Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton sends his sympathies for Leonardos’ financial downturn. He writes, “While I have never had the opportunity of meeting you in person, nevertheless, I feel that I know you and count you among my friends. Certainly I have greatly appreciated the work you have so generously done for our beloved Church, and it is a grief to me that you should suffer for the ill conditions that afflict the financial world...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of February 22nd. Pendleton informs Leonardos that the General Church plans to call a General Assembly in London in the summer of 1928. Pendleton hopes this occasion will demonstrate that the General Church is “not a natural body, but that it is a spiritual organization, competent to receive members from any country and of any race.” Both Rev. R. J. Tilson and Rev....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton apologizes for failing to respond to Leonardos’ invitation to visit the Rio Society for the purpose of his ordination into the priesthood. Pendleton has yet to receive a reply from Leonardos as to whether he will attend the 1928 London Assembly, but if this is possible, Pendleton hopes to ordain Leonardos at the Assembly instead. Names mentioned: Mr. (Joao de Mendonca) Lima

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton acknowledges Leonardos’ letter of July 6th. Pendleton is pleased that Leonardos has accepted the General Church’s offer of financial assistance for attending the 1928 London Assembly. Pendleton hopes Leonardos and Mr. Lima will stop by Bryn Athyn either on their way to London or on their return to Rio. Names mentioned: Mr. (Joao de Mendonca) Lima

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of Sept. 27th on his return from overseeing the district assemblies in Glenview and Pittsburgh. Pendleton informs Leonardos that his son, Henry, appears to be doing well at the Academy and that the membership applications of Mr. da Silva and Mr. Machado have been accepted. Pendleton is pleased by Leonardos’ reports of the society in Rio, especially by the way in which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon his return from four months abroad in Europe and South Africa, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of August 13th. Of his trip, Pendleton writes, “It was a continual joy to me to find that a number of groups of natives under native leaders had received our doctrines with deep affection and notable intelligence.” During the “native” Assembly held at Alpha Estate, Pendleton ordained four men into the...

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...