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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 22 in which Headsten writes about the unsuccessful attempt to unite the two General Church bodies in Chicago. Pendleton regrets the outcome, but recommends that they look to the Lord’s Providence and not become discouraged.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 6th. Pendleton has heard from Rev. (Willis) Gladish that there has been a hitch in uniting the Chicago Society with the Glenview Church Society. He hopes this hitch is temporary. Pendleton reports that, in Bryn Athyn, difficulties with the student body have recently called for strenuous treatment, but he now anticipates they will end the school year without further...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pendleton is glad to hear that Rosenquist has found a place for his son Friedel with the Bromberg family; Pendleton hopes to hear soon of Friedel’s safe arrival in America. Pendleton approves of Rosenquist’s initiative in renting a room for public worship in a good neighborhood of Gothenburg, and he writes that Rosenquist should not expect to draw a “full house” right away. He continues, “However, continuity...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pendleton presented Rosenquist’s request for financial aid before the Executive Committee yesterday. They granted Rosenquist a small pension which Pendleton hopes will be of some assistance. Names mentioned: Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Joseph S. David in Pawnee Rock, KS, USA. Pendleton met with the Extension Board the previous night to discuss David’s proposal to carry out missionary work in Denver. Although the Board’s funds were already exhausted, Pendleton managed to raise $100 for David to and his son Llewellyn to perform the work together. David should let Pendleton know at his earliest convenience if it will be possible to do the outlined work in the fall.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Carbon copy attached. Pendleton has relpied to Mr. (Robert?) Carswell's letter about the situation of Mr. (Emil) Cronlund. The Church has recieved criticism from multiple sources about the way Cronlund's situation has been handled. Many question whether the General Church should assume responsiblity for its ministers. Pendleton argues that the Church itself would break down under the strain...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Jan 5th, in which Alden reports that the people of the Toronto society are raising more money than ever, and that doctrinal classes are well attended. Pendleton advises Alden to avoid the common mistake of attempting to think for the people of the society. Instead, a minister should "cultivate most carefully the art of leading others to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton has received letters from Europe which have made him decide to prolong his visit to Europe. As he will no longer be able to attend the usual Fall assemblies in the US, the Consistory has agreed to ask Mr. Doering to act as the Bishop's representative at these assemblies. Deoring will attend the assemblies in Pittsburgh and Glenview, and possibly also Toronto and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton congratulates Alden on the imporved facilities in the Toronto society and on the cordial and loyal spirit of the people there. Pendleton anticipates steady growth for the Olivet Church in the future. Pendleton discusses the changed time of the ministers' meetings, from June to February. Pendleton hopes that this change will be beneficial, as the "end of June is no time for a sustained spiritual uplifting."...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton is happy that Alden will be attending the February ministers' meetings and that Alden is pleased with Miss (Anna?) Hamm's school work. Pendleton thinks the meetings will be unusually good, at least in terms of attendance; Pendleton hears that Mr. Gladish will be there for the first time in many years.