Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 18th with account of Baeckstrom’s missionary trip to Dalekarlia and southern Sweden. Pendleton thinks the results of this trip demonstrate that winter is the best time for missionary work; Everyone is restless in and looking for change in the summer. Pendleton and his wife (Beatrice) are very concerned over the news about Senta (Centervall), and they hope she is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 9th, 15th, and 27th. The membership applications and records of baptism have been received, and Pendleton thinks the growth of the Stockholm Society must be a cause of rejoicing for the original circle of Academicians. Pendleton thinks the Society has Providence on their side, and he hopes that they will be able to establish a New Church School soon. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of January 28th. Pendleton is sorry Heinrichs was unable to attend recent meetings in Bryn Athyn. It was decided that the Church will send Mr. Waelchli on an episcopal trip to the Pacific Coast this summer, so it will only be necessary for Heinrichs to visit the North West. As Heinrichs is familiar with the North West, Pendleton suggests he write up an itinerary with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs’ letter of August 30th. Pendleton writes that it is customary and useful for visiting ministers to send in reports of their trips. Pendleton explains that the Confession of Faith is a confirmation of baptism, and as such, “may therefore with propriety be performed by a minister of the first degree.” Pendleton writes that Heinrichs was not out of order, for he has been authorized to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton asks if Heinrichs would consider going on another episcopal trip to the North West over the summer if financial arrangements could be made. He hopes it will also be possible for Heinrichs to attend the Ministers’ Meetings in Bryn Athyn in February. Names mentioned: Ruona (Roschman Heinrichs)

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton informs Heinrichs that the Executive Committee has approved his episcopal trip to the Canadian Northwest; The treasurer will communicate with Heinrichs about the financial matters involved. Pendleton will go to Europe over the summer on his “usual round” and is happy that Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton is planning on accompanying him.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton received Heinrichs’ letter of Oct. 7th while in Chicago for the Assembly; Unfortunately, it was too late to make plans to visit the Denver Society. Pendleton was sorry to learn from Heinrichs’ letter of the “state of personal criticism” in the Denver Society. Pendleton writes that this state affects every society to a greater or lesser degree. He advises “a constant exercise of patience and tact, and on...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton reports that at the last Executive Committee meeting, money was set aside for Heinrichs’ traveling expenses from Denver to Bryn Athyn for the February meetings. At these meetings, Pendleton will ordain Heinrichs into the second degree of the priesthood; Heinrich will need a blue stole and a written statement of purpose and faith for this occasion. The Executive Committee also granted Heinrich an...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of April 14th and was glad to hear that the situation in Denver has become more encouraging. Pendleton hopes that Heinrichs will inspire interest in New Church education during his trip to the Northwest over the summer; The trip will be well worth while if Heinrichs can convince some of the young people to attend school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is busy preparing for the end...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of March 20th. Heinrichs and his wife, Ruona, have requested to spend the coming summer in Kitchener, ON, so that Heinrichs may study and Ruona may spend time with her family and friends there. Heinrichs usually travels to the Northwest over the summer, but now Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich will be sent instead. Pendleton asks that Heinrichs contact Iungerich about the people he...