happenings of the last few years! He was
particularly sorry to hear such a dear Baha'i as Paul Koehler, of Dresden,
had died, as well as his wife and children. We can only be grateful that
so many of the German friends have survived such terrible years!

He is very anxious to have the German Baha'is resume their activities on a
larger scale than ever before--particularly as they are now free for the
first time in so many years. He fully realizes how great your problems
are, and that you are still suffering from many shortages and
restrictions; but knowing you all--and what our beloved Master foresaw your
future would be--the Guardian is confident the Faith will spread as never
before in Germany, and that the believers of that country will aid in
establishing the institutions of Baha'u'llah all over Europe.

LETTER OF 11 JULY 1946

11 July 1946

The Baha'i Community, Esslingen

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter dated May 23rd has reached our beloved Guardian, and he has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf, and to thank you for the loving
greetings you sent him.

He hopes that now the believers in Germany are at last free to work for
the Cause they will strive together--as the Master desired--as one soul in
many bodies and show forth such an example of love and unity within the
Baha'i Community that the hearts of the people will be attracted to them.
The world is longing for example more than for anything else, for on all
sides we hear good advice but see no sincerity and no practicing of what
people are preaching!

He assures you all his loving prayers are offered on your behalf and for
the success of your Baha'i work...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

I was so pleased to hear from you and to receive such expressions of
devotion and determination in the service of our beloved Faith. Your
centre is near and dear to my heart, and you are, I assure you, often in
my thoughts. I will pray for your success, for the extension of your
activities, and the speedy realization of the hopes you cherish for the
advancement of our glorious Faith,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 12 JULY 1946(18)

12 July 1946

Dear Baha'i Brother and Baha'i Friends:

The Post Card you sent our beloved Guardian on June 3rd reached him, and
he was very happy to receive news from you direct and from your dear
family and all the Baha'i friends who were gathered together w