(52) September 9, 1957

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

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian is very anxious to secure information as to the Indian tribes (native), which have been contacted by any of the believers in your area; or of course if there are any believers from these Tribes, that would be even more interesting.

Can you prepare a list showing the number of Tribes that have been contacted, and of these Tribes, the number who have become believers. This would be very interesting information.

Can you secure it at an early date and send it on to me for the beloved Guardian.

With loving Baha'i greetings, I am, Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(53) September 18, 1957

(53) September 18, 1957

Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Fairbanks

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of July 28th with enclosures has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He greatly appreciates your prompt action in sending the cable to iran.

The believers in Fairbanks are all remembered by him, and he prays for the success of the teaching efforts of each one.

He also wishes to a.s.sure Kathryn and Marzieh Alio of his prayers for the recovery of Mrs. Volz.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

a.s.suring you of my loving prayers for your success and spiritual advancement,

Your true brother, Shoghi

(54) October 20, 1957

(54) October 20, 1957

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

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your loving letter of October 4th and subsequent cablegram of October 12th have been duly received and its contents presented to the beloved Guardian.

He was pleased to learn the manner in which your a.s.sembly and the Baha'is are undertaking this all-important task of teaching the Indians, the Eskimos and to the extent possible, the Aleuts.

The Master has promised that very great results would be achieved when these people are given the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and therefore he hopes the friends will be able to bring it to them in increasing force and in increasing numbers.

The Guardian will pray for you and for the success of your work.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(55) October 27, 1957

(55) October 27, 1957

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

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of October 1st was duly received by the beloved Guardian and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf.

The contribution which has been sent by your a.s.sembly to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed.

The Guardian is happy that the friends in Alaska are arising with such vigor and enthusiasm to serve the Cause of G.o.d. They have won outstanding and historic victories for the Faith, but the thing that pleases him most is that each victory that is won has been used as a stepping stone to further service in the Cause of G.o.d. Thus the Cause is expanding very rapidly both in the teaching and administrative fields. He hopes that your a.s.sembly will be guided and confirmed in the n.o.ble undertakings in which you are engaged. But he likewise hopes that you will be able to stimulate all the friends to intensive effort so that many seeking souls may find eternal life at this particular time and that the Inst.i.tutions of the Faith may be firmly established in that promising Country. He will pray for you and for the success of your work.

He sends you his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

PART III

Letters to Individuals, 19461957. These letters were addressed to many individuals who continued to write directly to the Holy Land after the formation of the inst.i.tutions. The tone of the letters reflects personal interests rather than inst.i.tutional development.

(56) July 30, 1946