Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 228 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-05-18
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
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1909-05-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-04-06
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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,...
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1909-04-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-02-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1909-02-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-01-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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
Dates:
1909-01-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-10-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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
Dates:
1908-10-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-12-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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)
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1908-12-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-08-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1908-08-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-07-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1908-07-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-07-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton discusses the Kramph Will case, and the possibility of appealing Judge Smith’s decision. He worries that an unsuccessful appeal may bring more negative attention on the Church. He writes, “I am not unmindful of the fact that Judge Smith decided the case on the ground that the will itself was void because its devise was to a body teaching the doctrines as laid down in the Writings of the Honorable Emanuel...
Dates:
1908-07-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-07-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has sent W.F.P. several comments from Harvey Lechner on the Kramph Will case. Pendleton has received several clippings from Philadelphia papers on the case. Regarding the Church’s options in the wake of the court’s decision, Pendleton writes, “If there is the slightest hope of a reversal of the decision by the supreme court I am in favor of an appeal. If not I can not see what we shall gain.” Pendleton feels the...
Dates:
1908-07-15
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