Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received a translation of Deltenre’s report of March 6th from Mr. Pitcairn. Pendleton was pleased to hear of Deltenre’s visit to Lausanne and of the potential new field there for the Church. Pendleton also thinks Mauritius presents an interesting opportunity for the Church. While Deltenre would be the best person the Church could send to Mauritius, those in Bryn Athyn feel that work in the Brussels...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton apologizes for not having personally answered Deltenre’s letter from a year ago. Pendleton was pleased to hear from Deltenre again after so many years, and he had hoped to see Deltenre in Brussels on his way home from South Africa in July, but his (Pendleton’s) health was not good and he was afraid to go too far from his hotel in England as they were awaiting notice to board the ship. Pendleton writes...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton asks if Deltenre will give an address to the Council of ministers at an open meeting during his visit to Bryn Athyn, in addition to preaching a sermon. Pendleton hopes Deltenre will be present for the school closing exercises on June 14th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s report. Pendleton hopes to meet Deltenre in London for the upcoming Assembly. After the Assembly, Pendleton plans to visit Brussels and the Hague. Pendleton congratulates Deltenre and his wife on the engagement of their daughter, Marie Louise, to Doron Synnestvedt. Pendleton reports that the schools have closed successfully, despite a difficult year owing absence and sickness in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton is sorry to hear that Deltenre cannot attend the British Assembly, however, he looks forward to visiting Deltenre in Brussels after the Assembly. Pendleton informs Deltenre that Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer has been assigned to take over the work of the General Church in the Hague. This assignment relieves Deltenre of his temporary pastoral charge of the church in Holland.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton received Deltenre’s letter of Sept. 15th and passed it along to Mr. Hyatt to be read at a recent meeting of the Executive Committee. Pendleton believes the magazine “la Revue” is very useful and should not be discontinued. Pendleton discusses the Mauritius Society; He does not think they will ask the General Church for a pastor again after the damage caused by Mr. Fercken in Mauritius and Switzerland....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Following Mr. Hussenet’s threat to use the law in Pairs to keep other bodies of the New Church from working there, Pendleton requests that Deltenre make clear to the readers of “La Nouvelle Jerusalem” that the General Church has a policy of fair and open dealings with other bodies of the New Church. However, he does not wish this message to appear as a public rebuke of Mr. Hussenet’s statement, which Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of April 12th. He wishes Deltenre to make clear in “La Nouvelle Jerusalem” that the General Church has a policy of fairness and non-interference towards other bodies of the New Church. Pendleton would prefer this to be done without hurting the feelings of Mr. Hussenet if possible. Pendleton reports that three representatives of the Convention Church, including the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton recounts his recent trip out west to Denver. Pendleton writes that it is a pleasure to have Marie-Emanuel at the Academy, and that she seems to be enjoying the experience; Miss (Rita) Buell has given her a good report. Pendleton hopes that Deltenre’s health continues to improve and sends good wishes to Deltenre and Mrs. Deltenre.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton advises Pfeiffer on how best to organize his society. Pendleton suggest a Council or Board, made up of the society’s leading men, presided over by Pfeiffer as Pastor. Later, Pfeiffer may want to form a subordinate financial committee, creating a separation between ecclesiastical and lay functions. Pendleton writes that his recent trip to Europe was both enjoyable and useful; He was especially encouraged...