Part 16 (1/2)

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(60) March 18, 1952

(60) March 18, 1952

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your most interesting gift has been received, through the kindness of Leroy Ioas, and it is deeply appreciated. I thank you for the thought as well as the gift.

These are busy days in Haifa with the many pilgrims who are coming and going. The news of the rapid growth of the Faith in various lands is very inspiring, and the pilgrims leave the Holy Land for their posts with a new determination to play n.o.bly their parts.

With warm Baha'i love, Ruhiyyih

P.S. I should also say the beloved Guardian appreciated very much the Eskimo things.

(61) September 17, 1952

(61) September 17, 1952

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of August 5th has been received by the beloved Guardian and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

As the Guardian is very busy indeed these days, the answer will be brief.

Your plan to return to Alaska makes him very happy indeed. He attaches the greatest importance to Alaska, and it will become increasingly important in the future. Therefore, he urges you by all means to return to that land, and there lend your valuable a.s.sistance in the service of Baha'u'llah.

The Guardian a.s.sures you your dedication and service to the Faith are very deeply appreciated.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved reward you bountifully for your splendid labours, guide and sustain you always, and enable you to win great and memorable victories in the days to come.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(62) March 29, 1953

(62) March 29, 1953

Dear Baha'i Sister: