Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Barger’s address which has now been turned over to Mr. Odhner who will write a report for the Life on Barger’s lectures in the Hague and Rotterdam. Barger has asked for a critique of the lecture, but Pendleton only wishes to express his appreciation; He regards it as a masterly presentation of the subject, well adapted to the general public. Mr. Alden tells Pendleton that Barger...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letters of March 21st and May 2nd with enclosed report from Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre. Much preparation was needed for the Assembly, but everyone in Bryn Athyn agrees that it was worth it. It ended up being the largest Assembly yet: 230 guests. There was a feeling of unity and encouragement for the future, and the questions which had been plaguing the Church “were brought as near to a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of July 14th giving more information about Mr. Fluiter. Pendleton called together members of the Extension Committee, and it was decided that Mr. Pitcairn will pay Fluiter’s traveling expenses so that he may come to the US and study for the ministry in Bryn Athyn. If Fluiter accepts this offer and departs almost immediately, Pendleton thinks he may arrive in time for the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer has finally arrived in Bryn Athyn after being delayed in Holland for months. He has begun his studies in the theological school and has made a very favorable impression. Pendleton hopes arrangements will be made to have his fiancée come to Bryn Athyn as well so that she may study in the college. Pfeiffer has reported that Barger advanced him money while Pfeiffer was waiting for the departure...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton writes that it was a pleasure to hear from Baeckström about the Stockholm Circle; It is hard for Pendlton to realize that Alfred Stroh is no longer a central figure there. Pendleton would like to visit Sweden again, but does not think it will be possible until the war is over. Pendleton writes about life in Bryn Athyn; The internal strife is not as bad as it was, but there are still many difficulties....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 24th and June 9th; Pendleton finds the evidence of progress in Baeckstrom’s report gratifying. With this letter, Pendleton’s encloses authorization for Baeckstrom to administer Holy Supper and perform the marriage ceremony. Ideally, Baeckstrom would have been ordained into the 2nd degree of the priesthood before performing these ceremonies, but the war is making...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of Nov. 16th and Jan. 5th. Pendleton is happy to receive Mr. Bromberg and his sons into the Church. Pendleton also notes that one of those recently baptized, Mr. Magnell, is a new convert. Raymond Pitcairn had forgotten about the situation with Mr. Bronnicke, but Pendleton has reminded him; Pendleton would like to know if anything has been done yet to relieve the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The Bishop will be in Glenview on Sunday the 11th and in Chicago on Sunday the 18th for the Chicago District Assembly, and he would like to know whether Synnestvedt would like to host a Pittsburgh Assembly during the week of Sunday the 25th. Pendleton then gives an update about life in Bryn Athyn during the War. He writes, “For the past few days people have been gathering to Bryn Athyn from the many quarters...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton thanks Synnestvedt for his letter of Dec. 19th; He enjoyed reading about the affairs of the Pittsburgh society, and the encouraging tone of the letter reminded him of the “old days.” Pendleton reports that his recent trip to Canada was satisfactory. He comments, “War conditions are of course somewhat adverse to a lively manifestation of spiritual interests, yet even on this score I cannot complain.”...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Synnestvedt will preach in Bryn Athyn on February 3rd, before the Consistory meetings begin. Pendleton will ask Fred (Gyllenhaal?) to preach on the 10th, when the meetings have concluded. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt’s son, Doron, will pass through Bryn Athyn on his way to France. Names mentioned: Fred (Gyllenhaal?), Doron (Synnestvedt)