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 enclosed baptismal records of two girls from the Sunday school. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about their night at Mrs. Carpenter’s; It was "a delightful gathering in memory of our visit to Sweden, everything served after the Swedish manner in so far as possible. There were frequent “skoals” so you can imagine we had a good time.” Pendleton may travel to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Feb. 9th with the enclosed death record of Miss Hildur Ferrander (Fornander), baptismal record, and message from Swedenborg’s birthday celebration. Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom’s remarkable experience at a recent funeral; He comments, “I have never known anything of that sort in my own case, save once when a young man; then it was matter of hearing not of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of May 10th with enclosed membership application and record of baptism. Pendleton and Baeckstrom will soon meet at the London Assembly. Things are quiet in Bryn Athyn except for the usual school closing activities. Eighty or more church members from Bryn Athyn are preparing to sail to England for the Assembly. Pendleton regrets that Mr. Loven will not be able to attend...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s previous letter with enclosed applications for General Church membership and records of baptism; Jönköping appears to be “a veritable treasure-trove” for the Church. Bishop Tilson has told Pendleton that Baeckstrom’s visit to the British Assembly was enjoyable. Mr. (Albert) Bjork read a paper in defense of “The Hague doctrines” at the Assembly, and he has also written a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Feb. 17th. Pendleton does not belive it is advisable to encourage a woman of Miss Valentin's age to travel to America with the hope of employment in the Academy; It is possible they could arrange to employ her, but the war has left the financial situation of the Academy uncertian. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom's letter of March 26th enclosing 6 baptism cards, 3...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s letter of May 1st recounting his most recent missionary trip, and he has passed it along to Mr. Caldwell to publish highlights in the Life. The enclosed records of baptism and membership applications have also been received and processed. Pendleton notes that Mr. Lundh is now in a position to cooperate with Baeckstrom more closely. Pendleton hopes Mrs. Ahren will be...

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 letters of Nov. 16th and Jan. 5th. Pendleton is happy to receive Mr. Bromberg and his sons into the Church. Pendleton also notes that one of those recently baptized, Mr. Magnell, is a new convert. Raymond Pitcairn had forgotten about the situation with Mr. Bronnicke, but Pendleton has reminded him; Pendleton would like to know if anything has been done yet to relieve the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton is returning the baptism card he received from Boef, as there has been some confusion over the listed date of birth. Pendleton sends his love to Boef’s wife, Virginia, and their baby, as well as Mrs. Glebe.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton is pleased to hear that Boef’s health has been improving. Pendleton has been working in cooperation with the pastors of the Bryn Athyn Society on the liturgy, and he would appreciate any suggestions that Boef may have. Discussing confirmation, Pendleton writes that it is not necessary for Church membership, especially if one was baptized as a rational and responsible adult. Pendleton tells Boef that...