Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters to him of August 4th and 14th and to the Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) of July 25th. He is pleased to hear that Waelchli’s work in the Canadian Northwest is going so well and that the Church has been gaining so many new followers. He comments, “Our opponents say that wherever we go we divide the Church. That is at times the appearance, but what they do not realize, or rather...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton reports that Waelchli’s letters to the Bishop of February 25th and March 8th have been received and discussed by the Consistory. They considered the idea of Waelchli ending his work for the school and devoting his full time to work for the General Church. The principal issue is that more funds would be needed to carry out this plan. The matter will be discussed further at a later date, possibly at a joint...

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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one with General Church of the New Jerusalam letterhead. Pendleton is very pleased with Waelchli’s response to Mrs. Crockett in which he explains the differences between Convention and the General Church. Pendleton agrees with Waelchli in wishing there was more the General Church could do for the Atlanta Circle and the South. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Florence F.) Crockett

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s recent letter. He comments that the “Gustafson” matter appears to be “shaping up satisfactorily,” and he thinks the way may be opening for further General Church development in the South. He writes that while it is nice to have Mr. Speirs as an ally, it blurs the lines between Convention’s work and the General Church’s work. Pendleton confirms Waelchli’s view of “S. G.’s” aloof...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton sees from Waelchli’s report that the Middleport group continues to persevere. Later in the day, Pendleton plans to attend the funeral of one of the oldest members of the Middleport circle, Mrs. James Cooper. The next day they will have another funeral, this one for Miss Annie Moir who recently passed away in Atlantic City. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received several letters from Waelchli along with a report of his recent episcopal trips. Pendleton remarks that the Petersen matter is of “more than passing interest,” and he hopes Waelchli will encourage Petersen. Pendleton has spoken to Bishop DeCharms regarding the letter from Mr. Alden’s brother. He asked DeCharms to instruct...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Oct. 31st, Nov. 29th, and Dec. 9th and is pleased with Fercken’s progress in Lausanne. Pendleton writes that Mr. (Theodore?) Pitcairn may be able to assist Fercken in making missionary trips to Geneva. A certificate of membership has been sent to Madame St. Pern. Pendleton hopes Madame Delieutraz-Bourquin may represent the beginning of the General Church in Geneva....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Jan. 30th and Feb. 8th with four enclosed membership applications. Pendleton is pleased with the work Fercken is doing in Lausanne and Geneva, and he reports that Rev. Baeckstrom has also been having success in Stockholm. The next General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June, and Pendleton would like Fercken to prepare a report of his work in Switzerland to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Feb. 14th and 22nd with enclosed letter from Madame St. Pern which Mr. Pitcairn was able to translate. Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s health is slowly improving; He recently attended a lecture given by Raymond Pitcairn about the new church building. The new church building in Philadelphia was dedicated the previous Sunday. There will also be a dedication of the church and...