Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Nov. 22nd. Pendleton find’s Gladish’s criticisms of Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer’s “elucidations” frank and to the point, but he disagrees with Gladish’s belief that the no essential heresy can arise if one maintains the divinity of the Writings and the Lord. Pendleton argues, “Heresy consists of the over-growth of one truth at the expense of others.” Pendleton reports the Hugo...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton thanks Gladish for his last letter and apologies for not replying sooner; Pendleton has been ill and has been dealing with “increasing complexities” resulting from the “Pfeiffer trouble.” In addition, Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton has been incapacitated by a sprained ankle, and Mr. Childs is perhaps deathly ill.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Rennels confirms that Willard’s two reports have been received. She apologizes for not acknowledging the reports sooner, noting that things have been busy in Bryn Athyn. Rennels is sorry that Willard will be unable to attend the upcoming meetings, but she remarks that this may be for the best, as the atmosphere is “rather charged.” Rennels asks Willard to send Gay her...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. William Cairns Henderson in Hurstville, Sydney, Australia. Rennels inquires whether Henderson has received a package containing correspondence which had to do with the issue between Rev. Albert Bjorck and the General Church. Rennels will forward him another package if he has not received it. Names mentioned: Rev. Albert Bjorck, Eva (Henderson)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from Rev. Hendrik W. Boef to N.D. Pendleton in Bryn Athyn, USA. Boef encloses two applications for General Church membership; The application for Lawson Cooper is unsigned, but Boef hopes it will still be acceptable. In Los Angeles, they are looking for a new place of worship after the owner of the last place became troublesome. They are trying to find a house that will be big enough to hold services and also serve as the pastor’s residence. For now, services are being held in...