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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1920-01-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Dec. 10th. Pendleton is glad to hear of Baeckstrom’s missionary success with lectures and book sales, but he writes that if the work becomes too much for Baeckstrom, it is more important to focus on building up permanent church centers. Pendleton will take the matter of financial aid to the Extension Committee. Pendleton has read a translation of the article on the...
Dates:
1920-01-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1922-09-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...
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1922-09-08
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,...
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1916-12-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1916-07-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Elmira, New York, USA.
Pendleton was happy to hear from Pitcairn concerning his ongoing missionary campaign. He writes, “It was especially pleasing to note that you are not discouraged by the difficult reception that is everywhere given New Church truth . . . Your problem is to find the best way and hold to it. Do all that is necessary and a little more. This is said to lead to success in business affairs, and it must be the same...
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1916-07-21