Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton reports on the progress of the two African students in the Bryn Athyn theological school. He discusses a recent incident involving an article written by one of the students, John Jiyana: “I have not yet been able to get the article written by John, and my only definite knowledge of its contents is drawn from your letter to him, in which you refer to certain features of its contents. The effect was to make me doubt the advisability of ordaining him, at this time at least. My view is that those who are ordained should show evidence of having consecrated their lives to the cause of the New Church. In this I am not certain of John. Jonas, while a more simple mind, appears to be much under John’s influence.” Pendleton also informs Pitcairn about a recent meeting of the Theological School faculty, in which they discussed the Church’s recent efforts to train African theologs in Bryn Athyn. He writes, “The opinion was unanimous that it had not proven a success, that if the natives could be taken by themselves and the instruction altogether adapted to their state, more apparent success could doubtless be attained, but that even then the environment in this country is very unsuitable to them, they learn more in that way that is inimical than they would receive benefit from the teaching in the school . . . It is conceivable that a native who is educated and who by association has become immune to the white man civilization might study with us on the footing of a self responsible European or American, but not those who in more primitive states. As to this it also appears to me that the most highly educated natives would be most open to racial antagonisms. At least it is I think often the case in this country, save perhaps with a few exceptions men of large outlook, as well as a higher education.” Pendleton suggests Pitcairn might open a theological school for African natives in the future. Fpr now, it was decided that John will return to Africa at the end of the term, and Jonas will remain another year. Pendleton ends the letter with a note that Rev. Leonardos’ business has failed, and as a result, Pendleton’s trip to Rio has been indefinitely delayed, Names mentioned: John (Jiyana), Jonas (Mphatse), W. F. Pendleton, (Rev. Henry) Leonardos