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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1912-03-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
With his trip to Atlanta approaching, Pendleton has received letters from Glenn Smith, Charley, and Andy. Smith informs Pendleton that, besides his own family, there are three General Church people, six Convention people, and several new “possible receivers” in Atlanta. Pendleton requests to know the dates when W.F.P. will be in Pittsburgh so that he can coordinate with Rev. Brickman about filling the pulpit for the...
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1912-03-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1917-02-14
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Nov. 13th and Nov. 23rd, 1916 and has presented them to the Joint Council. The Council has sent money which Gyllenhaal is to use as he sees fit for Church work in Basutoland. They cannot guarantee a specific amount every year as the funds come from contributions, but they will endeavor to raise more when this money runs out. Pendleton approves of...
Dates:
1917-02-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1915-12-14
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton ask Barger if the mind of the Chinese gentleman who has been reading Divine Love and Wisdom with them is opening to the idea that the Writings are a Divine Revelation. Pendleton believes the time will come for the New Church to spread in China and that Providence will “indicate that time by a provision for translating the Writings into Chinese.” Most of this work (translating) in the past has been...
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1915-12-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1917-05-08
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of April 29th and May 4th. He is glad to welcome Mrs. Van Epps and Neville Wright to the General Church; Certificates of membership have been sent. Pendleton is pleased with Smith’s renewed optimism regarding his work in Chicago. He writes, “I note with interest that the spirit of Church extension is spreading throughout the New Church in this country. I sincerely...
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1917-05-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-12-03
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Nov. 30th and the manuscript of his upcoming book. Pendleton will read it when he has the opportunity, and he will pass it on to Bishop (W. F.) Pendleton and Mr. Alden as requested. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the biweekly meetings of the General Church priests in London. Pendleton may have the opportunity to attend one of these meetings next summer if all goes well...
Dates:
1920-12-03
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...
Dates:
1922-09-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1927-02-28
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Pendleton was glad to learn that the Toronto Society is in favor of having a student come and assist Odhner over the summer. Pendleton will seek approval for this action from the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Pendleton has read and approves of the missionary leaflet which Odhner has written. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from Mr. Evans. He believes Mr. Evans is a good New Churchman, and he that he may...
Dates:
1927-02-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist , 1914-07-22
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Pendleton is glad to hear that Rosenquist has found a place for his son Friedel with the Bromberg family; Pendleton hopes to hear soon of Friedel’s safe arrival in America. Pendleton approves of Rosenquist’s initiative in renting a room for public worship in a good neighborhood of Gothenburg, and he writes that Rosenquist should not expect to draw a “full house” right away. He continues, “However, continuity...
Dates:
1914-07-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David, 1917-09-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Joseph S. David in Pawnee Rock, KS, USA. Pendleton met with the Extension Board the previous night to discuss David’s proposal to carry out missionary work in Denver. Although the Board’s funds were already exhausted, Pendleton managed to raise $100 for David to and his son Llewellyn to perform the work together. David should let Pendleton know at his earliest convenience if it will be possible to do the outlined work in the fall.
Dates:
1917-09-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter, 1935-02-21
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Wyoming, OH, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Reuter’s letter. He looks forward to hearing the results of Reuter’s missionary undertaking. There has recently been discussion regarding the position of assistant pastor of the Pittsburgh Society; Pendleton writes, “As you suggest, the Assembly will afford an occasion for a talk, and perhaps a decision can then be arrived at between those of us who are most nearly concerned,...
Dates:
1935-02-21