Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Having just completed his first year in Pittsburgh, Pendleton reflects on the society and his time there. Interest in spiritual things is stronger than expected, and attendance at Sunday services and Wednesday classes has increased. Pendleton made changes to the governing structure in an effort to involve the younger men. Commenting on the general nature of the society, Pendleton writes, “This society is composed...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Circa 1904 CE. Pendleton notifies W.F.P. that the paper he is writing for the Assembly is on the topic of Messianic prophecy. Pendleton discusses Alfred Stroh’s article on the relation of the sun to the “first element.” Before reading this article, Pendleton assumed Stroh’s views on this matter differed from his own. However, he now sees that they hold the same position. Beatrice is recovering nicely after the birth of...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 6th, no year. At the semi-annual meeting of the Pittsburgh Society, they decided that they would not like to have an Assembly meeting this fall. They would, however, like W.F.P. to visit and administer Holy Supper. Pendleton suggests the Holy Supper offerings be used to pay for W.F.P.’s travelling expenses. Pendleton has been trying to come to a mutual arrangement with Mr. Caldwell, but Caldwell needs until the end...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 3rd, no year. W.F.P. has suggested Pendleton come to Bryn Athyn for a while to join Miss Beekman in her work. Pendleton does not like the idea of being away from his family, but he writes, “I take it that a man should do what he can, especially in a work of such surpassing importance as I conceive Miss Beekman’s work to be.” He agrees to spend the month of August working with Beekman in Bryn Athyn. He hopes W.F.P....

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton has written a reply to Mr. Odhner’s article on “The Divine Human from Eternity” which he views as an attack on one of his recently published sermons. Odhner has informed Pendleton that a continuation of his article will be read aloud to a gathering of ministers, and Pendleton requests that his reply be presented at the same time. Names mentioned: Mr. Odhner

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. It is too early for Pendleton and Mr. Klein to say whether they will be able to attend a summer council meeting in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like to know as soon as possible once a meeting has been scheduled, as he will need time to prepare a paper. Pendleton regrets that W.F.P. did not look over his (Pendleton’s) paper before it was submitted to the Life. Pendleton reports that W.F.P.’s daughter, Amena, is well and...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the last council of ministers, it was decided that Pendleton should write a paper to present at the next meeting. Due to a lack of funds, there is little chance of Pendleton attending this year. He asks W.F.P. whether he should still prepare a paper in light of these circumstances.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the appointment and announces the birth of his and Beatrice’s new baby. He discusses Alfred Stroh’s article, “The Natural Sun and Its Three Atmospheres,” which was published in the April issue of New Church Life; Pendleton has previously argued in favor of the position Stroh puts forth in this article, and he believes this view aligns with what is said in the Writings and the Principia....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will agree to preach in Pittsburgh on the Sunday between the Ministers Council and the Teachers Meeting. The Pittsburgh Society is looking forward to the upcoming meetings, and they are hoping for a large turnout from Bryn Athyn. Pendleton had been preparing a paper on “The Son of Man and The Son of God,” but he has now decided against presenting a paper as he will be hosting the meetings. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton received the certificate from W.F.P. in plenty of time for his trip to Zanesville. Concerning W.F.P.’s letter about the recent Consistory meeting, Pendleton comments, “. . . as you rightly remark, I have had my say. Certainly I should be ungracious not to be pleased at the attitudes of my fellow members.” Pendleton reports that he is preparing a paper for the District Assembly, but he will have to leave before...