Receipt is enclosed.

The Spirit of confirmation is descending in torrents on all those who arise to teach in a devoted and consecrated manner. Never before have so many victories been won in the teaching field as are being won all over the Baha'i world at this time.

Alaska has developed very remarkably in the past years. With the establishment of the new National Spiritual a.s.sembly of Alaska in Ridvan of this year, the Guardian is hopeful that the friends will arise with renewed effort and spread the Faith far and wide. A new spirit has been released due to the establishment of the National a.s.sembly and the friends should seize their opportunity while they still have the chance and win many souls to the Faith.

The Guardian will pray for you and for the success of your work. He sends his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(44) July 12, 1957

(44) July 12, 1957

Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of the Anchorage Recording District

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of May 29th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He is very happy to learn that your a.s.sembly now has an endowment of its own. This will give the Faith a greater prestige and standing there. The spiritual vitality shown by the friends in Alaska pleases him greatly.

Please express his appreciation of their gift to the Faith to the donors of this tract of land.(11)

He a.s.sures you of his prayers for you all, and for the rapid progress of the work in that region, and throughout Alaska.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless your efforts, guide every step you take, and aid you to promote the vital interests of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(45) July 14, 1957

(45) July 14, 1957

Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Tanana Valley

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has received your letter of June 15th, in which you quoted the cablegram sent by your a.s.sembly to iran; and has instructed me to acknowledge it on his behalf, and to tell you he greatly appreciates your prompt response to his request.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

(46) July 19, 1957

(46) July 19, 1957

Convention Secretary

First Annual Convention of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of June 11th together with enclosures has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He appreciates having the Minutes of this Convention.

The Guardian has high hopes for the rapid progress of the Faith in Alaska, and feels confident that, as the believers arise to shoulder their new responsibilities, adequate strength and guidance will be given them to accomplish the tasks set before them.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty guide your steps in the path of service, and aid you to further the vital interests of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(47) August 8, 1957

(47) August 8, 1957

National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your loving letter of July 6th was received by the beloved Guardian and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf.

The contribution made by your National a.s.sembly to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed.

The Guardian feels that it is proper for your a.s.sembly to make a contribution to the International Fund because it links more closely the activities of the National a.s.sembly with the World Center of the Faith and through you all the Baha'is in Alaska.

Alaska has won many great victories for the Faith in the past, but the Guardian feels sure now that the National a.s.sembly has been established, the victories to be won in the future will be far more glorious and far more effective for the spread of the Faith.