Aqdas has not yet been properly translated because as
you mentioned we do not have any competent person for the work. When the
Cause was first introduced to west one of the Arab friends made such an
attempt but it was so misleading and confusing that the Master forbade any
individual to make another trial. He said that it is the work of a group
of competent translators and not of one person. Most of the important
subjects mentioned there are, however, quite familiar to the friends
through other tablets and there is no pressing need for such a work at
present.

[From the Guardian:]

Your welcome letter, indicative of your perseverance in service, despite
the great loss you have sustained, was a source of great comfort and
strength to me. I hope and pray that your dear children will grow in
spiritual understanding, wisdom and virtue and by their life, their
conduct and future services to the Cause make the soul of their departed
father radiant and joyous and prove a solace to your heart. Rest assured
that you all occupy a warm and abiding place in my heart and are the
object of my constant and fervent prayers at the holy Shrines.

LETTER OF 9 NOVEMBER 1926

9 November 1926

He has great hopes for Germany. That country forms the center of a
politically and socially troubled country; many an individual are weary of
mere palliative measures. They desire a complete reform beginning with the
heart and branching into all the different branches of activity.

[From the Guardian:]

This is just a word that I wish to add in person, assuring you and the
dear friends in Esslingen of my great love for you and my continued
prayers for your welfare and spiritual advancement. I will tenderly
remember you at the three holy Shrines and will supplicate for each of you
Divine Guidance and Strength.

LETTER OF 6 APRIL 1928

6 April 1928

To the Friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Renftle(3)

Dear Friends,

He thanks you very much for your kind Naw-Ruz greetings and he is highly
pleased to receive such a sweet message from his friends in Karlsruhe. He
hopes and prays that the new Baha'i year may be full of happiness and
prosperity for you all, and may witness a great progress in the spread of
the Baha'i teachings in Karlsruhe.

You will surely make your best effort in that connection and Shoghi
Effendi will pray that our dear and departed Master may help you and
strengthen you. He will be always g