Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 4th. Pendleton discusses the future ordination of Mr. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood and whether this will entail the creation of a separate diocese. He knew that there might be some backlash to Tilson’s ordination, but he did not expect it to be so drastic. He explains his decision, writing, “My intention was and is . . . to strike directly...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton was pleased to hear of the successful local Assembly in England, and he wonders if they discussed plans for the upcoming General Assembly. Pendleton finds Gyllenhaal’s comments on Mr. Sexton interesting; Pendleton hopes Sexton’s views will become more in line with the General Church over time. Pendleton congratulates Gyllenhaal on the completion of his first year running a school. He looks forward...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Cooper that his (Pendleton’s) recommendation has been unanimously accepted; Victor Gladish will be sent to the Colchester Society. Pendleton will ordain Gladish into the first degree of the priesthood in Bryn Athyn and into the second degree at the upcoming General Assembly in London. Pendleton would like to know how much financial support Gladish may expect to receive...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Glenview, IL, USA. Care of Mr. Seymour G. Nelson. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of July 7th with enclosed membership applications. Pendleton is busy preparing for his upcoming trip to South Africa for the first South African Assembly. He hopes that Gyllenhaal and his wife are enjoying their vacation in their old hometown. Names mentioned: Albert Lewis, Charles Lewis, Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton, Agnes (Gyllenhaal)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton confirms dates for the next District Assembly in Toronto. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal that Mr. Doering will not be doing his usual trip in the interest of New Church education this year as he will be busy preparing for the Assembly. Pendleton worries that attendance at the Assemblies is “passing beyond the point where accommodation can be guaranteed.” Pendleton reports that there is nothing new in Bryn...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton is encouraged by the results of Gyllenhaal’s missionary trip to Montreal. Pendleton discusses the financial options involved with making these trips regularly. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly in Canada, including details of the sermon, order of service, address, and travel plans. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Viola W.) Rennels, Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton, Mrs. Brown

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton notes the decision of the Toronto Society in reference to a teacher for their school, and he wonders if this means Sylvia (Pemberton?) will still come to the Academy to study. Pendleton hopes to attend the Toronto Assembly next fall. Pendleton agrees that he and Gyllenhaal should arrange a meeting to help Gyllenhaal prepare a statement of the order and organization of the Olivet Church. Mrs. (Viola)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter. Pendleton will not be able to attend midyear meetings in Canada, and he suggests that if they cannot host the Assembly on the original November date, they should not hold one at all that season. Pendleton will be visiting Pittsburgh over the coming weekend.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton requests a reply from Gyllenhaal regarding whether or not he should visit Toronto during the time originally set for the Assembly. Alan (Gill) has requested that Pendleton visit Kitchener, and Pendleton discusses potential plans to visit both Toronto and Kitchener. He writes that during the “war period,” he visited Toronto and Kitchener yearly, and these visits had a similar effect to an Assembly.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton asks if the next Ontario District Assembly can be held Nov. 4th-6th. He reports that the General Assembly called for 1933 has been postponed until some later year.