Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of Dec. 16th, 1932. Pendleton was pleased to receive Christmas messages from New Church members all over the world. Pendleton notes with gratitude Rev. Lima’s return to the Rio Society and expresses his regret at the death of Rev. Lima’s wife. On the loss of Lima’s wife, Pendleton writes, “[it] is a severe trial, but we in the Church confess the truth that in and through the severest misfortunes, the Lord provides for our eternal well-being.” Names mentioned: Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima, Mrs. (Marietta) Leonardos