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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-07-29
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Kingsley Hotel letterhead.
Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of July 10th and also a copy of W.F.P.’s letter to Mr. Rosenquist. Pendleton will see Rosenquist in Stockholm and possibly also in Gothenburg. Alfred Stroh reports that Rosenquist holds Academy views and has been carrying out good work for the Church. If this proves true, Pendleton believes the Church ought to support him. Stroh has been preparing for the...
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1913-07-29
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1928-04-30
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letters of March 25th and April 14th with enclosed letter from Mr. Andersen to Bjorck. Pendleton is not surprised about Anderson’s attitude: How could they expect him to fully understand the General Church view on the Writings when he has done most of his study by himself? However, Pendleton thinks some of Anderson’s present attitude towards the General Church may be...
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1928-04-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-07-24
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton agrees with Iungerich’s criticism of Pfeiffer’s doctrinal ideas regarding mediate and immediate influx. Pendleton reports on the contents of his letter to Theodore Pitcairn; He has told Pitcairn that there may be hope of reconciliation if the Hague changes their stance. As things are now, Pendleton believes the Hague’s current position will eventually lead to their withdrawal from the General...
Dates:
1930-07-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1927-07-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter and Auuual Report of June 15th. Pendleton understands Acton's struggle with his society's "apparent indifference to spiritual instruction." This is a common problem which requires patience and consistent effort. Pendleton had assumed Acton had his own Council, but since he does not, Pendleton recommends Acton wait to appoint one until after his upcoming ordination into...
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1927-07-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1918-04-18
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, France. The General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Handwritten French copy and typed French copy attached.
Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letters of Dec. 9th, Dec. 31st, and Feb. 14th. Pendleton recommends that Hussenet discuss with M. de Chazal the situation in Lausanne between M. Fercken and M. Regamey. Pendleton explains that M. Fercken studied for one year in Bryn Athyn and was received as a minister...
Dates:
1918-04-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1920-12-30
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet. Handwritten French copy attached, most likely translated by Mr. or Mrs. Eldred Iungerich.
Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of Nov. 24th with enclosed membership applications for Dr. and Mrs. Boyesen and two of Hussenet’s children, Elie and Olivia. Pendleton hopes Hussenet’s missionary work will bring favorable results. Concerning the activities of Conference and Convention in Paris, Pendleton writes, “For some strange reason...
Dates:
1920-12-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal , 1914-05-13
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Bombay, India.
Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal of changes to the General Church’s position as it relates to Mr. Bhatt and his followers. They have recently formed their own New Church organization in India. The money that was sent for Mr. Patel to come to America has been returned. The meeting which instituted this organization was presided over by Mr. Morris, meaning that Conference influences prevailed. Pendleton remains hopeful...
Dates:
1914-05-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1914-07-13
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Port Louis, Mauritius Island.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of April 27th and June 20th. Pendleton anticipated what Gyllenhaal wrote about Mr. Morse and other Church friends in Australia; Pendleton hopes Mr. Morse will be able to come to Bryn Athyn some time in the future. Pendleton was pleasantly surprised by Gyllenhaal’s experiences in Bombay and Bhavnagar with Professor Bhatt and his followers; Conference...
Dates:
1914-07-13
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. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1924-04-09
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal.
Upon returning from vacation in Boston, Pendleton received Gyllenhaal’s letter of March 14th. Mr. Worchester of the Convention Church will be visiting Bryn Athyn shortly, Pendleton suspects for the purpose of discussing the General Church’s “supposed trenching on their field.” In response to Gyllenhaal’s request that Pendleton approve of Assembly invitations for the Conference Church’s London ministers, Pendleton writes that...
Dates:
1924-04-09
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