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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is sorry to hear W.F.P. has been ill. He hears W.F.P. plans to attend the Confederate’s Reunion in May, and he hopes the trip will be beneficial. Pendleton is satisfied with the Executive Committee’s decision regarding the upcoming trip to Europe over the summer. He also informs W.F.P. that he has not yet had any word from Dr. Cranch. Names mentioned: Charley, Dr. (Edward) Cranch

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton read W.F.P.’s last letter aloud at the last Committee meeting. The members were asked whether they approved of Pendleton’s resignation from his work with the Erie Circle and what they thought of his proposed trip South. The general consensus was that they did not mind Pendleton leaving for special services on occasion, but they were unhappy with him leaving regularly for Erie because of the effect of his absence...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. In preparation for his episcopal trip to Europe over the summer, Pendleton requests as much information as possible on the places and people he will be visiting. Pendleton would also like to be reminded of the dates of the British Assembly. He hopes there will be time to attend the Glenview General Assembly before departing for Europe. Pendleton’s wife, Beatrice, has agreed to accompany him on the trip, provided that...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Although it will cost a considerable amount of money, Pendleton’s wife, Beatrice, has agreed to accompany him on his proposed episcopal trip to Europe over the summer. Pendleton writes that this “will be the carrying out of one of my dreams.” If arrangements can be made, Pendleton and Beatrice hope to leave their children with Ora in Bryn Athyn. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton), Ora (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informed the Committee of his proposed summer trip to Europe. All seemed in favor, and they agreed to provide for whichever minister is sent to take Pendleton’s place while he is away. Pendleton believes (George) DeCharms would do well in the position. Pendleton would like to secure passage soon, and he requests that W.F.P. give him as much information about the people and places as possible to that he may plan...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was glad to learn of W.F.P.’s upcoming visit to Pittsburgh in May, and he hopes W.F.P. will arrange to preach for them. Pittsburgh will not be closing its church this summer in order to provide continued work for the theological students. Pendleton has booked second cabin passage for himself and Beatrice on the Oceanic from New York to Southampton. He has been having trouble booking return passage as they are...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Mr. Gladish has inquired about the possibility of Pendleton visiting Middleport and Cincinnati. Pendleton would like W.F.P.’s opinion on the matter; He is happy to travel for the Church, provided that his place in Pittsburgh is adequately filled during his absence. Perhaps Pendleton will visit Middleport in May while W.F.P. is in Pittsburgh. Pendleton hopes Mrs. Iungerich will be in Paris while he and Beatrice are there,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Although the date is earlier than expected, Pendleton will be able to attend the next Consistory meeting. Pendleton thinks Mr. David will serve as a fine replacement in Pittsburgh during his absence over the summer. The itinerary for Pendleton’s trip around Europe depends on Alfred Stroh’s movements; He needs this information as soon as possible so that he may inform the societies of his schedule. Pendleton is enclosing a...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of April 1st. As W.F.P. will see from Gladish’s letter, if they wish to move forward with Gladish’s proposed plan regarding Cincinnati, W.F.P. will need to be in Pittsburgh either the last Sunday in April or the third Sunday in May. The itinerary for Pendleton’s upcoming trip to Europe depends on Alfred Stroh’s movements. Although W.F.P. has yet to inform Pendleton of Stroh’s plans,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton believes it would be best if W.F.P. gives someone else the topic assigned to him (Pendleton) for the London Assembly; Pendleton read a paper on the same subject just two years prior at the Glenview Assembly, and he feels he does not have anything significant to add at this time. However, he is currently preparing a new paper which he will present if W.F.P. would like. Pendleton agrees to go to London at the time...