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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton would like to finalize plans for the Assembly. He askes W.F.P. if he will be able to preach for them on Sunday morning and deliver his address on Saturday night. Pendleton would also like to ask Mr. Gladish to present something at the men’s meeting on the Monday following the Assembly. The Philosophy Club met to choose someone to deliver an address to them on the Thursday prior to the opening of the Assembly;...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton read W.F.P.’s most recent letter aloud to the Philosophy Club. The Club chose to invite Acton to deliver them an address. The Club was also able to raise enough money to sponsor Homer’s journey to Pittsburgh in addition to Acton’s. Pendleton will ask Acton to preach on Sunday and Homer to read a paper on Saturday evening. Names mentioned: Mr. Alfred Acton, Homer (Synnestvedt)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of April 1st. As W.F.P. will see from Gladish’s letter, if they wish to move forward with Gladish’s proposed plan regarding Cincinnati, W.F.P. will need to be in Pittsburgh either the last Sunday in April or the third Sunday in May. The itinerary for Pendleton’s upcoming trip to Europe depends on Alfred Stroh’s movements. Although W.F.P. has yet to inform Pendleton of Stroh’s plans,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton believes it would be best if W.F.P. gives someone else the topic assigned to him (Pendleton) for the London Assembly; Pendleton read a paper on the same subject just two years prior at the Glenview Assembly, and he feels he does not have anything significant to add at this time. However, he is currently preparing a new paper which he will present if W.F.P. would like. Pendleton agrees to go to London at the time...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Kingsley Hotel letterhead. Pendleton’s time in London is almost over; Tomorrow he and Beatrice will depart for Colchester to attend the Assembly. Mr. Pitcairn, two of his boys, and Mr. Deltenre are on their way to the Assembly from Holland. On Wednesday, Pendleton delivered a lecture on the Doctrines to the people of the London Society. Pendleton was impressed by several members during the discussion after the lecture....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Shaftesbury Hotel, Colchester letterhead. Pendleton reports that the Assembly in Colchester was a success. Members from several different countries were present, including the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, and Sweden. There were several interesting speeches, and accounts were given of the Church work being done in Brussels and Sweden. Of the Assembly, Pendleton writes, “That which impressed me most was the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburg, PA, USA. Pendleton warns Iungerich that he may not be able to write a formal paper for the Assembly, however, he will prepare an Address of some kind, perhaps for the banquet. Pendleton suggests that he preach for the Society on Sunday and administer the Holy Supper afterward with Iungerich assisting. Pendleton has received general invitations from both Alex and Telford. Pendleton plans to leave Chicago on the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 6th after returning from his trip to Canada. He is glad to hear Mr. Bjorck will recover the use of his leg after the accident. Pendleton recommends Gyllenhaal take a trip to the sea for rest and relaxation, and in the meantime, he thinks Gyllenhaal should reduce his work to the minimum. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ridgway will travel to America from Durban for Doris...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of March 26th. There has been a miscommunication with the Pitcairns, and it is unclear how much money they are offering towards travel expenses for Gyllenhaal to attend the Kitchener Assembly. Pendleton hopes Gyllenhaal will be able to come and that he will present a paper or give an address. Mr. (Gustaf) Baeckstrom will attend, but Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer will not....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses last minute details of the upcoming Pittsburgh district assembly. He will arrive by train at East Liberty station on Thursday night. He approves of Synnestvedt’s suggestion that he (Pendleton) deliver his address whilst they sit around a table.