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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1936-02-21

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of February 7th with enclosures. He has also received a letter from Mr. Bjorck, enclosing a copy of a letter he wrote to Bishop DeCharms and asking for Pendleton’s advice about publishing it. Pendleton responded to Bjorck that his letter constitutes an open attack on the General Church and would necessitate his separation unless he recalls all the copies he sent out and expresses his regret. Pendleton was pleased with Tilson’s reply to a similar request from Bjorck. He discusses Bjorck’s case, writing, “With you, I am also ‘sorry for him.’ He came here with a chip on his shoulder. You know his manner of speaking what he calls the ‘truth’ about persons and things. The consequence was that he left Bryn Athyn an embittered man. He is given to quoting from memory, parts of conversations with others, which are not infrequently misleading; not that he intends them to be so, but in so writing about doctrinal issues, there are many chances of error, and of unintended misrepresentations.” Tilson’s letter will be read aloud to the Consistory in Bryn Athyn. Names mentioned: Mr. (Albert) Bjorck, Bishop (George) DeCharms

Dates

  • 1936-02-21

Extent

From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository

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