Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s last letter along with a letter from Miss White. Pendleton informs Morse that Miss Gaskill has decided to teach in the Toronto school next year, and therefore will be unable to teach in Australia. Due to a lack of funds, Mr. Alan Gill of the Kitchener Society is considering laying off one of their school teachers. If this action becomes necessary, Pendleton thinks it is possible that...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton notifies Morse that he has sent out confirmation of Mr. Henderson’s appointment as Pastor of the Hurstville Society. Pendleton thanks Morse for his service and hopes he will enjoy resting from his labors. Names mentioned: Mr. (William Cairns) Henderson

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In response to Tilson’s application, Pendleton hereby receives Tilson as a second-degree priest in the General Church of the New Jerusalem. He is also now recognized as a member of the Council of Clergy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton received both Tilson’s and Ottley’s General Church priesthood applications in time for the Assembly and adjoined meetings. The Consistory and the Council of the Clergy join with Pendleton in welcoming Tilson and Ottley to the “brotherhood.” Pendleton writes, “The feeling was that your action with that of Mr. Ottley, in applying for admission into the Priesthood of the General Church, gave renewed...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England. Pendleton is glad that Tilson is recovering well following his operation; He hears Tilson may return to preaching soon. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Pitcairn are now with Tilson in England, though he has not actually heard from them. Pendleton instructed Gyllenhaal to familiarize himself with both the Peckham Rye and Colchester congregations and report back to him regarding their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England. In addition to preaching, Pendleton asks if Tilson will address the Council of Ministers when he is in Bryn Athyn for the International Church Council in June. Pendleton explains that this address will take place at an open meeting attended by visitors and community members. Pendleton looks forward to Tilson’s upcoming visit and hopes to have him in Bryn Athyn for school closing exercises on June...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton invites Tilson and Mr. Ottley to Bryn Athyn for an International Church Council in June. Pendleton explains the impetus behind this international Council; He writes, “I am profoundly convinced that the need of the Academy movement is as great now as it has ever been, and that the success of this movement throughout the world will largely depend upon the leaders of it seeing eye to eye, both with regard...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton neglected to inform Tilson in his last letter that Mr. Alden will supply him with any parts of the Liturgy he might want; Tilson should send Alden a statement of what he would like to have. Mr. Gyllenhaal has written Pendleton two long letters regarding his proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. To date, only several of the leading men of the Peckham Rye society have considered...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter and report of January 9th. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the February ministers’ meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Tilson is unable to be present. Pendleton notes that these meetings have grown in popularity and are now second only to the General Assemblies. Pendleton was surprised to learn of Tilson’s deafness and hopes it will not interfere much with his work....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. At the last meeting of the Consistory, there was unanimous agreement that Tilson should be invited to join. Tilson should write to Pendleton if he would like to accept this invitation.