General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-01-29
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. When Pendleton was last in London, he spoke with Ottley about the possibility of Mr. Bjorck joining the General Church. With reference to this conversation, Pendleton thinks Ottley will be interested in the enclosed copy of a letter from Bjorck to Pendleton. Names mentioned: Mr. (Albert) Bjorck
Dates:
1920-01-29
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-02-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton informs Ottley that there will be an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn next June. He had the idea for this council while in South Africa overseeing the reception of the Durban Society into the General Church, and the idea was reinforced when Ottley and Rev. Tilson joined the General Church. Writing about this Council, Pendleton comments, “You will agree with me, I am sure, that the need of the...
Dates:
1920-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-04-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of March 16th with enclosures. Pendleton is preparing to depart on his Spring trip, and he looks forward to seeing Ottley in Bryn Athyn in June for the International Church Council. Pendleton would like to discuss Ottley’s forwarded correspondence with Mr. Presland, but he does not currently have the time. Pendleton has been discussing travel plans with Mr. Tilson; The...
Dates:
1920-04-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1921-02-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Jan. 21st with enclosures. He remarks, “Mr. Buss’ explanation of Mooki’s rebellion is exceedingly lame,” and he suggests that Theodore Pitcairn would be interested in reading the letter as well. Pendleton finds it difficult to believe that Mr. Acton claimed that the General Church does not stand for any particular principles; Pendleton writes, “All know that the General Church stands for very definite principles, the leading one of which, namely,...
Dates:
1921-02-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley. "Hotel Edward" stationary. No Date. Typed copy by Freda Pendleton attached.
On his return to Durban from Basutoland, Pendleton received Ottley’s letters of Feb. 8th and March 6th. In Basutoland, Pendleton baptized 20 “natives” and ordained 4. Pendleton discusses Mr. Tilson’s independent New Church society and what would happen to it if he died. Pendleton believes it will ultimately join either the Conference Church or the...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1915-11-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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 Pendleton 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....
Dates:
1915-11-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-02-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...
Dates:
1916-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-07-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of March 25th and report of May 5th. The General Assembly in Bryn Athyn was very successful; There was a larger attendance than ever before (230 guests), and there was a sense of unity and hope for the future. Pendleton believes the tensions in the Church are easing a bit; "The questions that have recently disturbed the Church were brought as near to a solution as we...
Dates:
1916-07-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1922-05-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Apr. 24th; Mr. Acton will write something in memory of Mr. (Alfred) Stroh for the Life, drawing from Baeckstrom’s information about the funeral and from a letter by Mrs. Stroh to Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton. The applications for General Church membership have been received, and Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom will now probably need to find a larger room for holding...
Dates:
1922-05-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1922-07-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of June 16th. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that the slanders about the Church which have been circulating in Sweden do not merit a response; Public replies are rarely effective because those who want to believe the slanders will believe them anyway, and those who do not want to believe them wont. Pendleton has not been able to read this most recent attack yet, but...
Dates:
1922-07-11