Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton recommends that W.F.P. read “The Prophets of Israel” by C. H. Cornill so that they may discuss its contents together. Pendleton comments that Cornill’s book “has all the interest of a powerful drama of the most living and human interest.” Pendleton has also recently read Wellhausen’s “History of Israel” which discusses the historical impact of the prophets. Names mentioned: C. H. Cornil (Carl Heinrich Cornill),...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton must refuse both Mr. Pitcairn’s and W.F.P.’s invitations: The Pittsburgh Society’s annual meeting is scheduled for the 15th, and therefore he will be unable to be in Bryn Athyn on the 14th. Pendleton hopes that Amena’s travels in California will be a benefit to her. Names mentioned: Mr. Pitcairn, Amena (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Mr. Ed. Fuller would like to apply, through Pendleton, for a scholarship so that his son Marshall may attend the Academy next year. Pendleton writes that Marshall is deserving, and he hopes W.F.P. is in a position to grant this request. Several boys from the Pittsburgh Society are planning on attending the Academy in the upcoming year: Harold and Donald Lindsay, Homer Schoenberger, and George Macbeth. As the boys’ former...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton and his wife request that W.F.P. stop over in Pittsburgh on his way to Glenview to baptize their new baby. Pendleton is happy to report that both Beatrice and the baby appear to be doing well. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society is meeting to consider the matter of organization and incorporation, and he asks if W.F.P. would like to offer any input on the matter. Pendleton writes that his wife, Beatrice, is currently in Germantown with Harold and Grace recovering after an illness. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton), Harold (no surname given), Grace (no surname given)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Erie Society has proposed a plan for inviting Pendleton to hold Sunday worship in Erie four times per year. The matter was discussed by the Pittsburgh Church Committee, and it was not considered very favorably. The Committee would like to know if the Pittsburgh Society will be expected to cover the cost of securing a substitute in Pendleton’s absence, or if the General Church would take on this responsibility....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter with enclosure from Dr. Cranch inviting Pendleton to visit the Erie Society. Pendleton will write to Cranch directly to determine if Erie would like doctrinal class work, a weekday evening worship, or a Sunday sermon. If they want Pendleton to preach for them on Sunday, he will need to arrange for someone to fill the Pittsburgh pulpit in his absence. Names mentioned: Dr. (Edward)...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton discusses scheduling and plans for the Pittsburgh and Chicago District Assemblies. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. had a good summer in Europe with their sister, and that they will both return home in good health. Names mentioned: Will Caldwell

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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.”