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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. He will arrive on Oct. 12th. He may not have time to prepare a formal paper, but he suggests that he might give an informal address at the Friday supper instead. If desired, Pendleton will preach Sunday morning, at which time they will administer the Holy Supper.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Pittsburgh District Assembly, address, sermon, Holy Supper, teachers’ meeting, etc. He has received invitations to stay with Alex and Rene (Lindsay?) and with Telford (Rhodes?). From Pittsburgh, he will continue on to Cincinnati and then Glenview to visit the Sharon Church. Names mentioned: Alex and Rene (Alex P. Lindsay and Rene Heilman?), Telford (Telford O....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Regarding the schedule for the upcoming Pittsburgh district assembly, Pendleton suggests having the Holy Supper either in the evening or directly following the morning service, rather than in the afternoon. In Bryn Athyn, the schools have opened successfully. Attendance is at a record high, with the college having over 50 students and the elementary school having about 150. Additionally, the elementary school...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton neglected to inform Tilson in his last letter that Mr. Alden will supply him with any parts of the Liturgy he might want; Tilson should send Alden a statement of what he would like to have. Mr. Gyllenhaal has written Pendleton two long letters regarding his proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. To date, only several of the leading men of the Peckham Rye society have considered...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton informs Tilson that he will not be able to attend the upcoming British Assembly. He therefore appoints Tilson president of the Assembly and asks if he will act as celebrant in administering Holy Supper to the congregation. He suggests Tilson ask Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Bjorck to assist with Holy Supper. Pendleton has just received news from Gyllenhaal that Bjorck has been in a serious accident. He hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has been traveling nearly continuously for the last two months, and, as a result, his correspondence has fallen behind. He has just returned home from a series of meetings hosted in Pittsburgh by the Sons of the Academy. He has an unanswered letter from Gyllenhaal on his desk in which Gyllenhaal describes the final meeting of the Peckham Rye society and inquires about the upcoming British Assembly in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Health permitting, Pendleton would like Tilson to preside at the upcoming Colchester assembly and act as celebrant of the Holy Supper for the occasion. Pendleton also directs Tilson to an article, written by Pendleton, which the Life has recently published on the topic of Free Will. If Tilson feels so inclined, Pendleton would appreciate his feedback on the article. Names mentioned: Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased with the contents of the letter Tilson sent to Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments that “spiritism” appears to be the “weakness in the situation,” and he congratulates Tilson on his handling of the conversation. If Tilson can arrange to visit Sexton on the Isle of Jersey, the General Church will pay his traveling expenses. If Tilson is in agreement with Pendleton that the next General Assembly...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Bryn Athyn, PA. As Pitcairn is scheduled to preach in the Cathedral on Sunday, Dec. 2nd, Rennels reminds him that this service coincides with the monthly administration of Holy Supper.