Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton has received Leonardos’ Christmas and New Year’s wishes, and in return he sends his hope that the Rio Society will continue to prosper. Pendleton would like Leonardos and Snr. Joao de Mendonca Lima to be ordained into the priesthood soon, whether this means Pendleton will travel to them in Rio, or they will travel to Pendleton in Bryn Athyn. The General Church membership applications for Professor...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Envelope marked “return to sender.” Pendleton writes that they have begun preparations for the next General Assembly to be held in Bryn Athyn in June. As mentioned in Leonardos’ last letter, Pendleton hopes that Leonardos and his wife will indeed be able to travel to Bryn Athyn for the Assembly, along with any other members of the Rio Society who are able to make the trip. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Marietta)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that the Bishop’s only comment regarding the embroidering of the cover was that it should match the style of the rest of the furniture. Pendleton expects to pass through Pittsburgh on June 2nd on his way to Cincinnati. His time for this trip has been cut short due to his son’s illness, though he is fully recovered now. Names mentioned: Willard (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s card to him and letter to the Bishop. He informs Synnestvedt that Mr. David has agreed to preach for the Pittsburgh Society for the month of August. David also intends to visit Boston and possibly New York; He will be in communication with Synnestvedt regarding his plans. Pendleton then briefly explains the events in Bryn Athyn relating to the appointment of an Assistant...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Text: “You will be interested to know that the General Assembly will be held here next June. As to the Pittsburgh trip, I must wait until you come before deciding. Just now there appear to be many difficulties in the way.”

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses his travel plans for his upcoming visit to Glenview and Chicago. He will be in Glenview for their district assembly the second Sunday in October, at which time he will dedicate their new buildings. He suspects he will be asked to spend the third Sunday in October in Chicago, and this leaves the fourth Sunday for Pittsburgh’s district Assembly, if desired. Commenting on the situation,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton thanks Synnestvedt for his letter of Dec. 19th; He enjoyed reading about the affairs of the Pittsburgh society, and the encouraging tone of the letter reminded him of the “old days.” Pendleton reports that his recent trip to Canada was satisfactory. He comments, “War conditions are of course somewhat adverse to a lively manifestation of spiritual interests, yet even on this score I cannot complain.”...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of Sept. 28th. Unfortunately, Pendleton cannot attend Synnestvedt’s “get together” on Oct 12th as he is scheduled to arrive in Glenview on the 11th. He suggests instead that he stop in Pittsburgh for a few hours on the 10th on his way to Chicago. He will get off at Pennsylvania Station and will make his way to the Schonberger store once he has had breakfast. Names...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will preach in Bryn Athyn on either the Sunday before the ministers’ meetings (Feb. 3rd) or the Sunday following (Feb. 10th). Pendleton has just returned from a series of meetings in Kitchener and Toronto; He comments, “The weather was vicious but the spiritual sphere was all that could be desired.”

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that he will arrive by train at East Liberty station for the Assembly on Friday morning.