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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Unsigned, most likely written by Viola W. Rennels. The Bishop’s secretary requests the marriage record card for Miss Gunther and Mr. Fitzpatrick. She writes that she will enclose a card in case Harris does not have one on hand.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Unsigned, very likely written by Viola W. Rennels. Pendleton’s secretary has heard from Mr. (Will) Caldwell that Gladish performed two ceremonies last December, and she requests official record cards be filled out and sent for the two ceremonies. Names mentioned: (Will) Caldwell, Lucy (Gladish)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner reads “CAREW,” surrounded by a laurel wreath.Contents: -Pauline’s spiritual struggles & regeneration -David visited Woodside; Pauline accompanied him home to San F.; Mrs. Farwell wants Pauline to stay with them until she goes back east -Pauline’s & David’s relationship: treats her with respect & kindness like a...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “Huntington” over a building facade.Contents: -Paul visiting Farwells in San Francisco, will return to Woodside on Saturday -Davie in love with Paul; potential marriage depends on his acceptance of New Church doctrines -White also in love with Paul; would try to win her if he was rich -Paul & Davie...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Pauline has been very busy picking apples this week because Uncle Robert couldn’t find another man to help Albert Green with the harvest. She has spent quite a bit of time with Green, which he has evidently been enjoying. Pauline writes about Green, “He really behaved beautifully, and if I had not been so well brought up I wouldn’t answer for the consequences.” However Green has advised...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Robert M. Glenn in London to his mother, Mary Aitken Glenn (1819-1896). R Glenn writes that he arrived in London after a five-hour carriage ride from Liverpool. He, Ernest, and another New Churchman from New York named William A. Tenney (?) paid extra for a private carriage ride, and they amused themselves with talking, singing, and playing cards. They arrived at Shriley’s Temperance Hotel where they only spent one night because there was “a death-like stillness about...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn, Jr. Beebe updates J. Pitcairn on her life in Kalamazoo. They have had a mild winter, and she has been in good enough health to attend Church every Sunday as well as two-hour lectures in a crowded house during the week. She greatly enjoyed hearing Miss Annie Dickinson last week on the subject of “whited sepulchres.” Although Kalamazoo has not been very gay, there have been several pleasant entertainments and private dancing...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn Jr. R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for his kind letter of March 10th and explains what his friendship means to her. He reminds her of a brother who passed away at age 21- “Both in your disposition and straight forward business habits and your caution to avoid hurting the feeling of others by saying anything disparaging of any; and your kindness to your dear good Mother and Sisters…” When she met J Pitcairn, she had lost nearly...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren, PA, to John Pitcairn Jr. R Beebe is in Warren again and she and Mrs. Gerould would be happy to have J Pitcairn spend Sunday with them. Beebe intends to stop by Rochester on her way home, and she inquires about the best travel route from Williamsport to Rochester. She asks if J Pitcairn enjoyed the wedding; Charles and Sue report that he did. She comments that the young lady to whom he gave the ring is an excellent and kindhearted person who,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from William F. & Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 4 pages, double-sided. Seal with the word “Warren” over dome-roofed building pressed into the upper lefthand corner. Written in 3 stages, dated Dec. 19th, Dec 26th, and Jan. 2nd. Contents: -Dec 19th (W. F. Pendleton): excitement over possibility of starting Academy Kindergarten -Chicago young people & Mr. Forrest energized by visit of General & Mr....