where
different friendly individuals are invited often give better result for
only those who are really interested are attracted and then once attracted
they could be traced and kept in touch.

LETTER OF 8 JUNE 1929

8 June 1929

The beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful throughout
Europe.

Dearly-beloved friends:

Dr. Yunis _Kh_an Afru_kh_tih, an outstanding figure in the teaching and
administrative activities of the believers in Persia, is proceeding to
Europe in order to visit the Baha'i centres and reinforce the bonds of
Baha'i fellowship that unite the East with the West. His mature
experience, his wide knowledge of the state of affairs in Persia, his
exemplary loyalty and devotion to the Cause, his ability and character
eminently qualify him to undertake such a noble task, and I feel confident
that his prolonged stay amongst you will prove of the utmost benefit to
the interests of our beloved Cause.

I urge every individual believer, and particularly every local Assembly,
to endeavour to get into close touch with him, to obtain an insight into
the material and spiritual conditions now prevailing in Persia and to seek
a clearer understanding of the animating purpose, the distinguishing
features and the moving history of the Revelation of Baha'u'llah.

May his deliberations and intimate companionship with you serve to draw
closer the ties that bind the Eastern and Western sections of the Baha'i
World and prepare the way for the ultimate formation of that international
body that must guard the unity, and reinforce the strength of the Baha'i
Faith.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 9 JUNE 1929

9 June 1929

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
January 23rd 1929 and the enclosed photos of the friends in Rostock.
Though your number is still very small yet we hope that through the
Master's help and confirmation it will increase until it can in its turn
radiate its light to regions around.

Shoghi Effendi will remember you in his prayers and ask for you divine
guidance.

Yesterday one of our prominent Persian friends, Dr. Yunis _Kh_an left for
Europe. His main purpose is to visit the different centers in Germany and
meet the friends. Through such travellers we hope the East and the West
will become more closely united.

[From the Guardian:]

My dear co-worker:

I wish to assure you in person of my keen interest in your act