Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Yesterday, Pendleton read aloud to the Consistory Waelchli’s report of his trip south. They found his comments “enlivening.” Pendleton writes, “I think your description of Mr. Fritz swaying back and forth, on his feet, holding forth to Mr. Gustafson on the subject of the deadness of Convention, is a masterpiece.” Pendleton explains they did not...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of January 9th. He notes that the passing of each day decreases the likelihood of Waelchli attending the mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton thinks Waelchli will be interested to know that Mr. Gladish plans to visit Mr. Petersen on his way to Bryn Athyn for the meetings. Pendleton will read...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The members of the Bryn Athyn Church have unanimously expressed their interest in DeCharms for the position of assistant Pastor. Pendleton formally calls DeCharms to this position and hopes he will be able to accept. If he accepts, DeCharms should send Pendleton his resignation as Pastor of the Advent Church.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in St. Petersburgh, FL, USA. DeCharms’ letter was read at the Ministers’ Meetings. The ministers were happy to hear that DeCharms’ health is steadily improving, and they expressed their regret that DeCharms could not be present. This year’s meetings were especially intense with strong feelings and deep thought “centering around the world old difference between the simple and the more sophisticated.” Pendleton reports that Mr. (Eldred)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Colchester, England. Care of Rev. Victor J. Gladish. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ last letter. Pendleton is looking forward to hearing DeCharms’ impressions of his visit to the Hague. Pendleton mentions the recent meetings he attended in Pittsburgh; There was interesting discussion resulting from two papers about cause and potential cure of the distressed state of the world. Pendleton reports on the state of the Church in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of April 29th and May 4th. He is glad to welcome Mrs. Van Epps and Neville Wright to the General Church; Certificates of membership have been sent. Pendleton is pleased with Smith’s renewed optimism regarding his work in Chicago. He writes, “I note with interest that the spirit of Church extension is spreading throughout the New Church in this country. I sincerely...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton has asked Will Caldwell to publish in the Life periodical all the reasons why it would not be feasible to shift the Corporation and Theta Alpha meetings to another day. However, Pendleton believes the matter of scheduling will be solved if Smith has the festivities begin at 4:30pm. Pendleton’s opening address on June 19th will “note the spirit of the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s application, and he officially receives him into the second degree of the priesthood of the General Church. Through this action, Ottley is also recognized as a member of the General Church Council of the Clergy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of March 16th with enclosures. Pendleton is preparing to depart on his Spring trip, and he looks forward to seeing Ottley in Bryn Athyn in June for the International Church Council. Pendleton would like to discuss Ottley’s forwarded correspondence with Mr. Presland, but he does not currently have the time. Pendleton has been discussing travel plans with Mr. Tilson; The...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Baeckstrom’s last letter. The resignation of Mr. Smart is a disappointment; Pendleton believe his illness must have caused the reversal of his attitude towards the Church. Pendleton discusses what should be done in the matter of the Swedish law which requires a society to have an appointed “principal.” In America, the custom is to recognize the priest as the governor and give...