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Typed Western Union cablegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Message: “Toronto calls you September Cable decision” Signed: “Pendleton”

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has been considering the feasibility of attending the Canada Assembly as both W.F.P. and the people of the Pittsburgh Society are in favor of it. Pendleton has recently begun teaching another class; On Tuesday afternoons, he reads Miss Beekman’s letters aloud to approximately 20 society ladies, including the three Macbeth women. Regarding the class, Pendleton comments, “Daily, as I perceive the working of the...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that he has decided not to attend the Toronto Assembly for two reasons: the state of the Pittsburgh Society’s finances, and Pendleton’s own reluctance to leave his wife, Beatrice, at this time. Pendleton remarks that they have been enjoying Venita’s visit, and he wishes W.F.P. and his family a happy Christmas. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton), Venita (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has just informed Mr. Cronlund that he will not be attending the upcoming ministers' meeting in Toronto. Pendleton’s daughter, Jean, has been sick with a fever, and Pendleton feels that one of her parents should stay with her in Pittsburgh. Pendleton has not informed his wife, Beatrice, of the situation as he wants her to enjoy her much needed time away. Names mentioned: Mr. (Emil) Cronlund, Jean (Lowrie...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No date. Pendleton states his plans to attend the meetings in Berlin and present a paper if desired. He hopes to be able to bring Beatrice with him. Regarding their approach to the meetings, Pendleton writes, “I feel that greater toleration without yielding any of our principles is the true and the strong position for us to take . . . The truth will conquer by its own weight.” As an apology for the “lack of courtesy”...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton recommends that Gill consult with the Society Council and ask Mr. David to travel to the Toronto Society to perform the Fall Holy Supper.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Gill’s letter of Oct. 27th. With the end of Gill’s time in the Toronto Society approaching, Pendleton expresses how pleased he is with the work Gill has done for the Society. Pendleton writes that they will gladly welcome Gill back in Bryn Athyn as he finishes his education.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in College Point, LI, NY, USA. Pendleton informs Gill that the Kitchener Society has extended him (Gill) a call to serve as their pastor. The society’s secretary, Mr. Samuel Roschman will send Gill a formal notification of the call, and Pendleton hopes Gill will accept as there is great work to be done there.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in College Point, LI, NY, USA. Pendleton urges Gill to accept the call of the Kitchener Society as there is important unification work to be done and also the prospect of a large school in the near future. In case he should accept, Pendleton advises Gill on the proper process for resigning as the pastor of the New York society and formally accepting the call to Kitchener. Pendleton agrees with the decision of Gill’s Council to curtail the...