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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Tilson’s letter of Sept. 20th. He has ready it with sympathy and will present it to the Board of Directors when he returns from his episcopal trip west.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has been traveling nearly continuously for the last two months, and, as a result, his correspondence has fallen behind. He has just returned home from a series of meetings hosted in Pittsburgh by the Sons of the Academy. He has an unanswered letter from Gyllenhaal on his desk in which Gyllenhaal describes the final meeting of the Peckham Rye society and inquires about the upcoming British Assembly in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of January 17th with report of the meeting of representatives from London and Colchester to discuss the upcoming General Assembly in Britian. Pendleton feels that the best time for this Assembly will be the summer of 1928. Pendleton is unsure whether he will be able to visit England this summer as he is expecting a pressing call from Rio de Janeiro. Pendleton writes that they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased with the contents of the letter Tilson sent to Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments that “spiritism” appears to be the “weakness in the situation,” and he congratulates Tilson on his handling of the conversation. If Tilson can arrange to visit Sexton on the Isle of Jersey, the General Church will pay his traveling expenses. If Tilson is in agreement with Pendleton that the next General Assembly...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of August 12th. He was glad to read that the British Assembly was a success and that his address was well received. The address will be printed in the Life as part of the Assembly report. Pendleton asks if Mr. Sexton has considered coming to Bryn Athyn for a visit. He believes a “more definite and orderly ‘contact with spirits’ might have its appeal” with some of the young...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has fallen behind on his correspondence as a result of his visits to Toronto, Kitchener, Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, and of his brother’s death. Pendleton is very happy with the arrangements Tilson’s Assembly Committee has made so far for the 1928 General Assembly. He does not think they need to send out special invitations as the meetings will be open to the public and anyone is welcome. He gives...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Mr. DeCharms has written to Tilson regarding arrangements for the 1928 London General Assembly, however they cannot take any further steps until they know for sure that they will be able to use the hall (Victora Hall?) whenever desired during the Assembly period. Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of November 30th with an enclosed letter from Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments on Sexton’s letter, “He is not yet clear...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton will set sail from New York to London on July 7th. The time of his arrival is somewhat uncertain as it will depend on the weather, but he offers to preach for Tilson in London on the 22nd. He is considering staying at the Grand Hotel. Names mentioned: Grand Hotel

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton and his wife are preparing to set sail from New York on the Steamship Adriatic on July 7th. They will land in Liverpool and travel leisurely through the country to visit Mr. Oyler before going to London for the Assembly. Pendleton asks Tilson to confirm whether or not he is expecting Pendleton to preach at the Burton Road Church on the 22nd. Pendleton and his wife look forward to seeing Mr. and Mrs....