Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton informs Tilson that Mr. Bjorck plans to relocate to England and live near Mr. Philip Oyler. Bjorck’s injuries resulting from an accident will prevent him from doing much active Church work, but Pendleton thinks that Tilson, Bjorck, and Gladish would all benefit from periodic meetings. Pendleton has just returned from his western episcopal circuit with stops in Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Sharon...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have just closed. Rather than papers, the entire time was devoted to discussion this year. The main topics discussed were: teaching the doctrine of Conjugial Love, the relation of the General Church to its subordinate bodies (i.e. Sons of the Academy), and the support of ministers by voluntary offerings. Pendleton also informs Tilson that the General Church will pay his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of March 3rd. He is glad that Tilson has enjoyed working with Gladish so far; Pendleton felt Gladish would be the right man for the job despite his youth and inexperience. Pendleton was very surprised by Tilson’s “bit of news.” He remarks, “It is difficult to comprehend how a self-respecting body could do such a thing. . .Yet how clear it is that prejudice leads to a fatal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton asks Tilson to convey his greetings to the 1929 British Assembly. He would like to be present in person, but his engagements on the European continent will prevent him from doing so. He plans to visit Paris, the Hague, and Thoury-Ferottes as he was unable to visit these places last summer. He promises to spend several days in England on his return journey from South Africa. He plans to hold the first...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of May 23rd and 29th with an enclosed exchange between Tilson and Rev. W. H. Claxton. Pendleton comments on Claxton’s letter, “His bland assumption of the prerogative of giving platitudinous advice is as notable in his letter to you as it was on the occasion of the London Assembly.” In Bryn Athyn, Pendleton has been busy arranging for the schools’ closing. Immediately...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. If Tilson is able to attend the upcoming general Assembly in Bryn Athyn, the General Church will contribute $500 towards his traveling expenses.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of March 27th with an eclosed copy of a letter from Tilson to Mr. Bjorck. Pendleton recently sent Tilson a letter offering $500 from the General Church toward Tilson’s travelling expenses in case he is able to attend the upcoming Assembly in Bryn Athyn. If Pendleton had known ahead of time that financial help would be available, he would have invited Tilson earlier and asked...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter of August 20th. He was pleased to learn that the recent British Assembly was especially successful. He had anticipated more than usual interest at this event due to discussion of the developing Hague doctrine. At Mr. Pfeiffer’s request, the Life has held off discussing this doctrine until Pfeiffer has full articulated his position. They expected Pfeiffer to finish this past...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Nov. 3rd with enclosures. He noted with interest the proposed visit of Theo Pitcairn and Mr. Pfeiffer to Woodgreen. Theodore and Maryke Pitcairn are coming to Bryn Athyn this winter for the opening of their home and the mid-year council meetings. Pendleton has been asked many times whether Mr. Pfeiffer will attend these meetings. He offered Pfeiffer an expenses-paid...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of August 11th and September 11th along with Miss Greenwood’s report of the British Assembly. Responding to Tilson’s letter of August 11th, he writes “I rejoice in your firmness in standing for Academy principles, and take no stock in the effort to differentiate your position from that held here in Bryn Athyn. Certainly we have all stated our views, each in his own way, but...