Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of May 13th with reference to his trip to Windsor, Detroit, and Erie. He regrets the decline in Erie’s prospects owing to several removals and a lack of interest. “However,” he comments, “there is always an upturn if we wait for it and waiting patiently is a part of our business.” Pendleton recently held a successful joint assembly of Washington and Baltimore with meetings taking place in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Hollywood, California, USA. Pendleton thinks Waelchli may be interested to know that he was recently called to help Olivia and Willard by the side of the road after they ran out of gas; Willard was teaching Olivia to drive and forgot to monitor the gas gauge. Pendleton has recently returned from Pittsburgh where the Sons of the Academy hosted a large assembly-like gathering. Pendleton felt there was something of the old Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Los Angeles, California, USA. Pendleton arrived in New York yesterday and has received Waelchli’s letter of September 8th. Pendleton thinks Waelchli’s advice to Henry (Boef) was “just the right thing” given the circumstances. Pendleton has heard from Mrs. Rennels that Boef has been ill recently, and he hopes Boef will report on October 8th in good condition. Waelchli’s news concerning the death of Colon Schott took Pendleton by...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton thanks Waelchli for agreeing to preach at the upcoming Assembly. They will arrange the details at a later date. On Pendleton’s recommendation, the Executive Committee passed a resolution to cover Waelchli’s travel expenses for his summer trip to the west coast. Pendleton would like to hear from Waelchli which locations he hopes to visit and why. The main question is whether Waelchli will visit the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his interesting report was read aloud in Consistory this morning. Pendleton presented Waelchli’s suggestion for certain changes with reference to his visits to Detroit and Erie to the Executive Committee and then to Mr. Synnestvedt and the minsters in Chicago and Glenview. Pendleton suggests Waelchli write to Synnestvedt, Gladish, and Smith with a more detailed proposal. He also suggests they have a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of January 9th. He notes that the passing of each day decreases the likelihood of Waelchli attending the mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton thinks Waelchli will be interested to know that Mr. Gladish plans to visit Mr. Petersen on his way to Bryn Athyn for the meetings. Pendleton will read...

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...

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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. G.J. Fercken in Les Milles, France. Pendleton has been placed in charge of the Church’s European field in order to relieve the Bishop of some of his duties. Pendleton notes that Fercken has decided to take advantage of the Bishop’s offer to pay for Fercken to visit Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes that they will be glad to welcome Fercken to Bryn Athyn and they hope that his stay will be of mutual use and will benefit the General Church as a whole....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton is glad to hear that Fercken has been able to sell his farm but does not think that Fercken should visit Bryn Athyn earlier than planned as the schools will be closed and many will be away on vacation. Pendleton hopes Fercken may be able to meet with Rev. Eldred E. Iungerich over the summer while Iungerich is temporarily stationed in Paris. Mr. (Theodore?) Pitcairn, Miss Hogan, and Miss Falk of Bryn Athyn will...