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Typed copy of a cable from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Message: “Actio. Durban, Gyllenhaal. You England soon as possible. Hugo Durban. Consult society. Cable.”

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Typed Western Union cablegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Message: “Toronto calls you September Cable decision” Signed: “Pendleton”

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Typed cablegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Message: “Recommend Victor Gladish Colchester Cable reply” Signed: “Pendleton”

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from E. Westervelt in Philadelphia to John Pitcairn Jr. Westervelt has received J. Pitcairn’s renewed invitation to visit Renovo, but unfortunately his poor health prevents him from leaving the city. He has not heard from his nephew since he last wrote to Pitcairn and so assumes he has made some other arrangement. Westervelt reports on a recent meeting of the three Philadelphia societies at the Broad Street Church “to institute measures for encouraging friendly...

Scope and Contents Handwritten postal card from Mary A. Burnham in Brooklyn, NY to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at 1638 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA. Contents: -Mr. Hibbard elected president of General Conference of New Church Ministers -standing of Academy within greater New Church circlesTranscription: “My Dear G. Your much wanted letter is just rec’d. As I have a few moments before dressing for a large social this eve I shall give these moments to you. I can tell you some good news....

Scope and Contents Handwritten postal card from Mary A. Burnham in Brooklyn to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at 1638 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA. Handwriting difficult to read in places. Transcription: “My dear G. If only a few words- I must write you this morning. I have so often wished for you- every good speech- every nice little talk- every [ride] (?), I think of my little friend who would enjoy it all so much. The Conference is progressing very peacefully & very entertainingly. Last...

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. It is too early for Pendleton and Mr. Klein to say whether they will be able to attend a summer council meeting in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like to know as soon as possible once a meeting has been scheduled, as he will need time to prepare a paper. Pendleton regrets that W.F.P. did not look over his (Pendleton’s) paper before it was submitted to the Life. Pendleton reports that W.F.P.’s daughter, Amena, is well and...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the last council of ministers, it was decided that Pendleton should write a paper to present at the next meeting. Due to a lack of funds, there is little chance of Pendleton attending this year. He asks W.F.P. whether he should still prepare a paper in light of these circumstances.