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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton encloses an official letter for Gyllenhaal to read aloud at the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton reports that he has not seen Theodore Pitcairn much as he (Pitcairn) is still in Toronto where meetings are being held for the teachers and the Sons of the Academy. Pendleton has heard a good report of the teachers’ meeting, and he hopes the Sons will grant material assistance again this year for...

Scope and Contents Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Jan. 21st with enclosures. He remarks, “Mr. Buss’ explanation of Mooki’s rebellion is exceedingly lame,” and he suggests that Theodore Pitcairn would be interested in reading the letter as well. Pendleton finds it difficult to believe that Mr. Acton claimed that the General Church does not stand for any particular principles; Pendleton writes, “All know that the General Church stands for very definite principles, the leading one of which, namely,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton answers Synnestvedt’s questions regarding the Academy’s music program. He writes that neither the Boys’ Academy nor the Girls’ Seminary offer music as an elective, though they both require a course in chorale music. Mrs. Smith has proposed a plan for elective music, but the idea is generally unpopular with the Faculty. However, further discussion is required on the larger subject of electives....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Synnestvedt’s previous letters. He writes that they do not plan to employ Margaret Gyllenhaal as a teacher in Bryn Athyn next year unless Synnestvedt decides not to hire her for the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton discusses Synnestvedt’s reorganizational plan for his pastoral government. When Pendleton was pastor, the government functioned under one committee. He recognizes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses Pitcairn’s future as a minister and teacher within the General Church given his recent change in belief. Pendleton does not agree with the doctrinal ideas being developed by Pfeiffer in the Hague, and he believes the fallout from this doctrinal disturbance could “break the internal unity” of the Church. He writes, “As to the ultimate practical...