Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 6th, no year. At the semi-annual meeting of the Pittsburgh Society, they decided that they would not like to have an Assembly meeting this fall. They would, however, like W.F.P. to visit and administer Holy Supper. Pendleton suggests the Holy Supper offerings be used to pay for W.F.P.’s travelling expenses. Pendleton has been trying to come to a mutual arrangement with Mr. Caldwell, but Caldwell needs until the end...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. July 3rd, no year. W.F.P. has suggested Pendleton come to Bryn Athyn for a while to join Miss Beekman in her work. Pendleton does not like the idea of being away from his family, but he writes, “I take it that a man should do what he can, especially in a work of such surpassing importance as I conceive Miss Beekman’s work to be.” He agrees to spend the month of August working with Beekman in Bryn Athyn. He hopes W.F.P....

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is in favor of W.F.P.’s decision to come to Chicago if Pendleton receives a call to be Pastor of the Pittsburgh Society. If Pendleton receives the call, he and Beatrice will expect W.F.P.. Pendleton has begun using the new order of service for Friday evening services. The people are happy with it, and it is far beyond anything they have used before. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the appointment and announces the birth of his and Beatrice’s new baby. He discusses Alfred Stroh’s article, “The Natural Sun and Its Three Atmospheres,” which was published in the April issue of New Church Life; Pendleton has previously argued in favor of the position Stroh puts forth in this article, and he believes this view aligns with what is said in the Writings and the Principia....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the prospect of inviting the Ministers’ Council and the Executive Committee to meet in Pittsburgh next June was discussed at the annual meeting. All were in favor, and Pendleton feels it will be of great benefit to the society if it can be arranged. It was also proposed at this meeting that they change the way of supporting the school so that it can be offered for free. Pendleton writes that...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton received the certificate from W.F.P. in plenty of time for his trip to Zanesville. Concerning W.F.P.’s letter about the recent Consistory meeting, Pendleton comments, “. . . as you rightly remark, I have had my say. Certainly I should be ungracious not to be pleased at the attitudes of my fellow members.” Pendleton reports that he is preparing a paper for the District Assembly, but he will have to leave before...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of Sept. 27th, and he was glad to read that Ora has made a good impression in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like a copy of Miss Sophie’s chart as he would find it very useful. Pendleton inquires about W.F.P.’s travel plans for his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He comments that the Pittsburgh Society will miss the McQueen family. However, he is glad that the Nelsons were able to offer...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton and his wife request that W.F.P. stop over in Pittsburgh on his way to Glenview to baptize their new baby. Pendleton is happy to report that both Beatrice and the baby appear to be doing well. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. The Erie circle has requested that Pendleton visit and preach for them at least four times per year. The Pittsburgh Society has agreed to give Pendleton up on occasion, provided that a replacement can be found to fill the pulpit. Pendleton asks if W.F.P. has any input on the matter. Pendleton has received a letter from Rev. Gladish asking if Pendleton is willing to pay a pastoral visit to Cincinnati; Mrs. Gladish has been...