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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has been informed that the marriage of Venita Blair and Gilbert Smith interferes with the proposed dates for the Pittsburgh assembly. Pendleton asks whether it might be possible to change the date of the wedding, in which case, he will travel first to Glenview and then to Pittsburgh afterwards. Names mentioned: Eldred (Iungerich), Venita Blair, Gilbert Smith

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Reuter’s letter of September 2nd, in which Reuter inquires about the responsibility of a minister when performing a “mixed” marriage, i.e., a marriage between people of two different faiths. Pendleton hopes to bring the matter before the Consistory, but he currently does not have a clear answer for Reuter. He writes, “The simple fact is that the General Church has never formulated any...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter and report of January 9th. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the February ministers’ meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Tilson is unable to be present. Pendleton notes that these meetings have grown in popularity and are now second only to the General Assemblies. Pendleton was surprised to learn of Tilson’s deafness and hopes it will not interfere much with his work....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 2nd. He is relieved that Pitcairn agrees with him on “the marriage question.” He states, “The spiritual law is absolute, Christianity and polygamy cannot be mixed, and no New Church minister should knowingly baptize any one known to be living with more than one woman.” Pendleton would also like to insist on a Christian marriage ceremony, but he does not know...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with enclosed exchange between him and Moffat (Mcanyana). Pendleton does not entirely understand Moffatt’s complaints, but he understands the Moffat is unhappy and would like to return to Durban where he is more qualified for the work. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn answered Moffatt wisely, and he wonders how Mr. Elphick and Elmo...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Rennels requests the marriage date and the full name of Maria van der Feen’s husband to update the Church’s records. Names mentioned: Maria (Anna) van der Feen

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. F. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that the Bishop has received his letter of May 21st but is too busy to answer it at this time. Synnestvedt’s daughter, Lucile, is getting married, and Synnestvedt is attempting to obtain an updated General Church address list in order to send out wedding invitations. F. Pendleton will loan Synnestvedt her address book and trusts that he will return...