Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Society has received him with a kindly spirit, praising his sermons and doctrinal classes. However, Pendleton believes things are still in the “primary state,” and once they move into the “secondary state,” they “shall find what is in the wood.” There is discontent in the society over the progress the children have been making at the church school, and Pendleton has made an investigation into the matter. He has observed several of Venita (Pendleton’s) classes, and he believes the problems in the school were largely due to the previous unrest in the society. Of Venita, he writes, “I find that no one is more critical of Venita’s mistakes or system, than Venita herself. I like this because it means capacity for progress.” He has not had enough time to determine whether Venita teaches the “three R’s” sufficiently, but he has observed that the older children read exceptionally well. Pendleton notes that his overall strategy as Pastor is to “arouse as much affection for the spiritual things of the Church as possible; and in all external matters, to move slowly.” Pendleton asks W.F.P. to give his love to Luelle (Pendleton) and tell her that both Pendleton and Beatrice (Pendleton) look forward to having her in Pittsburgh. Names mentioned: Venita (Pendleton), Luelle (Pendleton), Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)