Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Basutoland, South Africa. Pendleton relays the news that Gerald Pitcairn has just passed away. He had been ill for some time, presumably with influenza, but neither the family nor the doctor thought it very serious until shortly before his death. It now seems that he died from an abscess on the brain. Pendleton has just seen Clio (Gerald’s wife) and Mrs. Glenn (Gerald’s mother). He remarks, “Naturally the situation, with all those small children is a distressing one. However, Cleo has herself in hand and Providence is over all.” Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Jan. 23rd recounting his travels. Pendleton recalls a similar journey with Pitcairn several years ago: “Curious how one longs for it, the small boat, the Indian crew, tropical heat and all, a breath of the old Inanda days of four years gone, you and I together, both ailing, one in one way and the other in another, -- not talking much, but quietly impressed by the unique surroundings and vaguely speculating as to what the end of the mission would be.” Pendleton thanks Pitcairn for the information regarding Denver. The society there is divided amongst itself, complicating the matter of their calling Henry (Heinrichs) as their new Pastor. Pendleton hears from Kesniel (Acton) that Pitcairn had malaria. He hopes Pitcairn has fully recovered by now. Names mentioned: Gerald Glenn, Cleo (Clio Elizabeth Pollock Glenn), Mrs. (Cara Starkey) Glenn, Henry (Heinrichs), Kesniel (C. Acton) Glenn