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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that the society is shocked by Mr. Asplundh’s death, and he wonders what the Asplundh family will do without him. Regarding Pittsburgh, Pendleton believes the society should pay his (Pendleton’s) moving expenses if they decide to call him as their pastor. He requests that W.F.P. keep this in mind and see what can be done when he (W.F.P.) visits Pittsburgh. Names mentioned: Mr. (Carl Hjalmar) Asplundh

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that W.F.P.’s letter recommending Miss Tafel and Miss Sommerville for the teaching position in Pittsburgh arrived too late. Pendleton was called to Middleport last week to officiate the funeral of Mrs. Kenter. Before he left, Dr. Boggess mentioned that Miss Esther may not return to school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton extended a job offer to Miss Ester which she has now accepted. Pendleton knows W.F.P. would...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that if W.F.P. would rather not deliver his Assembly address on Friday night, they can arrange for him to deliver it on Saturday. Pendleton is leaving shortly for Erie to attend Mr. Glenn’s funeral. Names mentioned: Mr. (Oscar) Glenn

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Mrs. Headsten. Pendleton informs Mrs. Headsten that a resolution was passed at a recent Ministers’ Council meeting in appreciation of the good work done for the General Church by her husband, Rev. John Headsten. Pendleton relays his personal sympathy to Mrs. Headsten at the loss of her husband.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton writes the Mr. Doering will be glad to hear from Gill and will schedule his visit to Kitchener at the usual time. Pendleton was surprised to hear of Mrs. Roschman’s death and sends sympathies to Mr. Roschman. Regarding hiring a second teacher for the school, Pendleton suggests Gill fundraise in the Kitchener society first, and if they cannot raise enough money, then Pendleton will present the matter to the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. David Harold Klein in Chicago, IL, USA. Via Paul (Synnestvedt), Klein’s brother-in-law, Pendleton and his wife have read Klein’s letter to his sister, Viola (Klein Cowley), in which he describes his last memories of his wife, Tulip, before her death. Pendleton and his wife express both their sympathy and their hope that Klein “may realize in the future those spiritual blessings which come through afflictions.” Pendleton hopes to see Klein at the next...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton confirms the date of his address to the Pittsburgh society. He was surprised to hear the news of Mr. Doering Bellinger’s death, though he had heard of the need for an operation and the dangers involved. Pendleton extends his sympathies to Stella (Bellinger). Pendleton will preach in Bryn Athyn until August 2nd, and after that, he will vacation at Indian Lake in the Adirondacks for about a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has just received Iungerich’s letter of July 9th. He congratulates Iungerich on his engagement to Miss Kintner and wishes them a happy future. Since Iungerich has advised that his resignation as Pittsburgh society pastor should be formally presented, Pendleton will contact the proper parties to make the necessary arrangements. Pendleton does not feel that he can leave his camp at Indian Lake as...