Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 27th in time for it to be read aloud at the ministers’ council. Pendleton looks forward to Pitcairn’s visit in June; He writes, “I wish you had a flying machine for the return journey. However, for myself, I lack ambition in that respect.” In the Academy schools, the recent expulsion of two college men and probation of three high school boys has helped with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 2nd. He is relieved that Pitcairn agrees with him on “the marriage question.” He states, “The spiritual law is absolute, Christianity and polygamy cannot be mixed, and no New Church minister should knowingly baptize any one known to be living with more than one woman.” Pendleton would also like to insist on a Christian marriage ceremony, but he does not know...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with enclosed exchange between him and Moffat (Mcanyana). Pendleton does not entirely understand Moffatt’s complaints, but he understands the Moffat is unhappy and would like to return to Durban where he is more qualified for the work. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn answered Moffatt wisely, and he wonders how Mr. Elphick and Elmo...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Gladish’s reports and letter arrived in time for the yearly meetings, which Pendleton reports where especially interesting this year. Pendleton led a discussion amongst the ministers regarding the responsibility of a minister in marrying two people of different religions; Pendleton argues that minsters should refuse to perform marriages between individuals of different religions. Pendleton discusses potential...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Willard’s recent communication with enclosed letter from Norman (Reuter). Pendleton notes Reuter’s willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh to fill the roll of Assistant Pastor, provided the proper arrangements can be made. The next step will be for the Pastoral Council of the Pittsburgh Society to officially notify the Bishop of their desire to appoint an Assistant Pastor....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton was pleased to hear about the temporary union services between the two General Church bodies, and he hopes they might become permanent someday. Pendleton assures Gladish that Alfred Stroh’s marrying outside the Church did not affect his financial relations with the Church; Pendleton regards Mrs. Stroh highly and does not believe she would say anything against the Academy. In P.S., Pendleton adds that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Bath, England. F. Pendleton acknowledges Bjorck’s letter to the Bishop of Oct. 3rd. The Bishop has left for his trip west and will not be back until November. F. Pendleton has spoken to Mr. Alden about the remittances, and Mr. Alden has said he will send Bjork something later in the day. F. Pendleton reports that her brother, Alan, has gotten engaged to his cousin Marion Pendleton, daughter of Bishop N.D....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Mr. (Will) Caldwell has asked Rennels to inquire about the exact names that should appear in New Church Life for the recent wedding of Miss Blair and Mr. Jansen. The first name of the bride is illegible on the record card Iungerich sent, but Rennels is assuming it was Lois Blair who was married. Rennels believes Miss Lois Blair was previously married to a Mr. Bodfish....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Rennels requests the marriage date and the full name of Maria van der Feen’s husband to update the Church’s records. Names mentioned: Maria (Anna) van der Feen

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, V.W. Rennels, to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Rennels thanks Boef for the baptism record cards she has received and comments that things must be going well for the Church in California. Rennels is sending Boef 5 baptism cards, 10 marriage cards, and 10 death cards. She will send 10 more baptism cards as soon as Mr. Heilman prints them. Rennels sends love to Boef’s wife, Virginia, and their baby.