mly
knit communities of the Most Great Name scattered throughout the planet.

[October 14, 1953]

Valiyu'llah Varqa Passes; Son Appointed

Profoundly grieved by loss of outstanding Hand of Cause of God, exemplary
Trustee of Huququ'llah, distinguished representative of most venerable
community of Baha'i world, worthy son, brother of twin immortal martyrs of
the Faith, dearly beloved disciple of Center of the Covenant. Shining
record of his services extending over half century enriched the annals of
Heroic and Formative Ages of Baha'i Dispensation. His reward in Abha
Kingdom is inestimable. Advise you to erect on my behalf befitting
monument at his grave. His mantle as Trustee of funds of Huquq now falls
on 'Ali Muhammad his son. Instruct Rawhani Tihran to arrange befitting
memorial gatherings in capital and provinces to honor memory of mighty
pillar in cradle of Faith of Baha'u'llah. Newly appointed Trustee of Huquq
is now elevated to rank of Hand of Cause.

[November 15, 1955]

Passing of George Townshend

Deeply mourn the passing of dearly loved, much admired, greatly gifted,
outstanding Hand of Cause George Townshend. His death on morrow of
publication of his crowning achievement robs the British followers of
Baha'u'llah of their most distinguished collaborator and Faith itself of
one of its stoutest defenders. His sterling qualities, his scholarship,
his challenging writings, his high ecclesiastical position unrivalled by
any Baha'i in western world, entitle him to rank with Thomas Breakwell and
Dr. Esslemont, one of three luminaries shedding brilliant luster on annals
of Irish, English and Scottish Baha'i communities. His fearless
championship of the Cause he loved so dearly, served so valiantly,
constitutes significant landmark in British Baha'i history. So enviable a
position calls for national tribute to his memory by assembled delegates
and visitors at forthcoming British Baha'i Convention. Assure relatives of
deepest loving sympathy in grievous loss. Confident his reward is
inestimable in Abha Kingdom.

[March 25, 1957]

George Townshend Passes; Agnes Alexander Appointed

Inform Hands and national assemblies of the Baha'i world of the passing
into Abha Kingdom of Hand of Cause George Townshend, indefatigable, highly
talented, fearless defender of the Faith of Baha'u'llah.

Agnes Alexander, distinguished pioneer of the Faith, elevated to rank of
Hand of Cause. Confident her ap