he church officials to the significance of such direct and vigorous
presentation of the Faith by so well-known and long-standing a Christian
divine.

Renewing to you and your dear fellow-members and to all the friends in
London, the assurances of his prayers for your welfare and protection in
these perilous days, and with his warmest greetings to you all....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers,

The news of your persistent activities, your safety and protection, and
above all of your unyielding resolve and undisturbed confidence in the
face of the uncertainties and perils that face and surround you, have
greatly cheered and heartened me in my duties and responsibilities which
are now heavily pressing upon me. You are often in my thoughts and prayers
at this grave hour. I cherish the brightest hopes for you, and will
continue to supplicate the Almighty on your behalf.

Be assured, persevere and be happy, Shoghi

Letter of 1 January 1940

1 January 1940(29)

PROFOUNDLY GRIEVE PASSING DEARLY BELOVED OUTSTANDING CO-WORKER SITARIH
_KH_ANUM MEMORY HER GLORIOUS SERVICES IMPERISHABLE ADVISE ENGLISH
COMMUNITY HOLD BEFITTING MEMORIAL GATHERINGS ASSURE RELATIVES MY HEARTFELT
SYMPATHY LOVING FERVENT PRAYERS.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 2 January 1940 (Teaching Conference)

2 January 1940 (Teaching Conference)

WELCOME NOBLE RESOLVE PROSECUTE ENERGETICALLY TEACHING CAMPAIGN PRAYING
ARDENTLY SIGNAL SUCCESS.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 18 February 1940

18 February 1940

Dear Mr. Hofman,

The Guardian wishes me to write and thank you for your welcome
communication of January 29th with its various enclosures, all of which he
was indeed most gratified and encouraged to read.

As you have not mentioned having received his general letter of December
21st written in connection with the transfer of the sacred remains of the
Purest Branch and of 'Abdu'l-Baha's mother to Mt. Carmel, I am taking the
liberty of sending you on his behalf another copy which, I trust, will
reach you safely....

The Guardian welcomes your suggestions to send a memorial of the late Lady
Blomfield for publication in the next issue of the "Baha'i World", Vol.
VIII, and wishes you to send him in addition a good photograph of her for
reproduction in the same volume.

Also he would appreciate your sending him a brief account of Mrs.
Thornburgh-Cropper's Baha'i life and services together with her photograph
f