Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of August 19th. Pendleton is pleased to hear that the South African Assembly was successful. Although Mr. (Frederick) and Mrs. (Bertha?) Elphick and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were unable to be there, there was an attendance of more than 120 people for morning services. Pendleton does not recall meeting Mr. Morgan. Pendleton remarks that the Ridgways will be glad to have...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton regrets that no conclusion has been reached about sending a minister to Mauritius. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich is the only one who could go on short notice, but now it appears he may be needed in Stockholm as Mr. Stroh is slow in recovering. Pendleton wishes the Mauritians could send a young man to Bryn Athyn to train for the ministry as this would present a permanent solution. Deltenre will see from the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. In response to Pfeiffer’s question regarding “coming of age” laws in America, Pendleton writes, “There are no ‘American’ laws on the subject of the coming of age of citizens. Each state has its own laws. In Pennsylvania we have the same law as that in Holland, and I think it is the same in the most of the states of the Union. However, common perception, as in the matter of marriage, recognizes the fact that women...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton discusses the contents of Pfeiffer’s magazine and whether it may be distributed within the Church. He writes, “There is to my mind no reason why you should not send copies of the excerpts from your magazine to the ministers, or to any others who may wish to read them. I presume you anticipate some difference of opinion with respect to them, and especially with reference to the values to be derived from...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eugene Schreck. Text: “Your note and the book “The Human and its relation to the Divine” have been received. I shall be glad to comply with your request to write a review of it, but it will take me a little time as the matter is heavy and at times requires some fortitude to follow the thought. I do not want to do an injustice so I would be glad if you would give me your opinion of the meaning and bearing of the following words on page 20, “In...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of Jan. 19th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased that the Colchester society is determined to go forward with their affairs by their own means. Pendleton has received Mr. Tilson’s letter giving details of Mr. Ottley’s death. Pendleton discusses the baptism of African New Church people who practice polygamy. The Consistory has considered passages from the Writings...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton encloses an official letter for Gyllenhaal to read aloud at the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton reports that he has not seen Theodore Pitcairn much as he (Pitcairn) is still in Toronto where meetings are being held for the teachers and the Sons of the Academy. Pendleton has heard a good report of the teachers’ meeting, and he hopes the Sons will grant material assistance again this year for...

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 Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton was pleased to receive five General Church membership applications, and he is happy to accept Sir John and his family into the Church. Sir John’s book on Druidism is “well known to us here as a study of primitive life in the light of New Church doctrine.” As Bishop DeCharms will attend the Glenview Assembly, Pendleton will be able to travel to Canada for the October Toronto Assembly. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s encouraging letter sent from Chaplin. He feels that Waelchli’s mission in the Canadian Northwest will be “crowned with great success.” Pendleton reports that Miss Beekman has resigned from the General Church and has left the New Church entirely. She has become Catholic and renounced Swedenborg as a “mere amateur in theology.” Pendleton writes, “Any further comment by me will...