As a result of this conversation, Pendleton would like to use his allotted time at the upcoming Assembly to deliver a personal tribute to Bishop Benade. Pendleton feels this would accomplish their aim, and in addition, his planned paper on the Adversaria needs more time. He asks W.F.P. for his opinion on the matter....
Dates: 1907-04-27

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-05-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton wrote to W.F.P. several days ago requesting to present a eulogy for Bishop Benade at the Assembly in place of his proposed paper on the Adversaria. It is now too late to finish the Adversaria paper, and Pendleton has grown “cold” towards the idea of a eulogy. In addition, Pendleton and his wife have just moved, and he does not know when he will have a chance to focus on his desk work. Regarding moving,...
Dates: 1907-05-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-05-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of May 14th. In response he writes, “Frankly I seem to be overwhelmed with duties which can not be avoided here at home. Never has so many things demanded my attention. However I will do my best for the Assembly in the several directions you mention. The time is short and I may be hard put to it. My fear is that under such conditions I will not be able to do my best work. And our...
Dates: 1907-05-15

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-10-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of Sept. 27th, and he was glad to read that Ora has made a good impression in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like a copy of Miss Sophie’s chart as he would find it very useful. Pendleton inquires about W.F.P.’s travel plans for his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He comments that the Pittsburgh Society will miss the McQueen family. However, he is glad that the Nelsons were able to offer...
Dates: 1907-10-02

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