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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Hussenet’s last two letters and thanks him for his faithful devotion to the Church. Pendleton reports that the May issue of the New Church Life contains a full account of discussions regarding the new Hague doctrines.

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. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Oct. 28th, Nov. 13th, and Nov. 23rd. In response to questions about the Glanville bequest, Pendleton encloses answers obtained from Bishop W. F. Pendleton’s records. The Academy believes it was Miss Glanville’s intention that the money be used to support an Academy school in England, not to support Mr. Tilson, although he was the head of the New Church...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Feb. 8th, Feb. 22nd, and March 1st. Pendleton is pleased that Miss Enid Cockerell is interested in coming to study in Bryn Athyn, and he discusses the requirements for awarding full and working scholarships. Pendleton offers advice on starting up a New Church school in the Durban Society. The Church is currently short on teachers and cannot send anyone...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Dec. 31st, Jan. 5th, Jan. 10th, and Feb. 1st. Gyllenhaal’s report of his trip to Basutoland was read at a Joint Meeting of the Consistory and Executive Committee; There was much interest in the school Gyllenhaal has established with the help of Mr. Buss. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal of the death of Rev. (Carl) Odhner. Rev. Will Caldwell will be asked to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Deltenre that he will go wherever he is sent, but he foresees certain difficulties if he is transferred to England. Due to the rate of exchange, there would be a significant reduction in Deltenre’s income, and the Executive Committee does not feel they can commit to subsidizing his salary. However, they suggest that Gyllenhaal and Bjorck might come to some financial...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton asks if Gyllenhaal plans to attend the upcoming General Assembly in Kitchener, and if so, would he be willing to present a paper during one of the sessions. Pendleton would like to know as soon as possible so that they can print a complete program of the proceedings in the Life. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal that Theodore (Pitcairn) has returned to Bryn Athyn with his wife (Maryke Urban Pitcairn) to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton confirms that Gyllenhaal should print Mr. Tilson’s names as President of the Assembly on the programs. Pendleton is sorry to hear that Gyllenhaal will not be able to stop by Bryn Athyn before traveling to Kitchener for the Assembly. Pendleton had planned to have Gyllenhaal preach in Bryn Athyn on Sunday, but now it seems he will not arrive in time. Names mentioned: Mr. (R.J.) Tilson, Mr. (Will)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s last letter with enclosed membership applications. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal that there will be a statement in the next issue of the Life explaining that the 1933 General Assembly has been postponed with the consent and approval of the Consistory, Executive Committee, and Toronto Society.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal that the membership applications which he forwarded have been attended to. He requests that Gyllenhaal suggest convenient times for an episcopal visit to Toronto in the fall. Pendleton reports that the newest issue of New Church Life contains an account of the recent Ministers’ Meetings. Pendleton writes that Dr. Acton will attend the Sons of the Academy meeting in June as a...