Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for not responding to Iungerich sooner. He expresses his hope that the “David matter” has simmered down, and he explains that the “Hague controversy” has entered a new phase. Bishop DeCharms’ trip to South African has been called off due to a lack of funds. Pendleton asks if the dates Sept. 28-30 will suffice for the Pittsburgh Assembly next fall. Names mentioned: Bishop (George)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton expects high attendance for the upcoming Assembly next week, and he regrets that Iungerich will be unable to attend. After the Assembly, Pendleton plans to vacation in the mountains. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Florence Kintner) Iungerich

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received the most recent letters from Iungerich and his wife, but as the Consistory has not been in session due to the Assembly, Pendleton has been unable to share the news from Paris in the usual way. Pendleton believes this Assembly was the most successful yet, though he does not take credit for himself. Pendleton writes that his contributions to the Assembly were limited due...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton enjoyed Iungerich’s account of the British Assembly with his summary of discussions about the Hague doctrine. Regarding this doctrine and its relationship to the General Church, Pendleton writes, “Whatever may be said for or against some of the later expounding of that doctrine, the arrogant pronouncements of its beginning promulgation still stand as basic to the system. So far...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 22nd and 30th upon his return from a trip to Pittsburgh and Toronto for their district assemblies. The Toronto Society was celebrating 50 years since its formation, and assembly attendance was at a high. Pendleton assures Iungerich that the Consistory did not judge him for his views expressed in a previous letter regarding Swedenborg’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s post card and letter of December 7th. Pendleton does not anticipate being able to travel to Europe in the summer. He hopes Iungerich will attend the British Assembly as he feels it is important that “some one should be on hand who is fully armed against the illusive teachings of the ‘Leer’” (i.e. De Hemelsche Leer). Pendleton hopes all will be well with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of April 14th. He then discusses the recent Assembly, which some have called the greatest one yet. Visiting church members from Kitchener were especially generous "in the matter of provision for our comfort." Pendleton is glad to hear the John Jiyana is doing good work in Zululand, and believes he (Jiyana) has a great future. Pendleton is impressed by Acton's use of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of August 24th and says that he has not responded until now because his answer to Acton's question about the dedication of the hall would not have arrived in time. Acton's judgement about dedication was correct: "the dedication should have in view the immediate uses to be served." Pendleton wants to hold the next General Assembly in London, July 1928. Pendleton is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of December 14th and discusses the very successful mid-year meetings. The Joint Council agreed that the next Assembly take place in London. Pendleton hopes it will be planned for the summer of 1928, but some in London prefer 1929. Describing the meetings, Pendleton writes, "the indication of unity and fraternal feeling was so marked that some one expressed the thought...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton informs Acton that the next General Assembly will be held in London, in the summer of 1928. Pendleton intends to ordain Rev. Robert J. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood, and Acton into the second degree. The General Church will contribute $400 towards Acton's travel expenses if he is able to attend.