Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton sends congratulations on the marriage of Hussenet’s son, Rene, to Miss Rolande Herteler. Pendleton has sent three blank membership applications to be filled out by Mr. Jules August Delhotal, Mrs. Marie Louise Delhotal, and Mr. Henri Eustache Turpault. Pendleton confirms that Turpault’s daughter is too young, as “only those who have reached the age of rationality or have become adult...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint CLoud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s last letter in which Hussenet reports on the 19th of June celebrations in his society and the baptism of several young people. Pendleton was with the Pittsburgh society during June 19th for the laying of the cornerstone of their new church building. Pendleton will soon travel to South Africa with Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pitcairn. They...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of April 12th, and he sends his greetings to Mrs. (Stephanie) Hussenet and their family. Pendleton notes the baptisms of Hussenet’s grandchildren, Claude and Roger Hussenet. Pendleton reports that the Church in Bryn Athyn is suffering under the effects of the great depression, yet he believes that Providence will lift the world out of the depression when...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Paris, France. Handwritten French translation attached. Translated by "E.E.I." (Eldred Iungerich?). Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of Nov. 2nd. Pendleton congratulates Hussenet on the marriage of his daughter Myrrah to Mr. Daly, who was baptized into the New Church prior to the wedding. Pendleton was also pleased to hear of the marriage of Mr. Boyesen and the baptism of his fiancée. Pendleton sees baptism as...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Nov. 13th and Nov. 23rd, 1916 and has presented them to the Joint Council. The Council has sent money which Gyllenhaal is to use as he sees fit for Church work in Basutoland. They cannot guarantee a specific amount every year as the funds come from contributions, but they will endeavor to raise more when this money runs out. Pendleton approves of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of Jan. 19th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased that the Colchester society is determined to go forward with their affairs by their own means. Pendleton has received Mr. Tilson’s letter giving details of Mr. Ottley’s death. Pendleton discusses the baptism of African New Church people who practice polygamy. The Consistory has considered passages from the Writings...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of Nov. 8th with enclosed membership application for Ernest Zorn. Pendleton approves of Gyllenhaal’s insistence on baptism into the General Church as a requirement for admission to the Toronto Society school. Pendleton is happy to hear that Church attendance in Toronto has increased. Theodore (Pitcairn) arrived back in Bryn Athyn with his family; Pendleton had a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of April 5th and 15th. Pendleton discusses the General Church’s policy on baptisms and membership; Baptism is a necessary first step to obtaining membership, but it does not grant entrance into the Church organization. It is customary for girls to obtain membership at age 18, and boys at age 21, after they have been confirmed. Certificates of membership will be sent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton is very pleased with he results of Fercken’s work in Geneva and suggests he direct his attentions there. Pendleton advises patience regarding the Church Committee which has formed in Lausanne without Fercken’s or the Bishop’s consent; Many of the members are new commers to the General Church and are not acquainted with its customs. Pendleton understands M. Regamey’s hesitancy in accepting the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of March 11th. Pendleton agrees that the Forrest family property would be an ideal place for the Sharon Church society to worship, if they can make it work. He writes, “With the right spirit in Sharon Church the things you propose are feasible. By a right spirit in this connection, I mean the absence of discord, with all working together as one man.” He continues, “There...