Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of May 27th and has also seen Deltenre’s 1913-1914 report to the Bishop of the Brussels Mission, with enclosed membership applications for Mademoiselle Maryla Winska and Monsieur J.J. Gaillard. Deltenre’s greetings were read at the June 19th celebration. Pendleton writes that this year’s June 19th “was notable because of the laying of the corner stone of the first 'Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton apologizes for not having personally answered Deltenre’s letter from a year ago. Pendleton was pleased to hear from Deltenre again after so many years, and he had hoped to see Deltenre in Brussels on his way home from South Africa in July, but his (Pendleton’s) health was not good and he was afraid to go too far from his hotel in England as they were awaiting notice to board the ship. Pendleton writes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. While in South Africa last summer for the admission of the Durban Society into the General Church, Pendleton had the idea of hosting an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn for the purpose of bringing together the leaders of the Academy movement from all around the world. He recently presented this idea to the Consistory and the Executive Committee where it was met with approval. The Council will be held in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Following Mr. Hussenet’s threat to use the law in Pairs to keep other bodies of the New Church from working there, Pendleton requests that Deltenre make clear to the readers of “La Nouvelle Jerusalem” that the General Church has a policy of fair and open dealings with other bodies of the New Church. However, he does not wish this message to appear as a public rebuke of Mr. Hussenet’s statement, which Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in St. Cloud, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of January 5th and report of April 26th. Pendleton is happy to hear that the French Society maintained regular worship services despite the War. Pendleton acknowledges that it must have been a great loss for the group to send their young men to front, yet he knows they must serve the “glorious cause” of their country. Pendleton was shocked to learn that Hussenet’s son,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Paris, France. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Hussenet’s letter to Bishop W.F. Pendleton. Pendleton is pleased that the French Society has continued its Church activities, including public worship in Paris, despite the difficulties resulting from the War. Pendleton writes that the sympathies of people back in Bryn Athyn have been “powerfully stirred” by a letter from Madame Lucas to Mrs. Iungerich. Pendleton sends along the love...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Paris, France. General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. French copy attached. Pendleton is glad that Hussenet appreciates the financial gift from the General Church, though Pendleton regrets that they could not be more generous as the Church is under increased financial strain as a result of the War. With practically all the active young men in Bryn Athyn leaving to join the war effort in France, Pendleton hopes that the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, France. The General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Handwritten French copy and typed French copy attached. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letters of Dec. 9th, Dec. 31st, and Feb. 14th. Pendleton recommends that Hussenet discuss with M. de Chazal the situation in Lausanne between M. Fercken and M. Regamey. Pendleton explains that M. Fercken studied for one year in Bryn Athyn and was received as a minister...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet. Handwritten French copy attached, most likely translated by Mr. or Mrs. Eldred Iungerich. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of Nov. 24th with enclosed membership applications for Dr. and Mrs. Boyesen and two of Hussenet’s children, Elie and Olivia. Pendleton hopes Hussenet’s missionary work will bring favorable results. Concerning the activities of Conference and Convention in Paris, Pendleton writes, “For some strange reason...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, France. Handwritten French copy attached, translated by Madame Iungerich. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of January 20th. Pendleton hopes that Hussenet and the Church members in Paris will not be too hasty in attempting to form a federation of French speaking societies. Pendleton writes that while the General Church “hold[s] our people by no other than an internal bond, yet we have a right to expect that...