a'i who is an enemy of Islam, or even if you
take his property or severely injure him, all your own sins will be wiped
out and forgiven for the sake of this good deed of destroying an enemy of
the Faith!!"--in this way they incite the people to deeds of violence and
persecution. He said that the Baha'i teachings are spreading rapidly
amongst the more educated classes--but it is difficult to teach the very
poor and ignorant fanatical people--tho' when they do become Believers,
they are very strong and faithful. The 2 periods of particular danger for
the Baha'is in Persia are the fast month and the period of
Moharram[+E7]--which lasts for 8 weeks.

Shoghi Effendi is very interested to hear of the engagement of your son to
a Baha'i young lady--and he prays that in future they may do a great work
for the "Cause". He hopes so much that you will recover your full health
and strength, and he will pray especially for that. It is good to know
that Esperanto is increasingly studied in New Zealand.

He will certainly pray for Miss Palter(2) and her Mother as you ask him to
do--and also for your dear son and your two daughters. Please accept all
best wishes from myself and Believe me

Yours in His Service,
Ethel J. Rosenberg

[From the Guardian:]

_My dear and able co-worker:_

_I have read the issues of the "Herald" with deep joy and thankfulness. I
will continue to pray at the holy shrines that the invincible power of
Baha'u'llah may add to your present opportunities, extend the sphere of
the Journal, and enable you, individually and collectively, to mirror
forth the beauty and the power of this Divine Revelation._

_Your true brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(17) January 30th, 1927

Dear Baha'i Sister,

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to thank you for the M.O. for L1--which he has
safely received, sent for the help of the sufferers in Persia.

He is himself sending this money to the Nat. Assembly in Teheran, and has
requested them to send him the receipt for it--When he receives their
receipt he will forward it to you, and urges you to give it to the friend
who sent the money. The Persian friends will be very much pleased at
receiving this kind remembrance and help from far distant New Zealand!

With love and warm Baha'i greetings from the holy household and the
friends here, to the dear friends in Auckland.

In the Master's Service,

Sincerely Yours,
Ethel J. Rosenberg

[From the Guardian:]

_My dear co-worker:_