Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received several letters from Waelchli along with a report of his recent episcopal trips. Pendleton remarks that the Petersen matter is of “more than passing interest,” and he hopes Waelchli will encourage Petersen. Pendleton has spoken to Bishop DeCharms regarding the letter from Mr. Alden’s brother. He asked DeCharms to instruct...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of January 9th. He notes that the passing of each day decreases the likelihood of Waelchli attending the mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton thinks Waelchli will be interested to know that Mr. Gladish plans to visit Mr. Petersen on his way to Bryn Athyn for the meetings. Pendleton will read...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton received word of Alena’s passing while he was in bed with the grippe. He remarks that he “could not but feel that in the good Providence of the Lord it was well so, for her condition seemed to be such as to forbid permanent recovery.” His heart goes out to Waelchli for his loss. While laid up in bed, Pendleton believes he asked Hugo to suggest that Waelchli stop in Bryn Athyn on his return from his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Les Milles, France. Pendleton has been placed in charge of the Church’s European field in order to relieve the Bishop of some of his duties. Pendleton notes that Fercken has decided to take advantage of the Bishop’s offer to pay for Fercken to visit Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes that they will be glad to welcome Fercken to Bryn Athyn and they hope that his stay will be of mutual use and will benefit the General Church as a whole....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton is glad to hear that Fercken has been able to sell his farm but does not think that Fercken should visit Bryn Athyn earlier than planned as the schools will be closed and many will be away on vacation. Pendleton hopes Fercken may be able to meet with Rev. Eldred E. Iungerich over the summer while Iungerich is temporarily stationed in Paris. Mr. (Theodore?) Pitcairn, Miss Hogan, and Miss Falk of Bryn Athyn will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Aug. 12th and 21st. Pendleton sends sympathy to Fercken and all who are suffering from the war in Europe. Pendleton believes that “deep seated” evils are the true underlying cause of the war, and hopes that when the war is over, they may look for growth and the spiritual advancement of the New Church. Pendleton understands that Fercken’s family does not wish Fercken to sail...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Geneva, Switzerland. Bishop W.F. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letter of Aug. 28th. The Bishop wishes N.D. Pendleton to express his sympathy for Fercken’s difficulties brought on by the war in Europe. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich and company have safely arrived back in Bryn Athyn. Mr. (Theodore?) Pitcairn remains in London, hoping to establish communication with Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre in Brussels and with his glass works in Belgium....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton concerning Rev. Gaston J. Fercken. General Church letterhead. Letter from Assistant Bishop N.D. Pendleton certifying that Rev. Gaston J. Fercken is a minister of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. He is a Dutch citizen who has been staying in the US for the last 9 months but has now been assigned an ecclesiastical mission in Switzerland where he will reside for an indefinite period of time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms. Pendleton has received a telegram from Theo Pitcairn asking if DeCharms can come to South Africa at Pitcairn’s expense. Pendleton believes they could make arrangements in Bryn Athyn to carry on without DeCharms if he wishes to go. Pendleton continues to hear reports of DeCharms’ improved health. Pendleton discusses the weather in Bryn Athyn, i.e. snow and floods, and the atmosphere after the recent intense Ministers’ Meetings....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms. Pendleton advises the DeCharms rest in Florida for a few more weeks before returning to Bryn Athyn and giving Theodore Pitcairn an answer about whether or not he will be able to travel to South Africa. Pendleton reports that there is nothing new in Bryn Athyn except that he turned 60 yesterday and received a visit from the elementary school children. He writes, “As I looked in their young faces I tried to think of myself as they...