Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of October 7th and is now more convinced than ever of the usefulness of Waelchli’s trips to the west coast. In Bryn Athyn, they have just had a visit from Mrs. Sweet of Portland, Oregon. She attended Holy Supper and the annual commemoration of the Dedication of the Cathedral, during which they repeat many features of the original dedication. Pendleton notes Waelchli’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the Executive Committee met last night and approved Waelchli’s episcopal trip to the west coast. He comments, “It is a gratification to me that they have done so, and this in the face of a complication of financial problems that has arisen.” Pendleton apologizes they could not decide this matter earlier and explains that their men are very busy and can be “pressed for meetings...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of May 13th with reference to his trip to Windsor, Detroit, and Erie. He regrets the decline in Erie’s prospects owing to several removals and a lack of interest. “However,” he comments, “there is always an upturn if we wait for it and waiting patiently is a part of our business.” Pendleton recently held a successful joint assembly of Washington and Baltimore with meetings taking place in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of October 27th concerning his trip to Middleport and Columbus. Pendleton notes the “Wiley-Boatman incident” and comments that Boatman seems to be doing better at the Academy this year, his countenance being less sullen than in the past. Pendleton enjoyed his recent visit to Cincinnati as always and retains hope of a revival of the Church there. In Bryn Athyn, they...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of January 13th regarding his proposed episcopal trip South. He encourages Waelchli to make tentative travel arrangements and write to the South for contributions. He thinks that if there is enough funding to show sufficient interest, the Executive Committee will approve the budget to cover the rest of the travel expenses.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of February 21st, March 26th, April 11th and 13th, and his April 11th report of his trip south. The Pendleton family was very grateful for Waelchli’s visit to Valdosta, Georgia; Pendleton comments, “It seems almost a special Providence that you came to Valdosta just before my brother’s death. He was greatly benefitted by it and doubtless spiritually prepared for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Hollywood, California, USA. Pendleton thinks Waelchli may be interested to know that he was recently called to help Olivia and Willard by the side of the road after they ran out of gas; Willard was teaching Olivia to drive and forgot to monitor the gas gauge. Pendleton has recently returned from Pittsburgh where the Sons of the Academy hosted a large assembly-like gathering. Pendleton felt there was something of the old Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his interesting report was read aloud in Consistory this morning. Pendleton presented Waelchli’s suggestion for certain changes with reference to his visits to Detroit and Erie to the Executive Committee and then to Mr. Synnestvedt and the minsters in Chicago and Glenview. Pendleton suggests Waelchli write to Synnestvedt, Gladish, and Smith with a more detailed proposal. He also suggests they have a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of November 7th regarding his recent trip to Windsor, Detroit, Erie, and Youngstown. Pendleton finds it interesting that Waelchli was able to gather 10 people together in Youngstown. He writes that many of their people seem to have a migratory instinct, but that the Church must keep track of them as best they can. When enough of them settle in a given place, they must be prepared to begin the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Regarding Waelchli’s proposed trip South, Pendleton thinks they should do what they did last year, i.e. make preliminary arrangements pending a final decision later. Pendleton does not see any prospects for the Church in Valdosta, but he thinks Waelchli should give them some information regarding his proposed trip and then “let Providence guide.” Pendleton notes that Marion and Alan are not in Columbus, but are actually stationed in...