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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that the General Church cannot take on any additional expense at this time. If fact, the Academy has already been forced to cut the salaries of its teachers and workers by 10%. Pendleton writes that the General Church never had a real foundation in Brussels, and the death of Mr. (Ernest) Deltenre has ended even the appearance of a foundation. Madame (Maria) Deltenre has...

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. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of June 16th. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that the slanders about the Church which have been circulating in Sweden do not merit a response; Public replies are rarely effective because those who want to believe the slanders will believe them anyway, and those who do not want to believe them wont. Pendleton has not been able to read this most recent attack yet, but...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Despite financial difficulties, the Board of Directors has agreed that a greater teaching force is needed in Bryn Athyn to accommodate the growing schools. Pendleton suggested that Synnestvedt might relocate to Bryn Athyn to teach next September. The Academy Finance Association will need to appeal to the Church for funding, and so Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will state “what sum would be sufficient in order...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland, SA. Pendleton has received Brown’s letters of June 21st and July 5th with enclosures regarding the “Basutoland situation”. Pendleton is proud of the way Brown, Theo (Pitcairn), and Mofokeng represented the General Church in the meeting with Buss, Mooki, et al. In a recent letter, Theo (Pitcairn) has expressed the opinion that Brown ought to remain in Basutoland for two more years. Pendleton has met with the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton was pleased to learn from Tilson’s letter of Dec. 10th that his health and vitality are improving. Pendleton has not heard from Mr. Gyllenhaal, or anyone aside from Tilson, regarding Gyllenhaal’s proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. Pendleton regards this idea favorably, although there may be some difficulty involved as Burton Road is not a General Church society. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sending Tilson a copy of his correspondence with Mr. and Mrs. White from years ago. He had hoped that Mrs. White would “cease from spreading scandal,” but it appears that she remains jealous due to the close friendship of her daughter with Mr. Morse and Miss Taylor. Pendleton agrees with Tilson on the impropriety of a man living with, and promising marriage to, another woman while his legal wife is...

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...