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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton read W.F.P.’s most recent letter aloud to the Philosophy Club. The Club chose to invite Acton to deliver an address to them. The Club was also able to raise enough money to sponsor Homer coming to Pittsburgh. Pendleton will ask Acton to preach on Sunday and Homer to read a paper on Saturday evening. Names mentioned: Mr. Alfred Acton, Homer (Synnestvedt)

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. 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 had no 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...

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...

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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.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Dec. 20th. Pendleton writes that it will be a pleasure to see Bjorck in Bryn Athyn for the Ministers’ Council Meetings. According to the custom of the Council, those who wish to read a paper may notify the secretary, and then the Council calls on certain papers to be read at the meeting. Pendleton will make sure Bjorck’s paper is recorded with the secretary.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering in Dunfield, NJ, USA. Pendleton thinks he should deliver an address at the School opening this year but sees no reason why it should not vary from year to year as in the past. Pendleton reports that most of his time at home over the summer has been spent answering letters; Fred Waelchli, Fred Gyllenhaal, and Mr. (William?) Whitehead have all sent interesting news from different parts of New Church. Pendleton will speak more with...