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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to inform Caldwell that the General Church will pay for his expenses to attend the Consistory meeting in February. Mr. Alden can forward $50 beforehand for this purpose if that would be preferable. F. Pendleton hopes Caldwell’s wife, Korene, will be able to visit as well.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from William H. Benade in Cairo, Egypt to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Fragile condition.Contents: -Gertrude’s complaint on behalf of the Academical sisterhood regarding tyrannical actions of the Academy vice has been noted; Gods of Egypt have sentenced the offender to write three 12-page letters to “the recipient of the goodwill of the sisterhood” -appreciation for Gertrude’s account of meeting at Mr. Beoricke’s; gratefully for any news of...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City to John Pitcairn, Jr.Benade tells Pitcairn they are all concerned for his health; Frank has reported that he is working too hard and injuring himself. They missed Pitcairn at the Association meeting, which Benade feels has been pleasant and profitable. At Saturday’s business meeting, they discussed establishing a permanent fund for the Association by recommending a minimum annual contribution of $1 per member. Mr....

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The material in this sub-series contains records, correspondence, ephemera and other materials from several iterations of New Jerusalem church organizations in New York, including the Convention church (now Swedenborgian Church of North America), the New York Society of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, the Brooklyn Society and others. Folder titles are all "New York Society" although the church may have existed at times as a "circle" or "group" instead of a full society.

Scope and Contents Typed pamphlet listing officers, committees, and "Matters specially referred to standing committees" of the General Convention for 1868-1869. Names mentioned: John C. Ager, James P. Baxter, William H. Benade, Mr. Boericke, Arthur O. Brickman, Glendy Burke, Edwin Burnham, Lyman S. Burnham, C. Louis Carriere, Horace P. Chandler, John C. Chatterton, William C. Church, G. Woolworth Colton, Rev. Willard G. Day, Rev. Samuel F. Dike, C. T. Dunham, Oliver Dyer, Oliver Eldridge, W. A. Fleck, Jabez...

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Typed telegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Message: “You chosen Consistory Meeting Monday at three Come if possible” Signed: “N D Pendleton” Note: “To be charged to the General Church and bill sent to Mr. Hubert Hyatt”

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Typed copy of a telegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Text: “Unanimous call given you to become Pastor of Toronto Society. Letter follows.” Signed: “N D Pendleton”