Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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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, 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...
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1908-07-15
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 spoken with Harvey Lechner regarding the Church’s legal standing in the Kramph Will case. Lechner has examined the relevant laws and is concerned that the Church and the Academy are legally vulnerable. Any form of fornication and adultery is against the law, as is the teaching of these ideas. As Pendleton understands from Lechner, “Any institution which holds and teaches things against public policy is...
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1908-07-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-08-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton requests that W.F.P. notify him when the time for the Pittsburgh District Assembly is determined so that they may begin preparations. Pendleton asks for advice on how best to announce the General Office. They have begun work on the first General Office and find it very interesting. Pendleton wishes they had a board for making announcements, but they will have to get along without one for now. Pendleton has been...
Dates:
1908-08-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-09-29
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Pittsburgh Society would like to hold a men’s meeting on the Monday evening following the District Assembly. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. approves of this action and if he will be able to stay an extra night in Pittsburgh for this purpose. Pendleton notes that Robert dined with the family last night and gave a good report of Luelle’s health. Names mentioned: Robert (no surname given), Luelle (Pendleton)
Dates:
1908-09-29
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1909-06-21
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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 just informed Mr. Cronlund that he will not be attending the upcoming ministers' meeting in Toronto. Pendleton’s daughter, Jean, has been sick with a fever, and Pendleton feels that one of her parents should stay with her in Pittsburgh. Pendleton has not informed his wife, Beatrice, of the situation as he wants her to enjoy her much needed time away.
Names mentioned: Mr. (Emil) Cronlund, Jean (Lowrie...
Dates:
1909-06-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-02-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
The Erie circle has requested that Pendleton visit and preach for them at least four times per year. The Pittsburgh Society has agreed to give Pendleton up on occasion, provided that a replacement can be found to fill the pulpit. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. has any input on the matter. Pendleton has received a letter from Rev. Gladish asking if Pendleton is willing to pay a pastoral visit to Cincinnati; Mrs. Gladish has been...
Dates:
1910-02-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-02-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton is satisfied with the solution to the Erie matter; He will communicate with Mr. Brickman and Dr. Cranch about it. Pendleton has received letters from Mr. Gladish and Colon Schott asking him to visit Cincinnati. Mr. Gladish is unable to minister to Cincinnati owing to a case of scarlet fever in his family. Pendleton will arrange to make the trip once Beatrice returns home from her vacation. The Pittsburgh...
Dates:
1910-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-03-07
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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 not yet heard from Erie regarding his upcoming visit. Mr. Gladish would like Pendleton to make an additional stop in Columbus on his way to Cincinnati, but Columbus has not contacted Pendleton directly about this. During his recent visit to Renovo, Pendleton reports finding significant dissatisfaction with Mr. Whitehead’s work there over the summer, especially from Joe Kendig. Pendleton told the members that...
Dates:
1910-03-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-03-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton writes that he will elaborate on the “Whitehead-Renovo matter” later. Pendleton still has not heard from Dr. Cranch regarding Pendleton’s proposed visit to Erie. Pendleton plans to visit Cincinnati next week. Pendleton reports that Beatrice remains unwell; He believes her health may be worse now than when she was with W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn.
Names mentioned: Mr. (William) Whitehead, Dr. (Edward) Cranch, Beatrice...
Dates:
1910-03-17
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