Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Ladybrand, Orange Free State. Pendleton encloses the authorization Pitcairn requested. Pendleton was glad to learn that the new building near Qhuqhu has been completed and is now in use for services. He asks whether Jonas Mphatse formally officiates at or near Qhuqhu, and he inquires what has become of Rev. Mofokeng. Pendleton comments that it looks as if Pitcairn’s day school at Alpha might “grow out of hand,” and he wonders how...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton wonders if former theological school student John Jiyana has arrived in South Africa yet. Jiyana was sent home without first being ordained, as Pendleton was “not satisfied with his state.” Pendleton himself has recently returned from a meeting of the Sons of the Academy in Pittsburgh. He remarks, “Certainly the ‘Sons’ are coming on fast. They represent a somewhat new and very interesting...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton congratulates Pitcairn and his wife on the birth of their daughter. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have just concluded, and Pendleton plans to visit Atlantic City with his wife for a few days to recuperate. Pendleton informs Pitcairn of an upcoming change to the government of the Church; He writes, “It has been decided at the forthcoming Assembly to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses a letter recently received by Pitcairn from Watanabe: “There is so far as I can see nothing in his letter to you which would warrant the conclusion that he is at this time prepared to break with Convention and come to us. It is clear that he is interiorly in sympathy with our position, but equally obvious that he does not want that fact known,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton writes that he has read sections of Pitcairn’s reply to Dr. Acton’s pamphlet and found them interesting and entertaining. The midyear council meetings will not be held this year due to the timing of the General Assembly, so the report Pitcairn sent of his episcopal work in France will simply be filed for future reference. Names mentioned: Dr. (Alfred) Acton,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton encloses an extract of a letter from the Rev. George DeCharms which he thinks will interest Harris. Pendleton hopes Harris will be able to make an investigative stop in Yalesville during his trip to Abington. Pendleton also hopes Harris will be able to attend the Council meetings and the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn at Thanksgiving time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ letter of March 31st. Pendleton was once in a similar situation where a woman, previously Catholic, came to him hoping to be baptized in secret so that she would not be cut off by her Catholic patrons. Pendleton had replied that while she did not need to advertise her conversion, she should be brave and independent in this matter and make an open confession of her faith by being...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton inquires about arrangements for the upcoming Assembly in Arbutus. Mr. Acton has arranged for Pendleton to visit Washington on his way to Baltimore, and he (Pendleton) hopes to be able to meet with Harris and members of the Arbutus society while in Washington.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly in Arbutus. Although Mr. Acton has suggested that the Bishop need not deliver an address, Pendleton feels that “unless some time is provided for a paper by the Bishop the purpose of calling an Assembly will be in large part defeated.” Pendleton will shorty be departing for New York to preside at an assembly over the weekend.