The annals of the British Baha'i community, small in numbers, yet unconquerable in spirit, tenacious in belief, undeviating in purpose, alert and vigilant in the discharge of its manifold duties and responsibilities, have in consequence of its epoch-making achievements been vastly enriched. The process set in motion and greatly accelerated through the successive formulation of the Six Year Plan, the Two Year Plan and the Ten Year Plan, must continue unabated and unimpaired. Nay with every pa.s.sing day it must gather momentum. Every individual believer must, henceforth, encouraged and inspired by all that has already been achieved, contribute to its future and speedy unfoldment. That the entire community may befittingly respond to the call of the present hour and bring to a final consummation the Mission with which it has been entrusted is the deepest yearning of my heart and the object of my unceasing prayers.

Shoghi

Letter of 4 November 1956

4 November 1956

Northern Ireland Regional Teaching Committee

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your letter of 16 Ma_sh_iyyat 113, with enclosures, has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He is most hopeful that the second week-end school will prove as successful and fruitful as the one held in February apparently was.

The Guardian is delighted over the progress being made in Northern Ireland. He greatly admires the tenacity and spirit of dedication of the believers living in the British Isles, and is confident the friends in your region will unitedly bend all their energies toward the fulfilment of the goals they have set their hearts on attaining by next Ridvan.

Rest a.s.sured of his loving prayers for you all....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless your efforts and those of your dear co-workers, and aid you to extend the range of your valued activities, and enable you to win memorable victories in the service of His Faith,

Your true brother, Shoghi

Letter of 8 December 1956

8 December 1956

REGARDING CHILDREN FOLLOW AMERICAN PROCEDURE. APPROVE SUGGESTED METHOD INCORPORATION MAURITIUS.

SHOGHI

Letter of 14 December 1956

14 December 1956

Dear Baha'i Brother:

The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write to your a.s.sembly, with regard to the Tristan da Cunha Island.

Earlier in the Ten Year Crusade, one of the English Baha'is offered to settle in this Island, in order to establish the Faith there. At that time, the Guardian felt we must concentrate on the goals of the Crusade only. Now, however, the Friends have won so many victories, and the goals of the Crusade are being gained currently, early in the Crusade, he feels supplementary areas may be settled-and for that matter, supplementary activities engaged in.

Thus, if this friend still wishes to settle in the Island of Tristan da Cunha, he would welcome it being done.

If only the home front would surge ahead, then the Crusade would surely be moving ahead of the schedule. Let us pray those at home will arise with the same dedication, and consecration as the valiant pioneers, causing a new life to be manifest on all home fronts.

The Guardian sends the members of your a.s.sembly his loving greetings....

Letter of 27 December 1956

27 December 1956

AS NATIONAL AND FEW LOCAL HAZiRAS NOT YET RETURNED LETTER THANKS INADVISABLE.(89)

SHOGHI

Letter of 12 January 1957

12 January 1957

Mr. Arthur Norton

Dear Baha'i Brother,

Your loving letters concerning contributions to the Shrine of the Bab Fund, and the International Fund, have been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge them on his behalf. These contributions from the Friends in England, and the Friends in the Seych.e.l.les, are greatly appreciated by the Guardian. Receipt is enclosed.

Will you please, on behalf of the Guardian express his appreciation to Mr.

&Mrs. ... and the devoted friends in the Seych.e.l.les.

The Guardian has been deeply touched by the continuing victories being won by the friends in the Seych.e.l.les.

The Beloved Guardian also wishes the dear Friends in England to know of his deep appreciation of their consecration, and their sacrifices for the Faith. This n.o.ble spirit cannot do other than attract the blessings of the Holy Spirit, which will a.s.sure victory. He a.s.sures you of his prayers in your behalf, and for the success of your many labours.

He sends you his loving Greetings....