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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Brookly, NY, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly in New York; Pendleton will preach, administer the Sacrament, and baptize Gill’s baby. Pendleton briefly outlines details of the lessons, music, and order of services.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton was glad to hear that Gill considers the New York Assembly a success. Pendleton acknowledges that there were difficulties involved, especially because many of the society members live far from the society’s place of worship. Pendleton writes that it was a pleasure to baptize Gill’s daughter, and he encloses money which he requests Gill use to open a bank account for her. Pendleton notes that in the future, if...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton sends congratulations on the marriage of Hussenet’s son, Rene, to Miss Rolande Herteler. Pendleton has sent three blank membership applications to be filled out by Mr. Jules August Delhotal, Mrs. Marie Louise Delhotal, and Mr. Henri Eustache Turpault. Pendleton confirms that Turpault’s daughter is too young, as “only those who have reached the age of rationality or have become adult...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint CLoud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s last letter in which Hussenet reports on the 19th of June celebrations in his society and the baptism of several young people. Pendleton was with the Pittsburgh society during June 19th for the laying of the cornerstone of their new church building. Pendleton will soon travel to South Africa with Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pitcairn. They...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of April 5th and 15th. Pendleton discusses the General Church’s policy on baptisms and membership; Baptism is a necessary first step to obtaining membership, but it does not grant entrance into the Church organization. It is customary for girls to obtain membership at age 18, and boys at age 21, after they have been confirmed. Certificates of membership will be sent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of August 12th. He was glad to read that the British Assembly was a success and that his address was well received. The address will be printed in the Life as part of the Assembly report. Pendleton asks if Mr. Sexton has considered coming to Bryn Athyn for a visit. He believes a “more definite and orderly ‘contact with spirits’ might have its appeal” with some of the young...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ letter of March 31st. Pendleton was once in a similar situation where a woman, previously Catholic, came to him hoping to be baptized in secret so that she would not be cut off by her Catholic patrons. Pendleton had replied that while she did not need to advertise her conversion, she should be brave and independent in this matter and make an open confession of her faith by being...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Unsigned, possibly written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. The Bishop’s secretary informs Morse that his letter to the Bishop of August 7th has arrived. The Bishop is currently in attendance at the First Assembly of South Africa, but the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return in November. The Bishop’s secretary encloses 10 blank baptism record cards for Morse, and also requests further...