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 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 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 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton congratulates Pitcairn and his wife on the birth of their daughter. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have just concluded, and Pendleton plans to visit Atlantic City with his wife for a few days to recuperate. Pendleton informs Pitcairn of an upcoming change to the government of the Church; He writes, “It has been decided at the forthcoming Assembly to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses a letter recently received by Pitcairn from Watanabe: “There is so far as I can see nothing in his letter to you which would warrant the conclusion that he is at this time prepared to break with Convention and come to us. It is clear that he is interiorly in sympathy with our position, but equally obvious that he does not want that fact known,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton writes that he has read sections of Pitcairn’s reply to Dr. Acton’s pamphlet and found them interesting and entertaining. The midyear council meetings will not be held this year due to the timing of the General Assembly, so the report Pitcairn sent of his episcopal work in France will simply be filed for future reference. Names mentioned: Dr. (Alfred) Acton,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...