Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Although the date is earlier than expected, Pendleton will be able to attend the next Consistory meeting. Pendleton thinks Mr. David will serve as a fine replacement in Pittsburgh during his absence over the summer. The itinerary for Pendleton’s trip around Europe depends on Alfred Stroh’s movements; He needs this information as soon as possible so that he may inform the societies of his schedule. Pendleton is enclosing a...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton was glad to learn of the Consistory’s favorable attitude regarding his proposed relocation to Bryn Athyn. There are signs that the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors will approve as well. If W.F.P. is unable to make his planned trip to Pittsburgh, Pendleton will come to Bryn Athyn instead. He may decide to bring Beatrice so they can look at housing options together, in the event that they are...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton met with Mr. Pitcairn who informed him that the Academy and Consistory have voted on the matter of Pendleton’s proposed transfer to Bryn Athyn. A meeting of the General Church Executive Committee is scheduled for Dec. 13th for the same purpose. Pendleton will plan to visit W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn after the 13th. Pendleton has discussed his potential relocation with the Church Committee in Pittsburgh; They responded...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton read the enclosed announcement regarding his impending transfer to Bryn Athyn aloud to the Pittsburgh congregation after the Sunday service. They held a Church Committee meeting to begin discussing Pendleton’s replacement. The majority of the committee favors calling Gilbert (Smith), and the minority favors Homer (Synnestvedt). The general thought of the Committee is that the Society will prefer Synnestvedt,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Sentiments in the Pittsburgh society have changed; Homer (Synnestvedt) is now the Society’s first choice for pastor, followed by Eldred (Iungerich) and Gilbert (Smith). Gilbert was previously favored by the Committee, but opinions changed after his ability was questioned. Although there is some doubt over whether Gilbert will accept a call to Pittsburgh, Pendleton sent him a message last night asking if he would consider...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Church Committee unanimously decided to recommend Homer (Synnestvedt) for pastor. W.F.P.’s recommendations will be placed before the Society at a meeting next Friday. Beatrice did not sign for the Michner place while in Bryn Athyn- Mr. Michner told her to consider it rented and that Pendleton could sign the lease when he came to town. However, Pendleton has now received a note stating...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton asks W.F.P. whether the evening council meetings will be open or closed meetings.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the response to his last two letters. He regrets that he will not be able to attend the upcoming Consistory meeting in Bryn Athyn. If it were not for the expense of traveling, Pendleton would like to visit monthly instead of just once or twice per year. He hopes their sister benefit from her recent trip south and that the recent trouble did not interfere with her enjoyment.