Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton requests that W.F.P. notify him when the time for the Pittsburgh District Assembly is determined so that they may begin preparations. Pendleton asks for advice on how best to announce the General Office. They have begun work on the first General Office and find it very interesting. Pendleton wishes they had a board for making announcements, but they will have to get along without one for now. Pendleton has been...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Pittsburgh Society would like to hold a men’s meeting on the Monday evening following the District Assembly. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. approves of this action and if he will be able to stay an extra night in Pittsburgh for this purpose. Pendleton notes that Robert dined with the family last night and gave a good report of Luelle’s health. Names mentioned: Robert (no surname given), Luelle (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is satisfied with the solution to the Erie matter; He will communicate with Mr. Brickman and Dr. Cranch about it. Pendleton has received letters from Mr. Gladish and Colon Schott asking him to visit Cincinnati. Mr. Gladish is unable to minister to Cincinnati owing to a case of scarlet fever in his family. Pendleton will arrange to make the trip once Beatrice returns home from her vacation. The Pittsburgh...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the people of Pittsburgh would prefer not to have a district assembly due to the recent General Assembly. Pendleton is planning to officiate the upcoming wedding of Clio (Pollock) and Gerald (Glenn). Marriage laws in the state of West Virginia are very strict, and Pendleton requests an identification certificate from W.F.P. so that he can take out a special license. Names mentioned: Gerald...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society ran out of time to discuss the prospect of a district assembly at its recent annual meeting. The matter was referred to the Church Committee, which has not made a decision yet. On returning home from visiting Erie, Pendleton came down with bronchitis. The doctor has ordered him not to work for several days, and so Walter Brickman will preach in his place on Sunday....

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society will likely choose not to have a district Assembly this spring as there are several other society events already scheduled. Mr. Macbeth would like to hold a special Society Supper in March to discuss matters of local interest, and it is hoped that W.F.P. will attend. Names mentioned: Mr. (George) Macbeth, Ora (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton delayed responding to W.F.P.’s last letter as he was waiting for the Pittsburgh Society to decide on a date for their next District Assembly. At last night’s Committee meeting, the general consensus was that sometime in the fall would be best. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will preach in Pittsburgh on his way home from Chicago this spring. Pendleton’s wife, Beatrice, has been trying to convince him to get away for a...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is tempted by W.F.P.’s invitation to spend the summer in Bryn Athyn, but unfortunately, Pendleton and his family will not be able to make the necessary arrangements this year. Pendleton writes, “Our children have delightful memories of Bryn Athyn, but child like no realization of the difficulties. They keep the subject before us; and we can not but indulge their dreams.” Pendleton has received a letter from Wm....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that he will go to visit Alan as soon as possible; Philip has been several times already. Pendleton will consult with his council as to the proposed new date for the Assembly. He believes it will meet with approval as the timing is much more convenient for the Pittsburgh Society. It will take the place of their usual society celebration. Pendleton plans to visit the Erie circle next Sunday. Names...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has put a notice in the Life that the dates for the Pittsburgh Assembly will be Oct. 6th-8th. The society members have agreed to the time suggested by W.F.P.