Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Aug. 12th and 21st. Pendleton sends sympathy to Fercken and all who are suffering from the war in Europe. Pendleton believes that “deep seated” evils are the true underlying cause of the war, and hopes that when the war is over, they may look for growth and the spiritual advancement of the New Church. Pendleton understands that Fercken’s family does not wish Fercken to sail...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Geneva, Switzerland. Bishop W.F. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letter of Aug. 28th. The Bishop wishes N.D. Pendleton to express his sympathy for Fercken’s difficulties brought on by the war in Europe. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich and company have safely arrived back in Bryn Athyn. Mr. (Theodore?) Pitcairn remains in London, hoping to establish communication with Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre in Brussels and with his glass works in Belgium....

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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. George DeCharms. Pendleton has received a telegram from Theo Pitcairn asking if DeCharms can come to South Africa at Pitcairn’s expense. Pendleton believes they could make arrangements in Bryn Athyn to carry on without DeCharms if he wishes to go. Pendleton continues to hear reports of DeCharms’ improved health. Pendleton discusses the weather in Bryn Athyn, i.e. snow and floods, and the atmosphere after the recent intense Ministers’ Meetings....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms. Pendleton advises the DeCharms rest in Florida for a few more weeks before returning to Bryn Athyn and giving Theodore Pitcairn an answer about whether or not he will be able to travel to South Africa. Pendleton reports that there is nothing new in Bryn Athyn except that he turned 60 yesterday and received a visit from the elementary school children. He writes, “As I looked in their young faces I tried to think of myself as they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ letter of March 3rd. Pendleton hopes DeCharms will take care of his health and return to Bryn Athyn from Florida only when he feels ready. Pendleton’s summer trip to Rio has been indefinitely postponed. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich received a letter from Lima stating that Mr. Leonardos has “failed”; His bank has gone under and his home has been sold to satisfy the debts, so there is no one to host the Bishop...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Stockholm, Sweden. Care of Rev. Gustaf Baeckstrom. Pendleton acknowledges DeCharms’ letter from Brussels. Pendleton believes DeCharms did everything possible under the circumstances, and now the matter should be left to rest. Pendleton wonders if DeCharms is on his way to Paris to see Theo (Pitcairn). Pendleton updates DeCharms on life in Bryn Athyn; The weather has been hot, Karl Alden has been engaged in missionary work, Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton is glad to hear that DeCharms and his family have arrived home in good health from their long journey. Pendleton has received a discouraging letter from Curtis about the society in New York. Pendleton hopes they will still be able to hold occasional church services, in which case this would provide some opportunity for Philip (Odhner?). Regardless, Pendleton thinks it will be good for Philip to take...

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. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for his upcoming visit to Chicago. He will meet with Smith’s congregation on the evening of October 17th and preach for Headsten’s congregation the afternoon of October 21st. For additional scheduling, Pendleton asks that Smith and Headsten coordinate and come up with a program which works for both of them. Names mentioned: Mr. (John) Headsten