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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. U.S.M.S. "Philadelphia" letterhead. Pendleton reports that he and his wife, Beatrice, expect to land in New York tomorrow afternoon and will travel to Bryn Athyn on Monday.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will be able to visit Pittsburgh soon. However, if he cannot, Pendleton will arrange to come to Bryn Athyn for a few days. Pendleton was glad to learn of the way Mr. Pitcairn feels, though it came as a bit of a surprise. Pendleton himself feels that “if such a change is to be made it ought not to be long delayed- especially in view of conserving your forces- for that part of your work which will...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton comments that W.F.P. took a wise precaution by writing down his notes on special services. He writes, “In case of any disability to you I shall regard your wishes as a bond.” Pendleton and his wife send wishes for a good voyage to W.F.P. and “sister.” Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the response to his last two letters. He regrets that he will not be able to attend the upcoming Consistory meeting in Bryn Athyn. If it were not for the expense of traveling, Pendleton would like to visit monthly instead of just once or twice per year. He hopes their sister benefit from her recent trip south and that the recent trouble did not interfere with her enjoyment.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No date. Pendleton states his plans to attend the meetings in Berlin and present a paper if desired. He hopes to be able to bring Beatrice with him. Regarding their approach to the meetings, Pendleton writes, “I feel that greater toleration without yielding any of our principles is the true and the strong position for us to take . . . The truth will conquer by its own weight.” As an apology for the “lack of courtesy”...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 6th, no year. At the semi-annual meeting of the Pittsburgh Society, they decided that they would not like to have an Assembly meeting this fall. They would, however, like W.F.P. to visit and administer Holy Supper. Pendleton suggests the Holy Supper offerings be used to pay for W.F.P.’s travelling expenses. Pendleton has been trying to come to a mutual arrangement with Mr. Caldwell, but Caldwell needs until the end...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. September 25th, no year. Pendleton is looking forward to W.F.P.’s upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He asks W.F.P. to inform him of the dates as soon as possible since there is talk of planning a banquet during his visit. Pendleton reports that the Committee is preparing to meet next week for the first time since the spring.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 3rd, no year. W.F.P. has suggested Pendleton come to Bryn Athyn for a while to join Miss Beekman in her work. Pendleton does not like the idea of being away from his family, but he writes, “I take it that a man should do what he can, especially in a work of such surpassing importance as I conceive Miss Beekman’s work to be.” He agrees to spend the month of August working with Beekman in Bryn Athyn. He hopes W.F.P....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Kingsley Hotel letterhead. Pendleton’s time in London is almost over; Tomorrow he and Beatrice will depart for Colchester to attend the Assembly. Mr. Pitcairn, two of his boys, and Mr. Deltenre are on their way to the Assembly from Holland. On Wednesday, Pendleton delivered a lecture on the Doctrines to the people of the London Society. Pendleton was impressed by several members during the discussion after the lecture....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Shaftesbury Hotel, Colchester letterhead. Pendleton reports that the Assembly in Colchester was a success. Members from several different countries were present, including the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, and Sweden. There were several interesting speeches, and accounts were given of the Church work being done in Brussels and Sweden. Of the Assembly, Pendleton writes, “That which impressed me most was the...