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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the prospect of inviting the Ministers’ Council and the Executive Committee to meet in Pittsburgh next June was discussed at the annual meeting. All were in favor, and Pendleton feels it will be of great benefit to the society if it can be arranged. It was also proposed at this meeting that they change the way of supporting the school so that it can be offered for free. Pendleton writes that...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton received the certificate from W.F.P. in plenty of time for his trip to Zanesville. Concerning W.F.P.’s letter about the recent Consistory meeting, Pendleton comments, “. . . as you rightly remark, I have had my say. Certainly I should be ungracious not to be pleased at the attitudes of my fellow members.” Pendleton reports that he is preparing a paper for the District Assembly, but he will have to leave before...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society ran out of time to discuss the prospect of a district assembly at its recent annual meeting. The matter was referred to the Church Committee, which has not made a decision yet. On returning home from visiting Erie, Pendleton came down with bronchitis. The doctor has ordered him not to work for several days, and so Walter Brickman will preach in his place on Sunday....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Although the date is earlier than expected, Pendleton will be able to attend the next Consistory meeting. Pendleton thinks Mr. David will serve as a fine replacement in Pittsburgh during his absence over the summer. The itinerary for Pendleton’s trip around Europe depends on Alfred Stroh’s movements; He needs this information as soon as possible so that he may inform the societies of his schedule. Pendleton is enclosing a...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was glad to learn of the Consistory’s favorable attitude regarding his proposed relocation to Bryn Athyn. There are signs that the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors will approve as well. If W.F.P. is unable to make his planned trip to Pittsburgh, Pendleton will come to Bryn Athyn instead. He may decide to bring Beatrice so they can look at housing options together, in the event that they are...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton met with Mr. Pitcairn who informed him that the Academy and Consistory have voted on the matter of Pendleton’s proposed transfer to Bryn Athyn. A meeting of the General Church Executive Committee is scheduled for Dec. 13th for the same purpose. Pendleton will plan to visit W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn after the 13th. Pendleton has discussed his potential relocation with the Church Committee in Pittsburgh; They responded...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the response to his last two letters. He regrets that he will not be able to attend the upcoming Consistory meeting in Bryn Athyn. If it were not for the expense of traveling, Pendleton would like to visit monthly instead of just once or twice per year. He hopes their sister benefit from her recent trip south and that the recent trouble did not interfere with her enjoyment.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton requests a certificate of identification from W.F.P. so that he will be able to perform an upcoming marriage ceremony in Ohio.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton's secretary (Freda Pendleton). Pendleton will arrive in Bryn Athyn on Tuesday morning and will depart for Pittsburgh. However, if the date of the Consistory meeting is moved, he will have to change his plans accordingly.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburch, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that while he can appreciate Iungerich’s feeling of haste under the circumstances, he hopes Iungerich can understand that those who have been continuously involved in the events and discussions feel otherwise. Pendleton’s calendar for May and June is packed; He has had to ask Mr. Synnestvedt to oversee the Washington-Arbutus Assembly and Bishop DeCharms to oversee the New York Assembly....