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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-07-12

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton sends Tilson a copy of his address to the 1927 British Assembly. In the address, Pendleton sends his wishes for a successful occasion and announces his intention to ordain Tilson into the 3rd degree of the priesthood during the 1928 London General Assembly.

Dates: 1927-07-12

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-07-13

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of May 31st, June 6th, and June 14th. He is especially interested in the enclosures relating to Tilson’s visit with Mr. Sexton on the Isle of Jersey. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his personal impression of Sexton. Commenting on this impression, he writes, “The only difficulty I see is his psychic tendency, which however seems to be accompanied by the virtues of innocence and...
Dates: 1927-07-13

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-08-25

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of August 12th. He was glad to read that the British Assembly was a success and that his address was well received. The address will be printed in the Life as part of the Assembly report. Pendleton asks if Mr. Sexton has considered coming to Bryn Athyn for a visit. He believes a “more definite and orderly ‘contact with spirits’ might have its appeal” with some of the young...
Dates: 1927-08-25

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-10-05

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...
Dates: 1927-10-05

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-11-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has fallen behind on his correspondence as a result of his visits to Toronto, Kitchener, Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, and of his brother’s death. Pendleton is very happy with the arrangements Tilson’s Assembly Committee has made so far for the 1928 General Assembly. He does not think they need to send out special invitations as the meetings will be open to the public and anyone is welcome. He gives...
Dates: 1927-11-28

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-12-19

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Mr. DeCharms has written to Tilson regarding arrangements for the 1928 London General Assembly, however they cannot take any further steps until they know for sure that they will be able to use the hall (Victora Hall?) whenever desired during the Assembly period. Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of November 30th with an enclosed letter from Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments on Sexton’s letter, “He is not yet clear...
Dates: 1927-12-19

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1928-02-10

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Feb. 29th. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the upcoming General Assembly in London. He is pleased with the hall (Victoria Hall?) that Tilson has procured for the occasion, and he does not feel the need to perform a dedication for its temporary use. He elaborates, “If I owned a building, and felt the powers of spheres as a consequence of a dedication, and a strange...
Dates: 1928-02-10

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1928-03-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sending Tilson a copy of his correspondence with Mr. and Mrs. White from years ago. He had hoped that Mrs. White would “cease from spreading scandal,” but it appears that she remains jealous due to the close friendship of her daughter with Mr. Morse and Miss Taylor. Pendleton agrees with Tilson on the impropriety of a man living with, and promising marriage to, another woman while his legal wife is...
Dates: 1928-03-22

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1928-05-21

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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Tilson’s last two letters. He approves of Tilson’s answer to Mrs. White and hopes that it will put an end to her “troubling.” Bishop DeCharms has been assisting Pendleton in organizing the upcoming General Assembly in London; Pendleton passed Tilson’s requests regarding music along to DeCharms as he is arranging the services. Referring to the Conference “boycott” Pendleton writes,...
Dates: 1928-05-21

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1928-06-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton will set sail from New York to London on July 7th. The time of his arrival is somewhat uncertain as it will depend on the weather, but he offers to preach for Tilson in London on the 22nd. He is considering staying at the Grand Hotel. Names mentioned: Grand Hotel

Dates: 1928-06-22