firmness in the Covenant, and thus carry
the Faith forward in Germany on a higher plane of development.

LETTER OF 30 OCTOBER 1949(35)

30 October 1949

As the Guardian already wrote the N.G.R., he feels that most of the
trouble which recently arose in the German community was due to the fact
that the believers everywhere did not seem to know how to function
administratively--almost everything they did was irregular and this caused
added confusion, more wounded feelings, and confused the entire situation.
He trusts that by now the whole situation has been straightened out and
that the N.G.R. and the assemblies will work strongly and unitedly for the
fulfilment of their Plan.

He was very glad that dear doctor Grossmann could attend the Brussels
Conference. All the believers there were so happy to have a German brother
with them! Also, he has received reports of the excellent teaching work on
the Covenant that your dear husband is doing. This is very important,
especially at this time when Ahmad Sohrab is trying to again become active
in Germany.

The German friends must learn to put the teachings above personalities and
stop taking sides. This is a sign of immaturity and this old and beloved
community cannot afford to linger in childhood, but must become a strong
adult community of united, alert and active believers....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

I am deeply grateful to you for your constant and splendid services to our
beloved Faith. These services and achievements will, no doubt, attract the
blessings of Baha'u'llah. Rest assured that the Beloved is well pleased
with your accomplishments, and will increasingly bless your high
endeavours. May every obstacle be removed from your path and the dearest
wish of your heart fulfilled.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 12 NOVEMBER (1949?)(36)

12 November (1949?)

The Guardian is in receipt of your letter of October 26th, and feels very
much pleased at the news of the completion of the German translation of
"The Seven Valleys". He wishes me to congratulate you most heartily for
this great service you have been able to render the Cause, and which no
doubt will serve to enrich the record of the manifold contributions you
have, during the last few years, so brilliantly made towards the spread of
the Faith throughout Germany. He is praying to Baha'u'llah that He may
continue to guide and inspire you, and