l sent under separate cover, and he has instructed me to answer you
on his behalf.

As you are all aware, the pressure of work is constantly increasing all
over the Baha'i world, and of course the heaviest load falls upon the
Guardian. That is why he is finding it increasingly difficult to keep up
with his letters, not only to individuals, but also to national bodies,
important as they are. He regrets this delay, but sees no remedy for it.

It was a source of great pride to him that the British Baha'is succeeded
with their Plan, in spite of the fact that it was a long, hard struggle,
and in some instances the odds seemed very much against them. He feels
sure that their qualities of tenacity of purpose, fidelity and initiative
will carry them on to even greater distinction during the coming ten
years, as they execute their portion of the Global Crusade, an important
portion.

It was very nice to have dear Dr. Mitchell here; the Guardian hopes that
gradually more British Baha'is will be able to make the pilgrimage.

He was very relieved to hear that dear Mr. Townshend has recovered his
health to such an extent that he will be attending the Stockholm
Conference, where his presence will be welcomed by all the other Hands
attending, and the believers as well....

The letters which your Assembly wrote at the request of the ... Baha'is to
certain officials there, he thought were excellent. What he did not think
was excellent was the almost insulting reply you received as regards ...
from the authorities in London and signed by.... The letter was a mass of
contradictions, and the excuses transparent, to say the least. It shows
that there is no doubt going to be a stiffening opposition from certain
colonial governments, as the Baha'i work progresses.

Your Assembly will undoubtedly continue to press the matter as best you
can with the authorities, without causing too much opposition....

The question of impressing upon the Africans who are seeking enrolment the
necessity of not drinking is a delicate one. When enrolling new believers,
we must be wise and gentle, and not place so many obstacles in their way
that they feel it impossible to accept the Faith. On the other hand, once
accorded membership in the community of the followers of Baha'u'llah, it
must be brought home to them that they are expected to live up to His
teachings, and to show forth the signs of a noble character in conformity
with His laws. This can often b