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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Brown that the General Church will contribute $200 toward traveling expenses if Brown is able to attend the 1928 General Church Assembly in London.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Morse’s letter to the Bishop of May 16th has arrived. Pendleton informs Morse that the authorization sent to him by the Bishop conveys with it all the powers of the second degree of the General Church priesthood, including the right to wear the blue stole. Pendleton reports that they were glad to learn of Mr. Gyllenhaal’s arrival in Australia and to read some of his impressions of Sydney. The Bishop noted Morse’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Morse’s last two letters. Pendleton hopes the death of Mr. Heldon will not be as disastrous as it now seems. Pendleton is forwarding Morse a letter he received from Mr. White along with his (Pendleton’s) reply to it. Pendleton is anxiously preparing for a trip West in the fall; Public meetings have been suppressed in the state of Pennsylvania due to a nation-wide influenza...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges Morse’s letter of Oct. 3rd. Pendleton has also received the copies of “Divine Authority” and “True Christian Life” which Morse sent, and he has given them to the Academy library as per Morse’s request. Pendleton was sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Morgan, and he remarks that Morgan’s passing will be a great loss to Morse’s society. Pendleton reports that he has just returned from a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton advises Morse on General Church customs relating to conducting services in the absence of an ordained minister. He writes, “It has been our custom for many years standing to have some steady minded layman lead in worship in case the minister for any reason cannot serve. The use in question is regarded as more important than the order. Some formal distinctions, however, may well be made. One we have...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that the Church plans to call a General Assembly in London during the summer of 1928. Pendleton will ordain Rev. R. J. Tilson into the third degree of the Priesthood at the Assembly. If Morse is able to attend, the General Church will contribute $500 toward his traveling expenses. Names mentioned: Rev. (Robert J.) Tilson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has just returned to Bryn Athyn from his mountain home. He was in Pittsburgh last week for their District Assembly, and next week he will travel to Toronto and Kitchener. Pendleton is glad that Morse sees clearly the danger in the Hague teachings. Pendleton believes a final judgement cannot be avoided on this issue, and that they must wait on the Lord’s Providence. He comments, “Never before, in my view,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Elmira, New York, USA. Pendleton was happy to hear from Pitcairn concerning his ongoing missionary campaign. He writes, “It was especially pleasing to note that you are not discouraged by the difficult reception that is everywhere given New Church truth . . . Your problem is to find the best way and hold to it. Do all that is necessary and a little more. This is said to lead to success in business affairs, and it must be the same...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton encloses a communication between Fred (Gyllenhaal?) and Mr. Prince which he thinks will interest Pitcairn. Pendleton wishes Pitcairn “Bon voyage,” and hopes that when Pitcairn receives this letter, “you will feel that our thought is with you and that our affectionate interest will follow you throughout the long journey you are undertaking.” Names mentioned: Fred (Frederick Gyllenhaal?), Mr. (Oswald E.?) Prince