(signed by R. Rabbani)

(May 3, 1956)

[Letter of March 18, 1957]

To Mr. John McHenry III

He (the Guardian) is very happy that you can arrange your affairs so as to
return to Korea... The phenomenal progress the Cause has made in that area
(Korea) is practically exclusively due to the services of the young
American Baha'is who are in the Armed Forces. Indeed, it is a great
victory won by Baha'i youth.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(March 18, 1957)

[Letter of August 18, 1957]

To Mr. William Maxwell

The Guardian was happy to learn that you are still in Korea and that you
are able to continue in the teaching work of that important country. He
knows that wherever you are you will carry forward the pressing
requirements of the Faith with vigor and enthusiasm but he feels that
Korea and even Japan particularly need the help of yourself and other
American pioneers at this time.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(August 18, 1957)

[Letter of October 18, 1957]

To Mr. Eugene Schreiber

The Master was most hopeful of the spread of the Faith in Japan. Now that
His Promises are being fulfilled, the friends must be very happy. Likewise
this happiness must translate itself into renewed devotion so that the
Call of God may be raised in all parts of that important country.

The Guardian is praying for the success of the teaching work in Japan.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(October 18, 1957)

14: Shoghi Effendi Writes to Emperor Showa of Japan

Emperor Showa (Hirohito) of Japan had the longest reign (December 25, 1926
to January 7, 1989) of any reigning sovereign in Japan. He was respected
as a scholar; being an eminent marine biologist, and he was beloved by his
people.

Following the custom in Japan, the reign of a new emperor is given a
specially selected name. After that emperor dies he takes on the name of
the reign. Consequently, Emperor Hirohito, as he was known during his
reign, is now known as Emperor Showa.

At the time of his coronation in the fall of 1928 seven specially bound
Baha'i books were presented to His Majesty. The books which were sent in
the name of two American Baha'is were presented by Dr. Rokuichiro
Masujima, who was a friend of Miss Alexander and who was close to the
Faith. He had access to the Imperial Household.

Shoghi Effendi was asked to write something to be sent with the books. The
message sent to accompany the books was "May the perusal of Baha'i
literature