Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton formally authorizes Leonardos to preach and to perform the sacraments of baptism, holy supper, and marriage under the auspices of the General Church. This authorization is granted on the understanding that Leonardos is a candidate for the General Church priesthood and will be ordained at the first available opportunity. Certificates of authorization have also been sent to Sr. Joao de Mendonca Lima...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton received Leonardos’ last letter and report of the Rio Society in time for the annual mid-year meetings. Pendleton reports that two full sessions of the ministers’ meetings were devoted to the “State of the Church,” specifically the question of “mixed marriages” within the Church. Pendleton emphasized the responsibility of ministers in performing the marriage ceremony, especially in cases where the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to hear that Odhner’s efforts to have the General Church ministers in Canada recognized as marriage officers have been successful. Pendleton is preparing to vacation with his family in Ocean City until the start of school. He sends his wishes that Odhner have an enjoyable summer vacation in Muskoka as well. Names mentioned: Connie (Constance Waelchli Odhner)

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that it wont be necessary to rent out a hall, and whether or not he preaches in Toronto can be decided later. Pendleton's schedule for May and June is very busy with the Ontario assembly, school closing, the wedding of Marion (Childs Pendleton?), ministers' meetings, and Pendleton's trip to Europe.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. The wedding date of Marion (Childs Pendleton?) has been changed, and Pendleton will no longer be able to preach in Toronto the Sunday after the Assembly. He writes, "In this matter I am up against 'Uncle Sam' and his leave of absences and so must yield."

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of April 21st. Pendleton will not be able to stop in Toronto before the Assembly becasue he has a wedding in Bryn Athyn on the 18th. However, if the Assembly ends on the 24th, he could spend the evening of the 25th in Toronto and leave on the 26th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton thinks the first plan proposed for the Assembly is suitable: May 20th to 24th for the Assembly, 25th and 26th for the Toronto society. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for his brother's (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. What Alden has written about Llewellyn (David?) fulfills Pendleton's best expectations, and is gratifying and encouraging. Pendleton writes that it will be a pleasure to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden's wife, Ersa Alden, in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that the wedding of Marion (Childs Pendleton?) has been accomplished, and now he has time to express his "very keen pleasure" at staying overnight in Toronto with Ersa and Karl (Alden). Pendleton gave a happy report of Ersa's circumstances to her mother. Pendleton is looking foreward to seeing Karl in Bryn Athyn for the ministers' meetings, and is sorry that Ersa cannot come with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs David that he wants to send theological student Victor Gladish to Kitchener for the summer. Arrangements will have to be made around his marriage to Miss Lucy Wright in Chicago in June. The Kitchener Society only needs to provide board and lodging for Gladish, and he will pay for his wife himself. Pendleton would like to know if this arrangement is satisfactory for David, and he would...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received David’s letter of March 27th. Pendleton confirms the dates for his visit to Kitchener. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for the celebration of his brother’s (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. Pendleton has also received a letter from Karl (Alden) about the Toronto Society; Pendleton thinks David and Alden make a good team for the work in Canada. Pendleton is glad...