Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton ask Barger if the mind of the Chinese gentleman who has been reading Divine Love and Wisdom with them is opening to the idea that the Writings are a Divine Revelation. Pendleton believes the time will come for the New Church to spread in China and that Providence will “indicate that time by a provision for translating the Writings into Chinese.” Most of this work (translating) in the past has been...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of April 29th and May 4th. He is glad to welcome Mrs. Van Epps and Neville Wright to the General Church; Certificates of membership have been sent. Pendleton is pleased with Smith’s renewed optimism regarding his work in Chicago. He writes, “I note with interest that the spirit of Church extension is spreading throughout the New Church in this country. I sincerely...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Nov. 30th and the manuscript of his upcoming book. Pendleton will read it when he has the opportunity, and he will pass it on to Bishop (W. F.) Pendleton and Mr. Alden as requested. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the biweekly meetings of the General Church priests in London. Pendleton may have the opportunity to attend one of these meetings next summer if all goes well...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 22nd, and he regrets that Baeckstrom’s report did not arrive in time to be presented to the General Assembly. Mr. Svensson has arrived in Bryn Athyn and has made a favorable impression. They now have 5 theological students in one class: (Ernst) Pfeiffer, Raymond Cranch, Loyal Odhner, Frank H. Rose, and Mr. Svensson. School attendance is high; They have more...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Dec. 10th. Pendleton is glad to hear of Baeckstrom’s missionary success with lectures and book sales, but he writes that if the work becomes too much for Baeckstrom, it is more important to focus on building up permanent church centers. Pendleton will take the matter of financial aid to the Extension Committee. Pendleton has read a translation of the article on the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 9th, 15th, and 27th. The membership applications and records of baptism have been received, and Pendleton thinks the growth of the Stockholm Society must be a cause of rejoicing for the original circle of Academicians. Pendleton thinks the Society has Providence on their side, and he hopes that they will be able to establish a New Church School soon. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter and report of Dec. 5th. Pendleton notes Baeckstrom’s point about the decline of interest in spiritual mysteries in Sweden over the last few years. Pendleton believes this was to be expected after the end of the war, now that life is getting back to normal. Pendleton foresees the slow and steady growth of the Stockholm Society in the future. Pendleton and his wife...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has read in a letter from Miss (Senta) Centervall that Mr. and Mrs. Liden have been in a serious automobile accident. Pendleton has been busy attending meetings and giving speeches at banquets for the past two months. The Sons of the Academy recently met in Pittsburgh, and members from Bryn Athyn, Canada, Chicago, and elsewhere drove there in automobiles. Pendleton took a party from Bryn Athyn in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. News of the death of Nancy Eigstedt (or Ligstedt?) has reached Pendleton. He associates her with his happy memories of the beginning of New Church work in Sweden and his trip to Sweden in 1913. Pendleton notes with interest the success of Baeckstrom’s lectures and Baeckstrom’s proposed missionary trip to the country districts. In Bryn Athyn, they are also attempting some missionary work; In the papers they have...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just read Baeckstrom’s last letter, which included an account of Baeckstrom’s successful missionary trip; Pendleton approves of Baeckstrom’s policy of linking isolated members to the Stockholm Society. Pendleton has returned to Bryn Athyn from his trip West (Pittsburgh, Chicago, Glenview, Denver) in time for Charter Day. Mr. Caldwell has published news from Baeckstrom’s report in the Life....