Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of April 14th, and he remarks that it “raises questions which will take time to settle.” Pendleton has granted Pfeiffer permission to circulate excerpts from his magazine, De Hemelsche Leer, to the ministers and lay people of the Church. In a recent letter to Pendleton, Pfeiffer argued that the principles for interpreting the...

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 de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses Pitcairn’s future as a minister and teacher within the General Church given his recent change in belief. Pendleton does not agree with the doctrinal ideas being developed by Pfeiffer in the Hague, and he believes the fallout from this doctrinal disturbance could “break the internal unity” of the Church. He writes, “As to the ultimate practical...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Typed by Miss Campbell dring Mrs. Rennels' summer vacation. Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s previous cablegram and letter of August 9th in which Pitcairn communicates his decision not to return to his teaching position at the Academy. Pendleton responds, “I quite understand your concern with reference to possible complications in Bryn Athyn if you resumed your work...

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 has received Pitcairn’s letter of December 23rd, along with the cablegram which arrived 2 days later stating Pitcairn’s decision not to attend upcoming ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes, “I greatly regret your decision, and hope that you will find it possible to come later. I sympathize with you in the matter of having your statement...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez ur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letters of Jan. 8th and Feb. 3rd. He writes, “From that of January eighth I learned that on the advice of Mr. Pfeiffer you decided to cancel your arrangements to attend the Council. I deeply regret your decision, and also that Mr. Pfeiffer should have given you such advice.” Pendleton reports that he has spoken with Mr. Caldwell, and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton writes that the Academy is not in a position to sponsor further developmental work at this time. In fact, they would be happy if they could find a way to provide work for their current theological students. Pendleton states that the situation with Watanabe “presents a sad mixture of several scandals,” and therefore it would be unwise to offer financial support...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Text: “I can not at this time comment on the various criticisms, direct and implied in your recent communication. I must, however, repudiate the interpretation you placed upon the advice I gave to the pastor of the Kitchener Society. I am in agreement with much that you say about freedom of speech and the value of opposing parties in maintaining a balance, as exemplified in countries such as ours. However, one...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton reports that Gladish’s letter of Nov. 24th was placed before the Board of Directors, and they appreciated the suggestions made by the Colchester Board of Finance; The remittances to England will be adjusted in accordance with these suggestions. Pendleton wishes Gladish could attend the midyear meetings in Bryn Athyn; Theodore Pitcairn, Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer, and Elmo Acton will all be in attendance,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton reports that the Executive Committee recently reviewed Gladish’s last letter and was pleased with his proposal to reduce the General Church’s expense regarding his salary. Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt will forward Gladish the resolution passed by the Committee. There has been a proposal to publish the proceedings of the recent Council Meetings in the Life as the topics discussed are of great importance to the...