Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of December 23rd, along with the cablegram which arrived 2 days later stating Pitcairn’s decision not to attend upcoming ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes, “I greatly regret your decision, and hope that you will find it possible to come later. I sympathize with you in the matter of having your statement...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. The Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) has requested that N. D. Pendleton write to Harris to inquire whether he might be willing to accept a pastoral call from the New Church Baltimore Society. The Baltimore group has about 25 adults and 25 children, and they are willing to financially assist the General Church in maintaining a residential pastor. The Bishop would like an answer from Harris before he discusses it with the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Emil P. Gunther, secretary of the Baltimore Society, informing him that the Society has unanimously decided to extend a pastoral call to Harris. With aid from the Church Extension Fund, the Society can offer Harris a salary of at least $1000 per year. Gunther reports that there are currently no vacancies in the Arbutus settlement, so Harris would have to seek...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ letter of May 27th. Pendleton writes that Harris’ transfer to Arbutus can take place at any time which is convenient. Pendleton suggests that Harris make arrangements directly with the people of Arbutus and that he pay them a visit after the upcoming Ministers’ Meetings in Bryn Athyn. Names mentioned: Mr. Freeman

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Helethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton reports that he has relayed the contents of Harris’ last letter to the Abington friends, and he believes they will find the arrangement satisfactory. Harris’ daughter has arrived in Bryn Athyn and begun her work in the College department.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’s letter of June 27th. Pendleton is interested in Harris’ suggestion that the Church members in New England might contribute money in order to continue Harris’ episcopal visits. Pendleton suggests Harris inquire with the Church members to see how much money they could raise, and then the matter may be taken up by the Extension Board in the fall. Pendleton apologizes that the Board...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ last letter and is pleased to report that Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich has agreed to attend meetings in Arbutus as the Bishop’s representative. Harris and Iungerich should communicate directly with each other about the details.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton informs Harris that he presented Harris’ letter to the Executive Committee at a meeting to determine the Church budget for 1932. It was necessary to cut expenses wherever possible, but the Committee hopes that Harris will be able to continue his work at Arbutus. In view of this, an action was taken to help support Harris, details of which will soon be communicated by Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Mr. Hyatt will notify Harris of the results of an Executive Committee meeting held the previous night. Pendleton trusts that Harris will feel enabled to continue as pastor of the Arbutus Society, in which case Pendleton will consider Harris’ proffered resignation as a closed incident. Names mentioned: Mr. Herman Gunther, Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt