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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1916-12-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 25th. Pendleton was very pleased to learn that efforts to unite those in Australia who believe in the Divine Authority of the Writings have been successful thus far. Pendleton has also received the documents relating to Mr. Gyllenhaal’s visit to Basutoland which Morse forwarded. Pendleton is encouraged by the results of Gyllenhaal’s evangelization efforts; He writes,...
Dates:
1916-12-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1918-03-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has received the photographs and films taken by Mr. Gyllenhaal in Basutoland, and he has passed them along to Mr. Alden. It has been suggested that copies of the photographs be sold to support the Basutoland fund, but there is doubt about whether enough copies could be sold to make a profit. Pendleton is very encouraged by the missionary work being done by Gyllenhaal in Basutoland; With the assistance of...
Dates:
1918-03-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1929-11-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...
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1929-11-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1920-01-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England.
Pendleton is glad that Tilson is recovering well following his operation; He hears Tilson may return to preaching soon. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Pitcairn are now with Tilson in England, though he has not actually heard from them. Pendleton instructed Gyllenhaal to familiarize himself with both the Peckham Rye and Colchester congregations and report back to him regarding their...
Dates:
1920-01-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1925-02-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...
Dates:
1925-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-03-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of March 3rd. He is glad that Tilson has enjoyed working with Gladish so far; Pendleton felt Gladish would be the right man for the job despite his youth and inexperience. Pendleton was very surprised by Tilson’s “bit of news.” He remarks, “It is difficult to comprehend how a self-respecting body could do such a thing. . .Yet how clear it is that prejudice leads to a fatal...
Dates:
1929-03-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-05-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton asks Tilson to convey his greetings to the 1929 British Assembly. He would like to be present in person, but his engagements on the European continent will prevent him from doing so. He plans to visit Paris, the Hague, and Thoury-Ferottes as he was unable to visit these places last summer. He promises to spend several days in England on his return journey from South Africa. He plans to hold the first...
Dates:
1929-05-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1918-08-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn.
In response to Pitcairn’s last letter in which he considers joining the war effort, Pendleton writes, “I cannot contemplate with satisfaction your enlisting in the Army, and would advise against it. The most urgent as well as the greatest need is in the Church work. Basutoland is far away and the permanency of our undertaking there is as yet uncertain. Besides, it appears at present that Providence has placed difficulties in the way...
Dates:
1918-08-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-03-25
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton enjoyed receiving Pitcairn’s letters from Europe, and he is grateful for the financial assistance Pitcairn is offering to provide the Church. Pendleton wrote to Mr. Regamey regarding Pitcairn’s offer to finance Regamey’s two sons coming to Bryn Athyn, and he will inform Pitcairn of the result when Regamey’s response arrives. Pendleton is formulating a plan to host an International Council in Bryn...
Dates:
1920-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-05-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland, S.A.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letters of April 9th and 13th with the enclosures of Pitcairn’s letter to Mr. Keyes and Mr. Bjorck’s letter to Pitcairn. Bjork and his wife have recently joined the General Church, and Pendleton has accepted Bjork into the General Church ministry. He does not have a definite position in mind for Bjorck, but he suggests several possibilities including: teaching at the...
Dates:
1920-05-25
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