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 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

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)...

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. 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 has not yet heard from Erie regarding his upcoming visit. Mr. Gladish would like Pendleton to make an additional stop in Columbus on his way to Cincinnati, but Columbus has not contacted Pendleton directly about this. During his recent visit to Renovo, Pendleton reports finding significant dissatisfaction with Mr. Whitehead’s work there over the summer, especially from Joe Kendig. Pendleton told the members that...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that he will elaborate on the “Whitehead-Renovo matter” later. Pendleton still has not heard from Dr. Cranch regarding Pendleton’s proposed visit to Erie. Pendleton plans to visit Cincinnati next week. Pendleton reports that Beatrice remains unwell; He believes her health may be worse now than when she was with W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn. Names mentioned: Mr. (William) Whitehead, Dr. (Edward) Cranch, Beatrice...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that it would be a “sad pleasure” for him to finish the work W.F.P. has been preparing on the “Exposition of the Word.” Pendleton would dedicate his best abilities to its completion if needed, but he is glad this is only a remote possibility. Pendleton hears Homer’s health has improved and they may expect him to stop over in Pittsburgh on his way home. Pendleton has finally received word from Dr. Cranch,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton recounts his recent trip to the Erie circle. He preached on Sunday to a congregation of 37 and administered Holy Supper to 25. He attended a doctrinal class at the house of Mr. Glenn and gave Holy Supper to Mrs. McDonald in her home. He was impressed by all the work done for the Church in Erie by Dr. and Mrs. Cranch, and he comments, “It would require a very efficient minister to make much of an improvement.”...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society ran out of time to discuss the prospect of a district assembly at its recent annual meeting. The matter was referred to the Church Committee, which has not made a decision yet. On returning home from visiting Erie, Pendleton came down with bronchitis. The doctor has ordered him not to work for several days, and so Walter Brickman will preach in his place on Sunday....