his property has been occupied by Baha'i
authorized representatives for an uninterrupted period of not less than
thirty years, and having successfully won their case at the Justice of
Peace and the Court of First Instance, the Baha'is the world over cannot
believe that the high sense of honor and fairness which inspires the
British Administration of 'Iraq will ever tolerate such grave miscarriage
of justice. They confidently appeal to the public opinion of the world for
the defense and protection of their legitimate rights now sorely trampled
under the feet of relentless enemies.

Widespread and effective publicity along these lines, in well-conceived
and carefully worded terms, is strongly recommended for it will
undoubtedly serve to facilitate the solution of this delicate and
perplexing problem.

Having exerted ourselves to the utmost of our ability let us rest assured
in the power of the Lord, who keepeth watch over His house, and who will,
no matter how dark present prospects appear, assure for generations yet
unborn His cherished and holy edifice. I shall acquaint you with every
development of the case, and will advise you as to the measures that
should be taken whether we decide to institute fresh proceedings or to
appeal to higher legal authorities in London.

Green Acre

In connection with the important step that has been taken for the eventual
inclusion of Green Acre Fellowship within the orbit of the activities of
the American National Spiritual Assembly, I hope and pray that this new
privilege and added responsibility will prove highly beneficial in its
results, both to Green Acre itself and the general interests of the Cause
in America. In a separate communication addressed to the Chairman of the
said Fellowship, our dearly-beloved and self-sacrificing brother, Mr. W.
Randall, I will express my warm approval of this constructive step, and my
ardent hopes for the quicker unfolding and fuller expansion under the
fostering care of the National Spiritual Assembly, of Green Acre's unique
and sublime mission in life. I shall follow in this connection with the
keenest interest the course of your activities in accordance with the
policy outlined in your letter of October 14th, and feel that the greatest
stress must be laid upon the necessity of exemplifying in a most liberal
and practical manner the driving power hidden in this Divine Revelation,
rather than upon the idle reiteration of a set of principl