Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton writes that the Consistory enjoyed Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 5th in which he discusses the future of the circle at Jönköping and their desire to have Erik Sandström become their resident pastor. Pendleton thinks this is a good idea and hopes it will be possible soon. Pendleton sends good wishes for Baeckstrom’s trip to Northern Sweden. Pendleton notes the reception of Mr. Tor Stenström’s application...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s recent letter describing his last missionary trip; Attendance at lectures has decreased, but Baeckstrom feels that those who continue to attend will show greater interest. Baeckstrom has requested that his son Harry attend the Academy next fall. Pendleton has informed Bishop De Charms, who is the head of the Schools, and now the Board of Directors must be consulted as well....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just returned from his Fall trip to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Glenview. The Executive Committee met while Pendleton was away and were able to increase the Church’s financial contribution to Baeckstrom’s support. Pendleton hopes the amount given will be enough to carry out the policy they have agreed upon. Pendleton reminds Baeckstrom that they are not opposed to missionary work but...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of Dec. 12th and Jan. 28th. Swedish public opinion on Swedenborg has changed because of a recently published book by Emil Kleen. Pendleton believes Kleen will be forgotten with time. He writes, “We New Churchmen are accustomed to look deeply into the future for the fruition of our hopes for the Church.” He wishes someone would write an answer to the book which would...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sep. 6th. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom how much he and Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton enjoyed their recent trip to Sweden. Pendleton and his wife have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and have been gifted a beautiful set of table silverware by their friends. Tore (E. Loven) is now enrolled at the Academy; He is learning English quickly and fitting in with his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 22nd and enclosed baptismal records of two girls from the Sunday school. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about their night at Mrs. Carpenter’s; It was "a delightful gathering in memory of our visit to Sweden, everything served after the Swedish manner in so far as possible. There were frequent “skoals” so you can imagine we had a good time.” Pendleton may travel to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 8th. Pendleton reports that Tore (Loven) is entering more fully into the Academy social life and that he is an upstanding boy with a bright future. Baeckstrom’s assessment of the affairs in the “other” society (i.e. Conference?) confirms for Pendleton that the General Church is on the right path; He writes, “So-called liberal methods are for a time alluring...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Feb. 9th with the enclosed death record of Miss Hildur Ferrander (Fornander), baptismal record, and message from Swedenborg’s birthday celebration. Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom’s remarkable experience at a recent funeral; He comments, “I have never known anything of that sort in my own case, save once when a young man; then it was matter of hearing not of...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Appelviken, Sweden. Pendleton hopes this note will reach Baeckstrom before he sails for the USA. He wants to remind Baeckstrom to bring multiple sermons with him, as the people in Bryn Athyn will want to hear him preach more than once.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 25th. Pendleton is interested to hear the results of Baeckstrom’s worship in connection with his missionary sermons, an also news of Baeckstrom’s visit to Oslo. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom that efforts are being made to hold the next General Assembly in London. Pendleton would like this assembly to be representative of the Church’s international status, and so...