Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon his return from four months abroad in Europe and South Africa, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of August 13th. Of his trip, Pendleton writes, “It was a continual joy to me to find that a number of groups of natives under native leaders had received our doctrines with deep affection and notable intelligence.” During the “native” Assembly held at Alpha Estate, Pendleton ordained four men into the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Ladybrand, Orange Free State. Pendleton encloses the authorization Pitcairn requested. Pendleton was glad to learn that the new building near Qhuqhu has been completed and is now in use for services. He asks whether Jonas Mphatse formally officiates at or near Qhuqhu, and he inquires what has become of Rev. Mofokeng. Pendleton comments that it looks as if Pitcairn’s day school at Alpha might “grow out of hand,” and he wonders how...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 2nd. He is relieved that Pitcairn agrees with him on “the marriage question.” He states, “The spiritual law is absolute, Christianity and polygamy cannot be mixed, and no New Church minister should knowingly baptize any one known to be living with more than one woman.” Pendleton would also like to insist on a Christian marriage ceremony, but he does not know...