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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.”

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton does not know how to respond to W.F.P.’s last letter; He states that Miss Beekman sent her manuscripts to him for his commentary and general interest, not so that he could arrange them for publication. He again expresses his opinion that the person chosen to edit Miss Beekman’s work should be someone near to her in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton hopes for a favorable outcome of the Kramph Will case, and he looks forward...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that he has not been working on arranging Miss Beekman’s manuscripts for publication; She sent a letter months ago stating that her papers on the Divine Human Form need to be rewritten, and Pendleton took this to mean that he was released from this responsibility for the time being. Pendleton is glad that the Church’s lawyer, Hensel, is hopeful regarding their case against Convention. Pendleton comments,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Regarding the publication of Miss Beekman’s manuscripts, Pendleton is willing to do anything he can to help, though he feels the matter could best be managed from Bryn Athyn. He approves of the order W.F.P has proposed for publication, and he suggests ending Beekman’s series on the Divine Proceeding with a lecture on infilling spheres. Pendleton ends by noting that Emma left Pittsburgh for Bryn Athyn last night, and, as...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton asks W.F.P. questions regarding the publication of Miss Beekman’s manuscripts. Names mentioned: Miss (Lilian Grace) Beekman

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has asked Mr. Gladish if he will preach in Pittsburgh on the Sunday of the Assembly. Pendleton presents a tentative schedule for the Assembly and asks for W.F.P.’s input on it. He wonders if he should prepare a paper for presentation on Saturday night, or if the night should be left open. Names mentioned: Mr. (Willis L.) Gladish, Bishop (W.F.) Pendleton

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for his note regarding the time of the rehearing of the Kramph Will case. Pendleton will not be able to attend, but he hopes someone will give him an idea of the line of argument used by Mr. Hensel regarding the teachings concerning fornication and concubinage. Names mentioned: (Frederick J.) Kramph, Mr. Hensel (Honorable W. U. Hensel)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton will present for approval W.F.P.’s proposed time for the Pittsburgh District Assembly at the next Committee meeting. As the Assembly will interfere with the administration of Holy Supper, Pendleton suggests an alternate schedule which would still allow for five Holy Suppers during the year. Regarding the matter of a hymn-board, Pendleton suggests they commission several to be made in the same design. The...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton understands from W.F.P.’s last letter, and from other Bryn Athyn Council members, that it has been decided to appeal the Orphan Court’s ruling on the Kramph Will case. Pendleton comments, “While there are several prudential consideration which might suggest our nesting in the hope of preserving our charter rights undisturbed, yet if there is any hope on rational grounds, it would be certainly be a weakness to...