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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report and request for a letter of introduction to the American Consul at The Hague. Letter of Introduction attached, requesting “any courtesies extended to [Pfeiffer] which may facilitate his coming to America” for the 1933 ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of March 9th. Pendleton thinks the proposed property distribution resolution is a good solution, and he hopes it will strengthen both the Burton Road and Colchester societies. After the financial downfall of Mr. Leonardos, Pendleton has indefinitely postponed his episcopal visit to the New Church people in Rio de Janeiro. George (DeCharms) will soon return to Bryn Athyn...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton concerning Rev. Gaston J. Fercken. General Church letterhead. Letter from Assistant Bishop N.D. Pendleton certifying that Rev. Gaston J. Fercken is a minister of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. He is a Dutch citizen who has been staying in the US for the last 9 months but has now been assigned an ecclesiastical mission in Switzerland where he will reside for an indefinite period of time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of July 14th and 17th with $2 enclosed from Mme. de Chazal for a subscription to the Life and $3 from Fercken’s society for the revised edition of the Liturgy. Pendleton has read with concern what Fercken writes about the engagement of Miss Hilda Collins and Mr. Nusbaum. Pendleton reports that the automobile missionary trip of Theodore Pitcairn and Karl Alden has...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letters of March 21st and May 2nd with enclosed report from Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre. Much preparation was needed for the Assembly, but everyone in Bryn Athyn agrees that it was worth it. It ended up being the largest Assembly yet: 230 guests. There was a feeling of unity and encouragement for the future, and the questions which had been plaguing the Church “were brought as near to a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 5th. He will be glad to deliver a sermon on the second Sunday of his upcoming trip to Glenview and Chicago, and he would be happy to have Mr. Headsten’s congregation join Sharon Church for the occasion. He notes an air of optimism in Smith’s letter, and he wishes Smith luck in his plans to improve the Sharon Church Society. In Bryn Athyn, they have decided to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton regrets that Bjorn Boyesen has had difficulties at the American Consulate in Sweden securing his visa to the US. Pendleton trusts that the enclosed certification will meet the demands of the consulate.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of May 15th. Pendleton looks forward to working with Odhner in Bryn Athyn. Fred Gyllenhaal has sent a cable accepting the call to serve as the Toronto Society’s new Pastor. Attached are copies of three letters required by the US Consulate in Toronto for obtaining Odhner's visa. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Viola Wolcott) Rennels, Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. The wedding date of Marion (Childs Pendleton?) has been changed, and Pendleton will no longer be able to preach in Toronto the Sunday after the Assembly. He writes, "In this matter I am up against 'Uncle Sam' and his leave of absences and so must yield."

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letters of January 16th and February 20th with enclosed annual report and photographs. Pendleton especially enjoys the photograph showing Morse’s ecclesiastical outfit, and he informs Morse that he has placed the photographs in the Library collection for preservation. Pendleton congratulates Morse and the Sydney Society for severing ties with the Government as they will now be free to...