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 responds to a significant letter from Pitcairn, in which Pitcairn relays his change of view regarding the “Hague Doctrines.” Pendleton writes, “I fully reciprocate your personal feelings toward me as a friend, and I am not hurt by your change of view, but much interested to know just wherein you consider your former view to be wrong and that of Mr. Pfeiffer...

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. 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...

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'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...