ny further special
regulations but would prefer you to communicate with America and follow
the method they have adopted. He has a keen desire that uniformity should
exist in the regulations. I am sure you would gladly communicate with Mr.
Horace Holley on the subject.

He is so gratified that the case of ... is settled permanently and he
hopes that in future no such petty misunderstandings will come in the way
of the steady growth of the Movement, which is of the utmost necessity not
only in England but throughout the world.

Shoghi Effendi is well but as usual very busy. The recent atrocities in
Persia have been a source of deep grief to his heart....

[From the Guardian:]

My dear fellow-worker,

In order to avoid misunderstandings and confusion and ensure uniformity of
method and action I have requested you to conform to the principle adopted
by the American friends and Mr. Holley will inform you of the method they
pursue. I realise the special and peculiar difficulties that prevail in
London and the nature of the obstacles with which they are confronted. I
feel however that an earnest effort should be made to overcome them and
that the members must arrange their affairs in such a way as to ensure
their prompt attendance at 9 meetings which are held in the course of the
year. This surely is not an insurmountable obstacle.

I will remember their needs and difficulties in my prayers at the Holy
Shrines and will continue to supplicate for them Divine guidance and
blessings.

Shoghi

Letter of 28 June 1926

28 June 1926

Dear Mr. Simpson,

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
June 22nd, 1926. He is most appreciative of the many and continuous
services you are rendering to the Cause in that land. Your efficiency,
sincerity and untiring zeal are great assets for the friends in
England....

Shoghi Effendi fully approves of your suggestion to put a royalty on the
translations of Dr. Esslemont's book equal to what he had arranged for the
original. Not only is that a fair thing to do but also it is incumbent
upon us to show our appreciation of Dr. Esslemont's services to the Cause
by safeguarding the interests of his family, especially as his wife is an
invalid and in need of help. Shoghi Effendi specially wants me to ask you
to show utmost consideration to her interests.

[From the Guardian:]

My dear fellow-worker,

I hope you will assure Mrs. Esslemont on my b