Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has been traveling nearly continuously for the last two months, and, as a result, his correspondence has fallen behind. He has just returned home from a series of meetings hosted in Pittsburgh by the Sons of the Academy. He has an unanswered letter from Gyllenhaal on his desk in which Gyllenhaal describes the final meeting of the Peckham Rye society and inquires about the upcoming British Assembly in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Health permitting, Pendleton would like Tilson to preside at the upcoming Colchester assembly and act as celebrant of the Holy Supper for the occasion. Pendleton also directs Tilson to an article, written by Pendleton, which the Life has recently published on the topic of Free Will. If Tilson feels so inclined, Pendleton would appreciate his feedback on the article. Names mentioned: Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has just retuned from the Kitchener Assembly where the main theme of the papers presented was the Academy’s 50-year jubilee. Pendleton believes this twelfth assembly was one of the greatest they have ever had, in terms of both attendance and the spirit of love for the Church. Pendleton reflects on the state of the Academy as “a life saving movement within the Church” and warns against the adverse forces...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his letter of July 16th with enclosed report of the Michael Church’s annual meeting. Pendleton and his family are preparing to go to Ocean City for five weeks in the hope that it will benefit the health of Pendleton’s daughter Nancy. Pendleton hopes the upcoming British Assembly will be successful, and he congratulates Tilson on the enrolment of six new church members. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. At the General Assembly in Kitchener, there was pressure to choose either Toronto or Bryn Athyn as the next assembly location. Pendleton delayed the decision by pointing out that the usual custom is for a society to put forth an invitation which is considered by the Bishop and the Joint Council. Pendleton asks Tilson what he thinks of the idea of hosting the next general assembly in London. Pendleton has been...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of October 20th. Pendleton has spoken with the people of Bryn Athyn, and they are in favor of the idea of holding an international General Assembly in London. Pendleton originally had 1929 in mind, though there are many reasons why 1928 may be better. Pendleton suggests activities begin in mid-July as this would allow people on the American side to conclude their work for the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of January 17th with report of the meeting of representatives from London and Colchester to discuss the upcoming General Assembly in Britian. Pendleton feels that the best time for this Assembly will be the summer of 1928. Pendleton is unsure whether he will be able to visit England this summer as he is expecting a pressing call from Rio de Janeiro. Pendleton writes that they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased with the contents of the letter Tilson sent to Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments that “spiritism” appears to be the “weakness in the situation,” and he congratulates Tilson on his handling of the conversation. If Tilson can arrange to visit Sexton on the Isle of Jersey, the General Church will pay his traveling expenses. If Tilson is in agreement with Pendleton that the next General Assembly...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of Feb. 23rd, Feb. 25th, March 8th, and March 11th with enclosures. He was distressed to learn of Mr. Misson’s unexpected death and Mrs. Urwick’s terminal illness. He writes, “It makes one feel old to see our friends one after another passing over. . . Well, you and I must face a new and younger world.” Pendleton is pleased that Tilson has made plans to visit Mr. Sexton on...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of April 29th. Pendleton approves of the dates Tilson has suggested for the Assembly, apart from inclusion of Monday the 13th, as Assemblies customarily end on Sundays. Pendleton suggests they hold clergy, joint, and committee meetings in the morning and afternoon and present important papers in the evenings. As both the Swedenborg Society hall and Longfield hall will be too...