Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of June 1st. He was pleased to read that the paper he published in the Life was well received in England. Pendleton reports the good news that Mr. Bjorck is recovering following his operation. Pendleton hopes they will be able to find a place for Mr. Henderson in England. He writes, “We here regard him as a gifted man, and capable of good work. His service to the future...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his last letter with enclosure. He is pleased that Bishop DeCharms’ recent visit to England for the Assembly was successful. DeCharms’ appeal on behalf of Mr. Henderson fulfilled Pendleton’s wishes. Pendleton gives his heartly approval to Tilson’ suggestion that Wynne Acton be appointed Assistant Pastor to Tilson’s society. This will allow Acton to be of greater use and will “provid[e]...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s last letter and note with an enclosed letter from Dr. Iungerich concerning affairs in France. He agrees with Tilson that there was really no place for Mr. Henderson in England, though he did try his best. Pendleton presumes Henderson is now, or shortly will be, on his way to Australia where he will hopefully find enough of a base to establish a permanent society. Pendleton would...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Erik Sandström has written to Pendleton informing him of his upcoming ordination at the British Assembly. Pendleton finds this plan satisfactory and trusts Tilson will be able to perform the ceremony. In Bryn Athyn, the General Assembly is about to commence. The expected attendance will stretch their capacity, but Pendleton takes this as a favorable sign of continued interest. After the Assembly, he will head to...

Scope and Contents Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Originally written by hand by Bishop Pendleton during his stay at Indian Lake, NY. Typed by his secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, after the Bishop's return to Bryn Athyn in September. Pendleton was pleased to receive Tilson’s note informing him that the British Assembly would go on despite the severe injuries to both Victor (Tilson? Gladish?) and Wynne (Acton). Pendleton trusts both men are on their way to a rapid...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is unable to fully respond to Tilson’s letter of August 20th at this time but would like to acknowledge its receipt. Pendleton explains that the various boards only meet at certain intervals, and, even when they do meet, they sometimes struggle to decide financial matters. Pendleton currently has half a dozen requests for money which have yet to be dealt with. However, certain changes in recent years...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of December 9th. Pendleton asks Tilson to “write to me whenever you are moved to do so, without reference to anything save your own desire. Such a mode will I am convinced, best serve the uses of the Church, and as well the affections of friendship.” Pendleton thanks Tilson for his report of the recent British Assembly. He congratulates Tilson, Mr. Gyllenhaal, and Mr. Bjorck...

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 Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...

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...