Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s last letter and note with an enclosed letter from Dr. Iungerich concerning affairs in France. He agrees with Tilson that there was really no place for Mr. Henderson in England, though he did try his best. Pendleton presumes Henderson is now, or shortly will be, on his way to Australia where he will hopefully find enough of a base to establish a permanent society. Pendleton would...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton discusses the prospect of assigning a younger minister to assist Tilson in his work. This matter has been on Pendleton’s mind for a long time, but until now, there were no favorable prospects. At the end of this year, Pendleton will ordain two promising theological students. Despite the severe Depression, Pendleton hopes to find placements for both of them. He recommends Wynne Acton as Tilson’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton regrets to inform Tilson that the Executive Committee has decided no additional expenses may be taken on at this time, and as a result, they will not be able to cover the traveling expenses of Tilson’s or Wynne Acton’s monthly trips to Bristol. The Board of Directors has also made a readjustment regarding payments from the Glanville Bequest to the Colchester school; Tilson will receive a detailed letter...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...

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

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton enjoyed receiving Pitcairn’s letters from Europe, and he is grateful for the financial assistance Pitcairn is offering to provide the Church. Pendleton wrote to Mr. Regamey regarding Pitcairn’s offer to finance Regamey’s two sons coming to Bryn Athyn, and he will inform Pitcairn of the result when Regamey’s response arrives. Pendleton is formulating a plan to host an International Council in Bryn...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland, S.A. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letters of April 9th and 13th with the enclosures of Pitcairn’s letter to Mr. Keyes and Mr. Bjorck’s letter to Pitcairn. Bjork and his wife have recently joined the General Church, and Pendleton has accepted Bjork into the General Church ministry. He does not have a definite position in mind for Bjorck, but he suggests several possibilities including: teaching at the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, S.A. Pendleton hopes Pitcairn’s recent heart trouble will turn out to be nothing more than a result of indigestion. He suggests that the meat-heavy diet in Maseru may be partially to blame for Pitcairn’s condition. Pendleton remembers fondly his stay with the Ridgways at their Essenwood Road home; He was with them for several weeks, recovering from an “unaccountable systemic disturbance.” He writes, “My doctor now...