Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Viola Wolcott) Rennels, Miss (Annie) Taylor, Ormond Odhner, Philip (Odhner) Pendleton has received Morse’s annual report and letter of Jan. 8th. The report arrived in time to be read at the midyear meetings, which Pendleton believes were a success. They discussed having a General Church Assistant Bishop, and the idea was received favorably. Construction on the new Assembly Hall is nearly...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his request for financial assistance was considered favorably by the Executive Committee during the mid-year meetings. Mr. Hyatt will write to Morse shortly regarding the specifics. Names mentioned: Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s last letter along with a letter from Miss White. Pendleton informs Morse that Miss Gaskill has decided to teach in the Toronto school next year, and therefore will be unable to teach in Australia. Due to a lack of funds, Mr. Alan Gill of the Kitchener Society is considering laying off one of their schoolteachers. If this action becomes necessary, Pendleton thinks it is possible that...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that preliminary arrangements have been made for Mr. Henderson to relocate to Australia and serve as Morse’s pastoral assistant. Pendleton hopes this move will secure the future of the General Church in Australia. Names mentioned: Mr. (Cairns) Henderson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England. Pendleton is glad that Tilson is recovering well following his operation; He hears Tilson may return to preaching soon. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Pitcairn are now with Tilson in England, though he has not actually heard from them. Pendleton instructed Gyllenhaal to familiarize himself with both the Peckham Rye and Colchester congregations and report back to him regarding their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton was pleased to learn from Tilson’s letter of Dec. 10th that his health and vitality are improving. Pendleton has not heard from Mr. Gyllenhaal, or anyone aside from Tilson, regarding Gyllenhaal’s proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. Pendleton regards this idea favorably, although there may be some difficulty involved as Burton Road is not a General Church society. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton neglected to inform Tilson in his last letter that Mr. Alden will supply him with any parts of the Liturgy he might want; Tilson should send Alden a statement of what he would like to have. Mr. Gyllenhaal has written Pendleton two long letters regarding his proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. To date, only several of the leading men of the Peckham Rye society have considered...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton discusses Mr. Gyllenhaal’s recent resignation as Pastor of the Peckham Rye society. For the good of the General Church, Pendleton advised Gyllenhaal to leave Peckham Rye and move to Colchester. Pendleton will not officially disband the Peckham Rye society as he wants to leave its members in spiritual freedom, but he hopes they will decide to join either the Colchester or Burton Road societies. He writes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter and report of January 9th. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the February ministers’ meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Tilson is unable to be present. Pendleton notes that these meetings have grown in popularity and are now second only to the General Assemblies. Pendleton was surprised to learn of Tilson’s deafness and hopes it will not interfere much with his work....