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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of Sept. 8th. Pendleton will do what he can to help with David’s problem and will start by laying David’s letter before the Consistory and the Executive Committee. The London Assembly was successful, and Pendleton was sorry David could not attend.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received David’s interesting report of his work in Denver; Pendleton is encouraged that there seems to be a growing friendship between the two societies there. At this point in the summer, it would be hard to assemble the Extension Committee, and Pendleton does not think they would approve the funds for David’s proposed trip to the coast anyway, as the budget has already been drawn up. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton finds it difficult to advise Reuter on whether or not he ought to resign as Rev. Smith’s assistant as he is not familiar with the intricacies of the situation. Many times in the past year, Reuter has found himself, both unconsciously and consciously, opposing Smith. It is not that Smith has treated him unfairly, but that Reuter disagrees with Smith on the fundamental policies and principles of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton was happy to hear from Brown about his work in Basutoland and to hear that Brown’s health has been improving. Although the faculty is strained, the Academy has agreed to extend Brown’s leave of absence for another year. Pendleton feels the work Brown is doing with Theo (Pitcairn) in Basutoland presents a unique opportunity. Pendleton notes that it appears attendance at the Academy will be higher in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton has received Keep’s letter of September 5th and has forwarded it to Bishop W. F. Pendleton in Ocean City. The Bishop thinks it best that Keep remain away from the Arbutus Society for the time being so that they may consider Keep’s resignation in freedom. Pendleton inquires whether Keep’s resignation is now in the hands of the Bishop, or if he intends to write and send it out himself.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton has received Keep’s letter of Sept. 10th along with his resignation as pastor of the Baltimore Society. Pendleton has notified Mr. H. W. Gunther, the society council’s secretary, that Keep’s resignation has been received, and he asks Gunther if the council still desires Keep’s withdrawal. Pendleton will notify Keep as soon as he hears the council’s final decision. If the council continues to desire...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton has received official notice from the Council of the Baltimore Society stating that they would like the Bishop to accept Keep’s resignation as their pastor. Pendleton herby informs Keep that the Bishop accepts his resignation, and he therefore is no longer tied to the society. Pendleton writes that the Bishop takes this step with great sorrow and regret.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The Consistory has granted Keep’s request to have his name removed from the list of General Church ministers. The ministers expressed regret regarding the situation, but they agreed that it was right for Keep to withdraw.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Keep’s letter of August 19th. Pendleton regrets to report that although the Consistory was sympathetic towards Keep personally, they are not able to offer him employment as there are no open positions at this time. In addition, the Consistory did not think it advisable to reopen the question of Keep’s standing as a minister within the Church; Pendleton writes, “. . . you know the law...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received a copy of Morse’s sermon and his letter of Dec. 31st with enclosed reports. Pendleton reports that the recent ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn were highly successful with many of the speakers and writers demonstrating great intellect. Pendleton notes with interest what Morse has written about Mr. Edwards and the spiritistic group which he leads; Pendleton comments, “It is I suppose not...