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Typed note from N.D. Pendleton' secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, regarding Rev. Robert J. Tilson im London, England. Text: “9 baptism cards sent to Bishop Tilson, 10/10/31 by VWR (We could send only 9 for 5c postage.)”

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton and his wife request that W.F.P. stop over in Pittsburgh on his way to Glenview to baptize their new baby. Pendleton is happy to report that both Beatrice and the baby appear to be doing well. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. General Church of the New Jerusalem, Brussels letterhead. Pendleton reports that the meetings in the Hague were very successful. They were attended by the members of the Hague circle, 10-12 people, as well as 8 visitors from abroad. Pendleton feels that his extemporaneous message at the opening meeting was made stronger by the presence of several prominent Conference members, including Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Wynter. On the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Brookly, NY, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly in New York; Pendleton will preach, administer the Sacrament, and baptize Gill’s baby. Pendleton briefly outlines details of the lessons, music, and order of services.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton was glad to hear that Gill considers the New York Assembly a success. Pendleton acknowledges that there were difficulties involved, especially because many of the society members live far from the society’s place of worship. Pendleton writes that it was a pleasure to baptize Gill’s daughter, and he encloses money which he requests Gill use to open a bank account for her. Pendleton notes that in the future, if...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering in the Delaware Water Gap, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Doering’s letter referencing the Larsson boy, and Pendleton agrees that the boy will be a “good risk”. Pendleton writes that the mother and a younger child have recently been baptized, and the mother has applied for General Church membership. The boy is 17 and should be baptized before entering. Pendleton will be spending the month of August in Ocean City with his family.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Emil R. Cronlund in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Cronlund’s letter of November 20th with enclosed membership application for Mr. Dawson. Although Mr. Dawson does not acknowledge the Writings as the Word of God, Pendleton will still accept his application because Dawson does regard them as a Divine Revelation. As a rule, the Church will accept any baptized adult who has formally applied. Although the Church has the right to reject...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letters of August 26th and July 27th with the financial report of the First Dutch Society enclosed. Pendleton congratulates Pfeiffer on the progress made in Holland over the last year. He notes Pfeiffer’s public lectures, baptisms performed, increased subscriptions to “De Ware Christelijke Godsdienst,” and the institution of monthly suppers. Pendleton answers Pfeiffer’s questions...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet. Typed French copy attched. Translated by Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich. Pendleton was pleased to hear about Hussenet’s trip to northern France and the people he baptized there. Pendleton notes the work Mr. (Alexandre) Cattelian has been doing in Northern France to interest people in the Writings. Pendleton would like Hussenet to inform Cattelian that if he wishes to work as an official representative of the General Church, arrangements can...