Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton believes it would be best if W.F.P. gives someone else the topic assigned to him (Pendleton) for the London Assembly; Pendleton read a paper on the same subject just two years prior at the Glenview Assembly, and he feels he does not have anything significant to add at this time. However, he is currently preparing a new paper which he will present if W.F.P. would like. Pendleton agrees to go to London at the time...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Kingsley Hotel letterhead. Pendleton’s time in London is almost over; Tomorrow he and Beatrice will depart for Colchester to attend the Assembly. Mr. Pitcairn, two of his boys, and Mr. Deltenre are on their way to the Assembly from Holland. On Wednesday, Pendleton delivered a lecture on the Doctrines to the people of the London Society. Pendleton was impressed by several members during the discussion after the lecture....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Shaftesbury Hotel, Colchester letterhead. Pendleton reports that the Assembly in Colchester was a success. Members from several different countries were present, including the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, and Sweden. There were several interesting speeches, and accounts were given of the Church work being done in Brussels and Sweden. Of the Assembly, Pendleton writes, “That which impressed me most was the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Hotell Excelsior letterhead. Continuing on their European tour, Pendleton and his wife have arrived in Stockholm. Their visit began with an informal meeting of the Church circle; Pendleton comments, “The occasion was altogether delightful- was like an old Academy meeting.” He concludes that Academy thought is strong in Sweden, and he advises that the “Church will make no mistake in giving hearty support to the work that...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. General Church of the New Jerusalem, Brussels letterhead. Pendleton reports that the meetings in the Hague were very successful. They were attended by the members of the Hague circle, 10-12 people, as well as 8 visitors from abroad. Pendleton feels that his extemporaneous message at the opening meeting was made stronger by the presence of several prominent Conference members, including Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Wynter. On the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No date. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Pittsburgh Assembly. He has been assuming that W.F.P. will preach on the Assembly Sunday, but he has not had confirmation of this. In case W.F.P. is unwilling to preach, Pendleton requests that W.F.P. assign a visiting minister to fill the pulpit. There is a banquet planned for the Friday night which will include a musical program and time for speeches and addresses. It...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in New York, NY, USA. Pendleton writes that he will be glad to preach for Gill during his visit to the New York society, and he hopes Gill will feel free to make any changes to the music and lesson program sent by Pendleton’s secretary. Pendleton will give his address on the Ministry of Blessing during the Saturday evening meeting.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has been unable to reply to Iungerich’s letter of Dec. 19th until now due to a recent outbreak of influenza in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes that it would be a pleasure if Iungerich were to bring Walter (Horigan?) to the midyear meetings. Pendleton would like Walter to prepare a paper for presentation at the ministers’ meetings. Pendleton has heard from Iungerich’s mother of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburg, PA, USA. Pendleton warns Iungerich that he may not be able to write a formal paper for the Assembly, however, he will prepare an Address of some kind, perhaps for the banquet. Pendleton suggests that he preach for the Society on Sunday and administer the Holy Supper afterward with Iungerich assisting. Pendleton has received general invitations from both Alex and Telford. Pendleton plans to leave Chicago on the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the Consistory enjoyed Iungerich’s letter about the “Brazilian affairs.” Pendleton believes it will not be difficult to secure money for the publishing of The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine. Pendleton encloses a copy of a letter he has just written to Mr. Pfeiffer. It is in response to Pfeiffer’s letter containing extracts from speeches made at a recent meeting of The...