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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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that the enclosed letter from Mr. Morgan will explain itself. Regarding the letter, he comments, “All who are in sympathy with the General Church ought to be united for the sake of the great work that lies before us.” He places the matter in Morse’s hands. Pendleton informs Morse that there will be a General Assembly in Bryn Athyn in June, at which time a new Bishop will be selected. Names...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s letter of January 14th with enclosed annual report shortly after the closing of the February ministers’ meetings. The statistical information from Morse’s report will be included in the secretary’s report, and the subject Morse wished to discuss will be added to the docket for a future meeting. Pendleton reports that the meetings were overall successful and gratifying.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s annual report and letter of Jan. 8th. The report arrived in time to be read at the midyear meetings, which Pendleton believes were a success. They discussed having a General Church Assistant Bishop, and the idea was received favorably. Construction on the new Assembly Hall is nearly complete, and the building should be ready in time for use in June. Pendleton reports that Miss (Mora)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that preliminary arrangements have been made for Mr. Henderson to relocate to Australia and serve as Morse’s pastoral assistant. Pendleton hopes this move will secure the future of the General Church in Australia. Names mentioned: Mr. (Cairns) Henderson

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.