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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1919-11-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of Sept. 9th. Pendleton reports that the recent Assembly was the best they have ever had, and the Dedication of the Cathedral was the most impressive ceremony they have ever experienced. Pendleton is glad to hear that the Circle in Holland is slowly increasing. Pendleton discusses how Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer is doing in Bryn Athyn; Pfeiffer’s attitude toward the Church and toward...
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1919-11-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1920-11-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton was surprised to receive a card from Barger; Barger has been suffering from a “long illness”, and Pendleton did not think he would be able to write or receive letters. Pendleton hopes he will see Barger again in this life, possibly on his trip to Europe next summer. If not, Pendleton believes they will see each other in “the bright hereafter.” Pendleton sends regards to Mrs. Barger and Miss Mary...
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1920-11-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1919-07-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger. Letterhead: "Morley's Hotel, Trafalgar Square, London. W.C.2" Typed copy by Freda Pendleton attached.
Pendleton discusses the case of the Church in England and the difficulties of uniting the Peckham Rye Society with Mr. Tilson’s society. Pendleton believes it makes sense that all who believe in the Divine Authority of the Writings should unite, but that this union should take place within the General Church body. Currently, the...
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1919-07-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1920-02-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letters of Dec. 15th and January 3rd. Pendleton discusses the case of Mr. Pfeiffer and his acceptance of the Authority of the Writings; He writes, “In a conflict between Kant the philosopher and Swedenborg the Revelator, the Divine Truth will surely prevail with all those who receive it sincerely and in simplicity.” Pendleton is glad to hear Barger no longer plans to leave the Hague,...
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1920-02-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1915-03-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Barger’s letters of Nov. 24th and Jan 28th, both of which have been read to the Consistory; The Consistory was pleased at the opportunity to publicly lecture on the Heavenly Doctrines in Holland. Pendleton would like to know if this has ever been done before. Pendleton hopes to hear from Barger about the success of his lectures in the Hague and Rotterdam. Barger’s son, Gerrit, has...
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1915-03-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1915-03-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
The Bishop (W.F. Pendleton) and the Consistory have enjoyed Barger’s recent letters and are very interested in his work. Pendleton wishes to thank Barger’s daughter, Miss Mary, for her report of responses to Barger’s Rotterdam lectures; Pendleton considers it remarkable that a lecture like that could be given in a Scottish Church of the Covenanters. Barger’s son, Gerrit, was able to translate Barger’s Hague...
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1915-03-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1918-07-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of May 20th in which Barger discusses the will of Miss Emma Helderman. Helderman wishes to leave a sum of money to the Church when she dies, and but there are questions over who should be named the administrator of the will. The Church in Holland is not officially legally recognized, so she may have to name the General Church as the administrator. Pendleton is wary of legal...
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1918-07-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-02-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton informs Ottley that there will be an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn next June. He had the idea for this council while in South Africa overseeing the reception of the Durban Society into the General Church, and the idea was reinforced when Ottley and Rev. Tilson joined the General Church. Writing about this Council, Pendleton comments, “You will agree with me, I am sure, that the need of the...
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1920-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-01-29
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. When Pendleton was last in London, he spoke with Ottley about the possibility of Mr. Bjorck joining the General Church. With reference to this conversation, Pendleton thinks Ottley will be interested in the enclosed copy of a letter from Bjorck to Pendleton. Names mentioned: Mr. (Albert) Bjorck
Dates:
1920-01-29
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1919-11-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Oct 22nd. Pendleton comments on the letters between himself and Mr. Friend, which he forwarded to Ottley with his last communication. In these letters, Pendleton and Friend discuss Church matters in South Africa. Pendleton was pleased to read Ottley’s account of the “Feast of Charity” held at the Burton Road Church in England. He writes, “It is good to hear news from the...
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1919-11-22