Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters to him of August 4th and 14th and to the Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) of July 25th. He is pleased to hear that Waelchli’s work in the Canadian Northwest is going so well and that the Church has been gaining so many new followers. He comments, “Our opponents say that wherever we go we divide the Church. That is at times the appearance, but what they do not realize, or rather...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton reports that the Landenberger correspondence has been read to the Consistory and will be given to Dr. Boericke. He comments, “It is quite clear that our opponents in Convention are determined to impute to the General Church a scandalous attitude. This will inevitably react upon them, according to the spiritual law that whatsoever one would bring upon another is brought upon one’s self.” He and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of the 2nd and 3rd. Pendleton discusses Waelchli’s upcoming episcopal trip to the west coast. If the Denver Society is too far out of the way, Pendleton thinks Waelchli should skip it, especially as the matter he was hoping Waelchli would look into may be settled by then. He hopes to have Henry Heinrichs placed in Denver by September. Pendleton has heard from Erdman...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of December 7th and 15th. He notes Waelchli’s observations on the state of the Kitchener society. Pendleton is glad that Gilbert responded readily to Waelchli’s request, and he wishes Waelchli a successful trip South. Pendleton hopes to speak with Waelchli about Mr. Fritz when he is in town for the mid-year meetings. He reports that the Consistory enjoyed reading...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Waelchli’s usual trip to the west coast has been approved and the budget provided for. Mr. Iungerich thinks Waelchli should visit the Portland society as there are several General Church members there. Pendleton also wonders if it would be convenient for Waelchli to stop in at Dallas, Texas on his way to or from Los Angeles. Pendleton will write to Henry (Heinrichs) approving his trip to the Northwest and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Waelchli’s last three letters. He is sorry to hear Mr. Fritz has encountered financial difficulties. He hopes Mr. Fraser will fare well in Miami. He notes that Mr. Spiers has “turn[ed] up wanting” and remarks, “It is the old story. I did think that in the matter of scandal he was not like the others.” Pendleton is glad Waelchli plans to visit both Dallas and Portland on his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of April 16th. He is preparing to depart for assemblies in New York, Washington, Toronto, and Kitchener. He hopes it is a comfort to Waelchli’s ailing daughter Provida to be home with her parents. Pendleton will be interested to see Mr. Spiers’ reply to Waelchli’s letter. He writes, “I hope he may clear himself for his own sake from the seeming tendency to circulate...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton feels his recent trip to South Africa was very worthwhile, especially as he was able to ordain fourteen “natives” into the priesthood. Mrs. Pendleton has written an account of their trip that will appear in the Life. Pendleton appreciated Waelchli’s observations on the difficulties faced by both Henry Heinrichs and Henry Boef in his...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one with General Church of the New Jerusalam letterhead. Pendleton is very pleased with Waelchli’s response to Mrs. Crockett in which he explains the differences between Convention and the General Church. Pendleton agrees with Waelchli in wishing there was more the General Church could do for the Atlanta Circle and the South. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Florence F.) Crockett

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s recent letter. He comments that the “Gustafson” matter appears to be “shaping up satisfactorily,” and he thinks the way may be opening for further General Church development in the South. He writes that while it is nice to have Mr. Speirs as an ally, it blurs the lines between Convention’s work and the General Church’s work. Pendleton confirms Waelchli’s view of “S. G.’s” aloof...