Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton neglected to inform Tilson in his last letter that Mr. Alden will supply him with any parts of the Liturgy he might want; Tilson should send Alden a statement of what he would like to have. Mr. Gyllenhaal has written Pendleton two long letters regarding his proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. To date, only several of the leading men of the Peckham Rye society have considered...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton informs Tilson that he will not be able to attend the upcoming British Assembly. He therefore appoints Tilson president of the Assembly and asks if he will act as celebrant in administering Holy Supper to the congregation. He suggests Tilson ask Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Bjorck to assist with Holy Supper. Pendleton has just received news from Gyllenhaal that Bjorck has been in a serious accident. He hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has been traveling nearly continuously for the last two months, and, as a result, his correspondence has fallen behind. He has just returned home from a series of meetings hosted in Pittsburgh by the Sons of the Academy. He has an unanswered letter from Gyllenhaal on his desk in which Gyllenhaal describes the final meeting of the Peckham Rye society and inquires about the upcoming British Assembly in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Health permitting, Pendleton would like Tilson to preside at the upcoming Colchester assembly and act as celebrant of the Holy Supper for the occasion. Pendleton also directs Tilson to an article, written by Pendleton, which the Life has recently published on the topic of Free Will. If Tilson feels so inclined, Pendleton would appreciate his feedback on the article. Names mentioned: Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased with the contents of the letter Tilson sent to Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments that “spiritism” appears to be the “weakness in the situation,” and he congratulates Tilson on his handling of the conversation. If Tilson can arrange to visit Sexton on the Isle of Jersey, the General Church will pay his traveling expenses. If Tilson is in agreement with Pendleton that the next General Assembly...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of Aug. 29th. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the dedication of the new church buildings in Glenview; N.D. Pendleton and his brother, W.F. Pendleton, will both attend, but N.D. Pendleton will formally dedicate the buildings and administer the Holy Supper as the Bishop of the Church. Names mentioned: Gilbert (Smith)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Rennels enclosed the order of service that the Bishop used in Bryn Athyn when he preached the sermon which he will preach again in Pittsburgh on June 23rd. Rennels writes that the service is rather different than usual because it was used for the Easter service and was accompanied by Holy Supper. Iungerich does not need to use any part of the order of service except...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. F. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letter of Nov. 29th with enclosed cards, application, and letters. In answer to Pfeiffer’s question regarding the woman in Berne, the Bishop responded that the preparation and self-administration of Holy Supper is not recommended; Instead, the woman ought to contact the closest New Church minister and wait until the sacrament can be administered...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The Bishop requests that DeCharms assist in the administration of Holy Supper on the morning of June 19th. DeCharms’ ordination will take place on Sunday June 18th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadephia, PA, USA. F. Pendleton gives Alden the numbers for the biblical passages which N.D. Pendleton will use for his Sunday sermon on the Glorification of the Lord. N.D. Pendleton would like Alden to read the lessons and assist him in administering Holy Supper. N.D. Pendleton's talk to the children will be about the Commandments, and Alden should read a lesson from Duet. ch. 30 to the children if he...