Scope and Contents Box 1 - Early Church History contains the following: 1795 Letter from Ralph Mather to Robert Carter 1803-35 Record of the Proceedings of the Acting Committee 1804 Printed copy of the Constitution of the New Jerusalem Church 1828 Letter from Rev. John Hargrove to the Acting Committee 1831 -52 Papers regarding New Church Property 1843-54 Minutes, Notes, and Correspondence regarding 1st Society 1848-64 Proceedings of Trustees 1849 Draft Constitution of New Jerusalem Church 1854-56 Samuel...

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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia, PA to Artemas Pitcairn in Oil City, PA. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page.

Contents: -Starkey encloses $756 promissory note to Artemas Pitcairn to cover 1 year $700 loan from John Pitcairn at 8% interest

Names mentioned: Mr. John Pitcairn, Jr., Mr. A. Pitcairn Places mentioned: New York, Oil City

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letters of August 26th and July 27th with the financial report of the First Dutch Society enclosed. Pendleton congratulates Pfeiffer on the progress made in Holland over the last year. He notes Pfeiffer’s public lectures, baptisms performed, increased subscriptions to “De Ware Christelijke Godsdienst,” and the institution of monthly suppers. Pendleton answers Pfeiffer’s questions...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Waelchli’s report of April 5th has been presented to the Consistory. Pendleton comments that Brad Hanlin’s death will have an effect on Middleport, but that matters appear more promising in the other New Church centers Waelchli visits. Pendleton understands Mr. Alden has communicated with Waelchli regarding the Academy’s budget cuts for the coming year. Pendleton writes, “Such a contraction is necessary all...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is unable to fully respond to Tilson’s letter of August 20th at this time but would like to acknowledge its receipt. Pendleton explains that the various boards only meet at certain intervals, and, even when they do meet, they sometimes struggle to decide financial matters. Pendleton currently has half a dozen requests for money which have yet to be dealt with. However, certain changes in recent years...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton encloses a statement, prepared by Mr. Doering, of the business relations between the Academy and Alfred Stroh. Pendleton does not think that Stroh ever really interiorly renounced the doctrines of the Church; Pendleton believes his mind became more disturbed as his sickness got worse, and Pendleton now attributes the things he said to mental infirmity. Attached: Timeline of financial relations between...

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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “A. Pitcairn, Co.” in Oil City, PA. 2 pages.

Contents: -J. Pitcairn gave Childs permission to renew loan of Dec. 10th ‘78 -if satisfactory, Childs will send $800 cash and new 12-month note for $10,800

Names mentioned: Mr. John Pitcairn

Scope and Contents Two handwritten treasury entries. Academy? 1 half page.Entry 1: “Philadelphia June 22d 1878 Received of F. E. Boericke, treasurer 8 dollars for services in the months of April, May and June respectively $24.00 Mrs. Mary Alburtus”Entry 2: Philadelphia July 30 1878 Received of F. E. Boericke, treasurer the sum of two dollars for services on the 30th of June being the 5th Sunday of the month $2.00 Mrs. Mary Alburtus”Names mentioned: F. E. Boericke, Mrs....

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Handwritten treasurer’s receipt. Academy? 1 page. Seal of a building pressed into upper lefthand corner.

Entry: "Rec’d of F. E. Boericke, treasurer the sum of eight dollars for services in December O. T. Benasaple"

(or possibly Renasaple?)