believers living in it must obey
the civil law.

The Baha'is in England, as regards divorce will consequently have to
follow British law, and in conjunction with this, as far as possible,
uphold the Baha'i law of divorce as well. The way the details of this are
to be worked out is left entirely to the discretion of your National
Assembly....

Letter of 21 April 1955

21 April 1955(83)

DELIGHTED LOVING APPRECIATION. REGRET FORMATION NICOSIA ASSEMBLY
IMPOSSIBLE.

SHOGHI

Letter of 24 April 1955

24 April 1955

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has been greatly enthused the last few days with the
reports that have been received of new Assemblies established in virgin
areas. Of great importance and significance is the word that Spiritual
Assemblies have been established in Mogadiscio, in Italian Somaliland and
Djibouti in French Somaliland. This leaves the only Somaliland without an
Assembly as British Somaliland. The beloved Guardian would appreciate your
Assembly giving consideration to this matter, to see if there is any way
that a pioneer could go from England to British Somaliland, to firmly
establish the Faith there. He understands fully the problems involved.

A copy of this letter is being sent to Mr. Banani, Hand of the Cause, so
that he might give consideration to the possibility of having some native
Baha'is from Uganda move to British Somaliland, and either teach or settle
there.

The beloved Guardian assures your Assembly of his prayers on your behalf.
He sends you his loving greetings....

Letter of 25 April 1955 (Convention)

25 April 1955 (Convention)

DEEPLY APPRECIATE CONVENTION MESSAGE. APPEAL DELEGATES URGE ALL
COMMUNITIES BRITISH ISLES CONCENTRATE ATTENTION ENERGIES INTENSIFICATION
TEACHING ACTIVITIES MULTIPLICATION CENTRES STRENGTHENING ALLOTTED
NEWLY-OPENED TERRITORIES INCORPORATION ASSEMBLIES ESTABLISHMENT NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT PRAYING FERVENTLY ATTAINMENT OBJECTIVES COURSE SECOND LAST YEAR
SECOND PHASE TEN YEAR PLAN.

SHOGHI

Letter of 28 April 1955

28 April 1955

REJOICE SPLENDID INITIATIVE ASSEMBLED REPRESENTATIVES VALIANT BRITISH
BAHA'I COMMUNITY ARDENTLY PRAYING FULFILMENT FONDEST HOPES.

SHOGHI

Letter of 22 May 1955

22 May 1955

CONSIDER CARDIFF MAINTAINED.

SHOGHI

Letter of 2 June 1955

2 June 1955

APPROVE PUBLICISING WORLD PROTEST DO NOT ATTACK GOVERNMENT APPROVE APPEAL
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.