Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pendleton reports that, in Bryn Athyn, the summer is ending and some of the teachers have returned from their summer vacations. Despite the war making it difficult for boys over 18 to attend the Academy, they are expecting at least 16 pupils in the boys’ dormitory and 25 in the girls’. Pendleton has noted Waelchli’s statement about the encouraging and discouraging aspects of his missionary work in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of March 4th and 23rd. Waelchli’s thoughts on evangelism align with Pendleton’s; They both believe, “If a thing is to be received, delight rather than antagonism must first be roused in the recipient.” At a recent meeting, Pendleton brought up the subject of Waelchli’s evangelical work in the Canadian Northwest and the fact that his travel allowance has not been...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has arranged with Mr. Merrell to visit Cincinnati sometime between October 10th and 17th on his way from Pittsburgh to Glenview. Pendleton received Waelchli’s encouraging report of his work in the Canadian Northwest and would like to give it to the members of the Executive Committee to read in addition to the usual reading in the Consistory. Names mentioned: Mr. (Charles?) Merrell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Waelchli’s usual trip to the west coast has been approved and the budget provided for. Mr. Iungerich thinks Waelchli should visit the Portland society as there are several General Church members there. Pendleton also wonders if it would be convenient for Waelchli to stop in at Dallas, Texas on his way to or from Los Angeles. Pendleton will write to Henry (Heinrichs) approving his trip to the Northwest and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has just authorized a trip to the Northwest by Henry Heinrich. He instructed Heinrichs to write to Waelchli so that they may coordinate their travel plans. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter concerning his trip South. He feels it is worthwhile to continue visits to Atlanta and he hopes the Church will one day have a permanent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of his trip to the west coast. Pendleton is interested in Waelchli’s proposal that he and Mr. Boef split the field of work on the west coast. If Boef’s health will permit him to cover the needs of California, Pendleton believes this would be a decided advantage for the Church. The Executive Committee...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from Fred Gyllenhaal along with his response to it. Gyllenhaal has offered Philip (Odhner?) a place serving the Church in Toronto. Philip also has opportunities to work in Philadelphia and New York. Pendleton would like DeCharms to discuss with Philip and decide upon his placement. Pendleton hopes Philip will be able to make a living wage. Names mentioned: Fred Gyllenhaal, Mrs....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses placement options for Philip (Odhner?); Pendleton feels that if Philip goes to Toronto, he will eventually receive some compensation from Montreal and Detroit. Pendleton asks DeCharms to discuss the situation with Mr. Waelchli as he is in charge in Detroit. Pendleton does not know what the New York Society is planning for the future; He thinks the resignations of Messers. Caldwell and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of June 16th. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that the slanders about the Church which have been circulating in Sweden do not merit a response; Public replies are rarely effective because those who want to believe the slanders will believe them anyway, and those who do not want to believe them wont. Pendleton has not been able to read this most recent attack yet, but...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s previous letter with enclosed applications for General Church membership and records of baptism; Jönköping appears to be “a veritable treasure-trove” for the Church. Bishop Tilson has told Pendleton that Baeckstrom’s visit to the British Assembly was enjoyable. Mr. (Albert) Bjork read a paper in defense of “The Hague doctrines” at the Assembly, and he has also written a...