Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint CLoud, Seine et Marne, France. Pendleton thanks Hussenet for his Christmas greeting and his sympathies for the death of Pendleton’s brother, Bishop W. F. Pendleton. Pendleton feels that although the Church has suffered a natural loss by his brother’s death, it has made “a definite spiritual gain, in that his spirit abides with us the more powerfully.” Pendleton looks forward to meeting Hussenet at the upcoming London...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton acknowledges Hussenet’s letter of December 12th with enclosed reports. He shares Hussenet’s feeling of enthusiasm for the General Church and is happy to know that 1928 London Assembly impressed Hussenet so favorably. Of the Assembly, Pendleton writes, “For myself it was one of the greatest occasions of my life. The realization that it was an epoch in our history was borne in upon me at...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s last letter in which Hussenet reports on the 19th of June celebrations in his society and the baptism of several young people. Pendleton was with the Pittsburgh society during June 19th for the laying of the cornerstone of their new church building. Pendleton will soon travel to South Africa with Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pitcairn. They...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton informs Hussenet that there have been further setbacks regarding his trip to Europe; Mr. Raymond Pitcairn will no longer be able to travel due to his wife’s ill health, and the ship on which they were to sail has been delayed. Pendleton will now sail directly to England for the British Assembly in August and travel to Paris after the Assembly has ended.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton congratulates Gyllenhaal on his engagement to Miss Pemberton. Pendleton requests a report of Gyllenhaal’s trip to Basutoland; Pendleton would like to know about the state of the Basuto people and the prospects for the Church amongst them. Mr. Odhner has been communicating with Mr. (Samuel) Mofokeng, and there is talk of possibly bringing Mofokeng and his wife to Bryn Athyn for a year. The...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of August 26th. Pendleton discusses matters related to Gyllenhaal’s transfer to England: He is pleased with Gyllenhaal’s proposal to preach at both Peckham Rye and Colchester every Sunday, and he discusses Gyllenhaal’s new salary. Pendleton has heard from Mr. Acton of the recent successful assembly meetings in Colchester, and he thinks this bodes well for the work of...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal. Pendleton asks Gyllenhaal to make an official call for an Assembly in the Bishop’s name. The Assembly will be held in Colchester, and as neither the Bishop nor his representative will be present, Gyllenhaal will preside.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 19th. Pendleton advises Gyllenhaal on organizing the upcoming Colchester Assembly, re: invitations, Holy Supper, addresses, etc. Names mentioned: Mr. (R. J.) Tilson, Theodore (Pitcairn)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s note from Theodore (Pitcairn) in which he expresses his wish to hold a special service to prepare the public hall for the sacred uses that will be performed there during the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton suggests a “temporary consecration” rather than a full “dedication” as the building will revert to multiple uses once the Assembly is over. Names mentioned: Theodore...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton encloses an official letter for Gyllenhaal to read aloud at the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton reports that he has not seen Theodore Pitcairn much as he (Pitcairn) is still in Toronto where meetings are being held for the teachers and the Sons of the Academy. Pendleton has heard a good report of the teachers’ meeting, and he hopes the Sons will grant material assistance again this year for...