Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At their last council meeting, Pendleton presented a report showing that church offerings have decreased by $10 per month over the last six months compared to the previous year. The Manse and the Club house are badly in need money for repairs, and the school is behind in paying Miss Hanlin’s and Mr. Klein’s salaries. Pendleton comments, “The situation, though not altogether unusual with us, proved to be somewhat...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has yet to receive an official report of the laymen’s meeting, but he has heard that an amount of money was set aside to meet the requirements of the present year. Pendleton was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion in W.F.P.’s last letter that he (Pendleton) relocate to Huntingdon Valley and assist W.F.P. in his work. Pendleton writes, “What ever may be said of my abilities, some such work would be greatly to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly will be discussed at the next Council meeting, and he expects that everyone will be in favor of the proposed plan. Pendleton thinks it is important to keep in touch with other parts of the Church, and he believes the Assembly will give greater use to the Society’s yearly meeting with W.F.P. As he has been unable to find a headmaster for the school...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly was discussed at the Council meeting last night, and, although only about half of the Council was in attendance, all present were in favor of the proposed plan. They will have a special meeting next week when the matter will be more fully considered and plans made. Pendleton adds a note that W.F.P. should tell their sister that Beatrice forwarded...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the top of the letter, there is a small note that reads: “What do you think of Mr. Odhner’s claims that the Writings were first written in heaven?” Pendleton has not yet received copies of the new order of service from W.F.P. He is anxious to start using them and test whether they will work. Pendleton reports that both he and his wife, Beatrice, enjoyed Venita’s visit; Pendleton comments, “I found her interest in the...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that the society is shocked by Mr. Asplundh’s death, and he wonders what the Asplundh family will do without him. Regarding Pittsburgh, Pendleton believes the society should pay his (Pendleton’s) moving expenses if they decide to call him as their pastor. He requests that W.F.P. keep this in mind and see what can be done when he (W.F.P.) visits Pittsburgh. Names mentioned: Mr. (Carl Hjalmar) Asplundh

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the “Sharon Church of the New Jerusalem” has been officially formed. The new society extended a unanimous call to Mr. Caldwell to serve as their pastor. Pendleton discusses tension in the society between the “K” and “anti K” factions; He writes, “If the least bitterness arises over the property matter, I shall cut the discussion short and ask them to choose an arbitrator, according to your (W.F.P.)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Society has received him with a kindly spirit, praising his sermons and doctrinal classes. However, Pendleton believes things are still in the “primary state,” and once they move into the “secondary state,” they “shall find what is in the wood.” There is discontent in the society over the progress the children have been making at the church school, and Pendleton has made an investigation...

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...