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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that he will go to visit Alan as soon as possible; Philip has been several times already. Pendleton will consult with his council as to the proposed new date for the Assembly. He believes it will meet with approval as the timing is much more convenient for the Pittsburgh Society. It will take the place of their usual society celebration. Pendleton plans to visit the Erie circle next Sunday. Names...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No date. Pendleton states his plans to attend the meetings in Berlin and present a paper if desired. He hopes to be able to bring Beatrice with him. Regarding their approach to the meetings, Pendleton writes, “I feel that greater toleration without yielding any of our principles is the true and the strong position for us to take . . . The truth will conquer by its own weight.” As an apology for the “lack of courtesy”...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. September 25th, no year. Pendleton is looking forward to W.F.P.’s upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He asks W.F.P. to inform him of the dates as soon as possible since there is talk of planning a banquet during his visit. Pendleton reports that the Committee is preparing to meet next week for the first time since the spring.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton, informing Acton that the General Church will contribte $200 towards his travel expenses if he is able to attend the 1928 General Assembly in London.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich of his plan to arrive in Pittsburgh by automobile on the afternoon of June 18th. He will be accompanied by Karl Alden, Otho Heilman, and Willard Pendleton. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of June 2nd. He inquires whether Iungerich expects the ministers taking part in the laying of the cornerstone ceremony to wear their official robes. Pendleton plans to prepare the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Due to scheduling conflicts, it will not be possible for Pendleton to be in Pittsburgh until after June 16th. He plans to remain in Pittsburgh through Sunday the 23rd, on which day he will preach and administer Holy Supper. Pendleton suggests he arrive in Pittsburgh on the 18th as he would like to discuss details of the laying of the cornerstone before the ceremony on the 19th. Pendleton writes that the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Pfeiffer’s letters of Sept. 1st and Sept. 15th. Upon returning from his trip west, Pendleton presented Pfeiffer’s letters to the Executive Committee. The Committee was very impressed with the results of Pfeiffer’s work in The Hague, and they granted Pfeiffer’s request for assistance in advertising his missionary meetings. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that he has been interested in the idea of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...