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...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of Sept. 27th, and he was glad to read that Ora has made a good impression in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like a copy of Miss Sophie’s chart as he would find it very useful. Pendleton inquires about W.F.P.’s travel plans for his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He comments that the Pittsburgh Society will miss the McQueen family. However, he is glad that the Nelsons were able to offer...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton and his wife request that W.F.P. stop over in Pittsburgh on his way to Glenview to baptize their new baby. Pendleton is happy to report that both Beatrice and the baby appear to be doing well. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Erie Society has proposed a plan for inviting Pendleton to hold Sunday worship in Erie four times per year. The matter was discussed by the Pittsburgh Church Committee, and it was not considered very favorably. The Committee would like to know if the Pittsburgh Society will be expected to cover the cost of securing a substitute in Pendleton’s absence, or if the General Church would take on this responsibility....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter with enclosure from Dr. Cranch inviting Pendleton to visit the Erie Society. Pendleton will write to Cranch directly to determine if Erie would like doctrinal class work, a weekday evening worship, or a Sunday sermon. If they want Pendleton to preach for them on Sunday, he will need to arrange for someone to fill the Pittsburgh pulpit in his absence. Names mentioned: Dr. (Edward)...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton discusses scheduling and plans for the Pittsburgh and Chicago District Assemblies. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. had a good summer in Europe with their sister, and that they will both return home in good health. Names mentioned: Will Caldwell

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Pittsburgh Society would like to hold a men’s meeting on the Monday evening following the District Assembly. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. approves of this action and if he will be able to stay an extra night in Pittsburgh for this purpose. Pendleton notes that Robert dined with the family last night and gave a good report of Luelle’s health. Names mentioned: Robert (no surname given), Luelle (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Erie circle has requested that Pendleton visit and preach for them at least four times per year. The Pittsburgh Society has agreed to give Pendleton up on occasion, provided that a replacement can be found to fill the pulpit. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. has any input on the matter. Pendleton has received a letter from Rev. Gladish asking if Pendleton is willing to pay a pastoral visit to Cincinnati; Mrs. Gladish has been...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is satisfied with the solution to the Erie matter; He will communicate with Mr. Brickman and Dr. Cranch about it. Pendleton has received letters from Mr. Gladish and Colon Schott asking him to visit Cincinnati. Mr. Gladish is unable to minister to Cincinnati owing to a case of scarlet fever in his family. Pendleton will arrange to make the trip once Beatrice returns home from her vacation. The Pittsburgh...