Receipts are enclosed herewith.(74)

The beloved Guardian deeply values the unique and outstanding services of the Baha'is of the British Isles. Through their devotion and sacrifice, they are setting an example for posterity.

He wishes me to a.s.sure you that he prays fervently for the spiritual confirmation of all of the friends of the British Isles; for their material and spiritual welfare, and that every obstacle may be removed from their paths of service, particularly during the Global Crusade.

The Shrine of the Bab is rapidly nearing completion. Its beauty and splendour are difficult to portray. Certainly the Guardian very aptly described the octagon, the drum and the dome as the triple crowns on the Shrine of the Bab. Now that the glory and splendour of the golden dome is revealed by the removal of all of the scaffolding, it is truly a golden crown for the Shrine, and each time one looks at it, one becomes more and more impressed that it is a symbol of the manner in which the Baha'is of the world, led by the beloved Guardian, are crowning the Baha'i activities of the past one hundred years by spreading the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord throughout the world.

The Guardian sends his loving greetings to you all....

Letter of 31 August 1953

31 August 1953

APPROVE RETAIN YAZDIS BENNETT GUNG. FIVE THOUSAND WORD PAMPHLET ADVISABLE INFORM AMERICA.

SHOGHI

Letter of 31 August 1953

31 August 1953

a.s.sURE LJUNGBERG DEEPEST APPRECIATION PRAYERS. (Knight of Baha'u'llah to Faroe Islands.)

SHOGHI

Letter of 6 September 1953

6 September 1953

a.s.sURE AS_GH_ARZaDIH LOVING APPRECIATION FERVENT PRAYERS. (Knight of Baha'u'llah to Channel Islands.)

SHOGHI

Letter of 8 September 1953

8 September 1953

a.s.sURE BAXTER LOVING APPRECIATION. (Knight of Baha'u'llah to Channel Islands.)

SHOGHI

Letter of 11 September 1953

11 September 1953

a.s.sURE DUNNING DEEPEST LOVING APPRECIATION. (Knight of Baha'u'llah to Orkney Islands.)

SHOGHI

Letter of 22 September 1953

22 September 1953

a.s.sURE Ha.s.sELBLATT DEEPEST LOVING APPRECIATION. (Knight of Baha'u'llah to Shetland Islands.)

SHOGHI

Letter of 4 October 1953

4 October 1953

ADVISE TAKE NO RISK OWING POSSIBILITY HIGHER OUTLAY. URGE SEARCH OTHER PLACES AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE.(75) APPROVE HAINSWORTH SIX MONTHS LEAVE.

SHOGHI

Letter of 7 October 1953