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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton asks Odhner to inform the Olivet Church that, although their offer to host the next General Assembly was passed over in favor of London, the invitation was much appreciated, and the general sentiment was that the Assembly should be hosted in Toronto in the near future. Pendleton is off to Atlantic City with Leonard Gyllenhaal for a few days’ rest. Names mentioned: Leonard Gyllenhaal

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton was glad to learn that the Toronto Society is in favor of having a student come and assist Odhner over the summer. Pendleton will seek approval for this action from the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Pendleton has read and approves of the missionary leaflet which Odhner has written. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from Mr. Evans. He believes Mr. Evans is a good New Churchman, and he that he may...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton offers suggestions on the Assembly program Odhner has put together. Pendleton writes that he sought earnestly for a solution to the issue raised in Odhner’s confidential communication of last spring, but his proposed solution did not pass. Pendleton does not know what to do now except to wait. He has plans to visit Kitchener after the upcoming Toronto Assembly.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs Odhner that the topic of his Assembly sermon will be Regeneration or rebirth. He lists the hymns used to accompany the sermon when it was preached in Bryn Athyn, and he gives Odhner permission to make changes as needed. If agreeable to Odhner, Pendleton plans to send Norman Reuter to assist the Toronto Society over the summer. Vincent (Odhner) will be sent to Pittsburgh. Pendleton looks forward to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton confirms that the men’s convivium is not a formal part of the Assembly, but rather a side entertainment. Pendleton thinks Odhner will like (Norman) Reuter, and he suggests Odhner write to him to make arrangements for Reuter’s arrival in Toronto. Names mentioned: (Norman) Reuter

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton suggests an edit to the program Odhner has put together for the Toronto Assembly.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton was disappointed that the Toronto Assembly was postponed, and he hopes there are no further smallpox cases in Kitchener. Pendleton will make an episcopal trip to Toronto, Glenview, and Pittsburgh in the fall, and he offers Odhner either Oct. 16th or 23rd as dates for the Assembly. Pendleton must return to Bryn Athyn by Nov. 4th for Charter Day celebrations. Names mentioned: Connie (Constance Waelchli...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton notifies Odhner that W.B. Caldwell will accompany him (Pendleton) to Toronto, as he is in need of a vacation. Names mentioned: (William B.) Caldwell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Odhner’s letter. He confirms that, “Yes, there was trouble in the old days. There were non-believers and criticisms aplenty. But the things challenged were not quite the same.” Pendleton has been planning to speak on the subject of Education at the upcoming Toronto district Assembly, but the arrival of Odhner’s letter makes him think it may be better to speak on the topic of Church...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton officially offers Odhner a teaching position at the Academy with a salary of $3600 per annum. As part of the Academy, Pendleton hopes Odhner will accept the position as Mr. Iungerich’s move to Pittsburgh will leave a wide gap. Yet as Bishop of the General Church, Pendleton is saddened by the prospect of Odhner leaving pastoral work for teaching. He hopes Odhner will continue to preach in Bryn Athyn from...