Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased to be able to send Wynne (Acton) to England to act as Tilson’s assistant. He writes, “I believe that you will find him both an able and adaptable assistant.” Acton will arrive in London in early July. Pendleton also thanks Tilson for sending him the revised translation of the Coronis. He is pleased that Tilson and Mr. Buss were able to work so well together on the translation. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Along with this letter, Pendleton is enclosing his address to the British Assembly and a copy of a letter that he wrote years ago to Gilbert Smith concerning the place and function of a Pastor’s Council. This letter seemed to clear the confusion which had arisen in Glenview at the time regarding pastors' councils. When addressing the Assembly, Pendleton hopes Tilson will communicate that Bryn Athyn has taken great...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of June 1st. He was pleased to read that the paper he published in the Life was well received in England. Pendleton reports the good news that Mr. Bjorck is recovering following his operation. Pendleton hopes they will be able to find a place for Mr. Henderson in England. He writes, “We here regard him as a gifted man, and capable of good work. His service to the future...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his last letter with enclosure. He is pleased that Bishop DeCharms’ recent visit to England for the Assembly was successful. DeCharms’ appeal on behalf of Mr. Henderson fulfilled Pendleton’s wishes. Pendleton gives his heartly approval to Tilson’ suggestion that Wynne Acton be appointed Assistant Pastor to Tilson’s society. This will allow Acton to be of greater use and will “provid[e]...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased that Michael Church cordially received Wynne Acton as Assistant Pastor and that Tilson and Acton have been working so well together. The matter of sending Mr. Henderson to Australia is still tentative, but Pendleton hopes it will soon be possible as the General Church must take action to “hold the fort” in Australia. In Bryn Athyn, Bishop DeCharms has been assigned to supervise the Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his cable and letter, sent to Mr. Pitcairn, in recognition of Pendleton’s 70th birthday. The birthday celebrations were a surprise to Pendleton, and he was grateful for the many good wishes sent by friends. Pendleton continues to consider the prospect of sending Mr. Henderson to Australia. He understands that Henderson’s leaving England will not be too much of an inconvenience to the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton discusses the prospect of assigning a younger minister to assist Tilson in his work. This matter has been on Pendleton’s mind for a long time, but until now, there were no favorable prospects. At the end of this year, Pendleton will ordain two promising theological students. Despite the severe Depression, Pendleton hopes to find placements for both of them. He recommends Wynne Acton as Tilson’s...

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 is unable to fully respond to Tilson’s letter of August 20th at this time but would like to acknowledge its receipt. Pendleton explains that the various boards only meet at certain intervals, and, even when they do meet, they sometimes struggle to decide financial matters. Pendleton currently has half a dozen requests for money which have yet to be dealt with. However, certain changes in recent years...

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...