Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton reports on the progress of the two African students in the Bryn Athyn theological school. He discusses a recent incident involving an article written by one of the students, John Jiyana: “I have not yet been able to get the article written by John, and my only definite knowledge of its contents is drawn from your letter to him, in which you refer to certain features of its contents. The effect was to make me doubt the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton is sorry that Pitcairn will have to go through a great deal of “red tape” to bring Maryke into the United States. The people of Bryn Athyn are all looking forward to the couple’s arrival. Pendleton closes the letter writing, “I wish you both a very happy journey, not only across the water, but through life.” Names mentioned: Maryke (Urban Pitcairn)

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton thanks Pitcairn for the generous offer which he received by mail shortly before the Friday Consistory meeting. Pendleton writes that the Consistory unanimously decided to offer $500 to Mr. Bjorck and $500 to Bishop Tilson to defray the cost of their travel expenses. Names mentioned: Mr. (Albert) Bjorck, Bishop (Robert J.) Tilson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton enjoyed receiving Pitcairn’s letters from Europe, and he is grateful for the financial assistance Pitcairn is offering to provide the Church. Pendleton wrote to Mr. Regamey regarding Pitcairn’s offer to finance Regamey’s two sons coming to Bryn Athyn, and he will inform Pitcairn of the result when Regamey’s response arrives. Pendleton is formulating a plan to host an International Council in Bryn...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s last two cablegrams. Elmo Acton will be ordained sometime around the 19th of June this year and will set sail for South Africa afterwards; Pitcairn should expect him in Durban in the latter half of July. Pendleton comments, “I hope that the Durban friends will find him all that they expect, as for myself, my only doubt arises from the consideration of his youth and inexperience.” Pendleton has...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received a note signed by eight members of the Abington New Church group requesting that Harris, rather than another minister, be sent to them several times per year. If Harris can arrange for this, the Extension Fund will cover his traveling expenses. Pendleton requests an answer from Harris as soon as he has arrived at a decision.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton encloses an extract of a letter from the Rev. George DeCharms which he thinks will interest Harris. Pendleton hopes Harris will be able to make an investigative stop in Yalesville during his trip to Abington. Pendleton also hopes Harris will be able to attend the Council meetings and the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn at Thanksgiving time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’s letter of June 27th. Pendleton is interested in Harris’ suggestion that the Church members in New England might contribute money in order to continue Harris’ episcopal visits. Pendleton suggests Harris inquire with the Church members to see how much money they could raise, and then the matter may be taken up by the Extension Board in the fall. Pendleton apologizes that the Board...