Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton apologies for being a poor correspondent this summer; He has just returned from an extended trip. He has called a meeting of the General Council to determine what time the Joint Council meeting will be held in the fall. Pendleton will propose that they hold the Joint Council meeting in connection with the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn which will take place immediately after Thanksgiving. Waelchli’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his address is currently at the printer and will appear in the next issue of the Journal of Education. Pendleton plans to deliver this address in Pittsburgh, and afterward Waelchli will be permitted to take it to Middleport. Pendleton will speak with Waelchli in Pittsburgh about the developments that took place at the last Consistory meeting in connection with Waelchli’s recent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of his trip to Erie and Buffalo. He understands the disappointment in Erie over the fact that Waelchli has chosen to relocate to Cincinnati. Pendleton is hopeful they will find a solution to fill Erie’s need for a pastor. Waelchli’s recommendation regarding Mr. Toby’s recent article in the Quarterly was read to the Consistory, and Pendleton will speak about it...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton feels his recent trip to South Africa was very worthwhile, especially as he was able to ordain fourteen “natives” into the priesthood. Mrs. Pendleton has written an account of their trip that will appear in the Life. Pendleton appreciated Waelchli’s observations on the difficulties faced by both Henry Heinrichs and Henry Boef in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of April 5th and 15th. Pendleton discusses the General Church’s policy on baptisms and membership; Baptism is a necessary first step to obtaining membership, but it does not grant entrance into the Church organization. It is customary for girls to obtain membership at age 18, and boys at age 21, after they have been confirmed. Certificates of membership will be sent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fercken’s report was read at the Assembly, and Mr. Odhner is now preparing it for publication in the Life. Pendleton reports that the Assembly was very successful; Although at first it seemed not many would be able to attend, they ended up having the largest Assembly yet with about 230 guests. Pendleton writes they were able to agree on a definite policy regarding the questions that have recently been...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George Goddard Starkey in Chicago, IL, USA. Text: “Your note in regard to matter for the “Life” came to hand today. We are just about to begin our work here, and when that is done I can better decide what I will be able to do; but whatever it may be it shall be gladly done. Yours truly N. D. Pendleton (over). I am glad you have seen something of Paul and like him, I was quite impressed with him while here, especially by a certain humility which...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George Goddard Starkey in Chicago, IL, USA. Text: “Enclosed you will find our order of worship. Also I send you a copy of my address to the children on Christmas, which you may use for the Life if you wish. Mr. Alvin Nelson will give you an account of our doings. Yours as ever, N. D. Pendleton” Names mentioned: Alvin Nelson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Barger’s address which has now been turned over to Mr. Odhner who will write a report for the Life on Barger’s lectures in the Hague and Rotterdam. Barger has asked for a critique of the lecture, but Pendleton only wishes to express his appreciation; He regards it as a masterly presentation of the subject, well adapted to the general public. Mr. Alden tells Pendleton that Barger...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of July 9th; Pendleton encloses the authorization that Barger has requested. This authorization names Barger as an official representative of the General Church and authorizes him to deliver public lectures and lead Divine worship. Pendleton will give Mr. Odhner Barger’s letter to New Church Life. Pendleton believes that the work of developing the interior doctrines of the...