Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton congratulates Pitcairn and his wife on the birth of their daughter. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have just concluded, and Pendleton plans to visit Atlantic City with his wife for a few days to recuperate. Pendleton informs Pitcairn of an upcoming change to the government of the Church; He writes, “It has been decided at the forthcoming Assembly to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton writes, “In memory of our last conversation and mutual understanding, I write to say I am looking forward to your return to your work here as pastor, at your earliest convenience.” He also informs Pitcairn that he intends to ordain Dr. Acton into the third degree of the priesthood shortly. He comments, “As you may know, I have never ordained any one into that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with news that he intends to return to pastoral work in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is glad Pitcairn will return, but he wishes Pitcairn could make an additional “interim trip” to attend the spring Ministers’ Council meeting. There are also certain questions regarding the future of the South African Mission for which Pitcairn’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. The Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) has requested that N. D. Pendleton write to Harris to inquire whether he might be willing to accept a pastoral call from the New Church Baltimore Society. The Baltimore group has about 25 adults and 25 children, and they are willing to financially assist the General Church in maintaining a residential pastor. The Bishop would like an answer from Harris before he discusses it with the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Emil P. Gunther, secretary of the Baltimore Society, informing him that the Society has unanimously decided to extend a pastoral call to Harris. With aid from the Church Extension Fund, the Society can offer Harris a salary of at least $1000 per year. Gunther reports that there are currently no vacancies in the Arbutus settlement, so Harris would have to seek...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Abington, MA, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ letter of May 27th. Pendleton writes that Harris’ transfer to Arbutus can take place at any time which is convenient. Pendleton suggests that Harris make arrangements directly with the people of Arbutus and that he pay them a visit after the upcoming Ministers’ Meetings in Bryn Athyn. Names mentioned: Mr. Freeman

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton apologizes that he will not be able to visit Arbutus on the date that Harris suggests; Pendleton’s time is filled with engagements until he arrives home in early November from his trip west. The Consistory has considered the matter, and they suggest that either they send a member of the Consistory to Arbutus to serve as the Bishop’s representative, or Pendleton himself can attend sometime in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton informs Harris that he presented Harris’ letter to the Executive Committee at a meeting to determine the Church budget for 1932. It was necessary to cut expenses wherever possible, but the Committee hopes that Harris will be able to continue his work at Arbutus. In view of this, an action was taken to help support Harris, details of which will soon be communicated by Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton is disappointed that Harris’ work in Arbutus is at an end. Yet Pendleton writes “as you are in ‘full sympathy’ with the advice given you by the society at its recent meeting, I can not do other than forward your resignation for final action.” Pendleton requests that Harris call a society meeting shortly and present the contents of this letter to them.