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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.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton reminds Harris of the decision to hold a General Assembly in London in 1928. The Church will contribute $200 towards Harris’ traveling expenses should he choose to attend.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton was sad to learn in Harris’ letter of April 11th that he (Harris) will be unable to attend the 1928 General Assembly in London. However, Pendleton was happy to read that the people of Arbutus have been very pleased with Harris’ work and would like him to continue as their pastor. Pendleton has suggested that Rev. Fred E. Waelchli make an episcopal visit to Dallas on his way Los Angeles this summer....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton discusses the difficulties faced by Gladish in maintaining a New Church school in Colchester; He writes that “outsiders” should only be admitted for the purpose of maintaining the school, but that if maintaining the school becomes the primary objective, the New Church element in the school will soon vanish. Regarding the matter of Colchester increasing its proportion of financial support for the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Sept. 5th. Pendleton has just returned from an automobile trip out to Pittsburg with a group of people from Bryn Athyn to attend the dedication of the new church building there. Pendleton appoints Gladish as secretary for the upcoming British Assembly. Pendleton discusses whether to appoint a permanent Assembly Treasurer; He supposes that the Treasurer’s job would be...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of May 13th. Bishop DeCharms will attend the Assembly. DeCharms was unable to travel to South Africa due to a shortage of funds from the South African management. With Bishop Tilson approaching 80 years old, Pendleton hopes the younger ministers will be able to aid him in fulfilling his responsibilities. Pendleton understands that it has been difficult to find placement...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Walter E. Brickman in Edinburgh, TX, USA. Pendleton was glad to learn from Brickman’s letter that he has been engaging in some active work for the Church. Pendleton thinks Mr. Gladish will be glad to hear of the Kitzelman family and will welcome them to Chicago. Pendleton hears David Gladish has been thinking of moving to Texas. In Bryn Athyn, the Assembly has passed and they are having a quiet summer.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for this brief acknowledgement of Willard’s congratulations on his (Pendleton’s) 70th birthday. Pendleton received many such congratulations, and he was particularly moved by the effort put into the birthday celebrations by Raymond, Mildred, Harold, and Clara. Pendleton has written to Alex P. Lindsay in response to the Pittsburgh Pastoral Council’s request for an assistant pastor. Norman...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton confirms that Willard’s estimate of the matter of Norman (Reuter) relocating to Pittsburgh to serve as assistant pastor is correct. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Willard and Gay (Pendleton) at the Assembly, and he writes that Willard need not bring his robes for the reading the lessens at the opening of one of the sessions. Names mentioned: Norman (Reuter), Gay (Pendleton)