ndeed, all
the fundamental points that every newcomer who wishes to join the Movement
should know regarding the basis, and various vital implications of Baha'i
Administration. The extracts contained in that text are thus what is
vitally required of a believer desiring to become a voting member.

Concerning the new German edition of "Baha'u'llah and the New Era" which
the N.S.A. is planning to publish very soon; Shoghi Effendi trusts that
this work will be completed in the near future. He would be pleased,
indeed, to receive any suggestion which the German Publishing Committee
may wish to offer with the view of modifying and improving certain
passages of the present text, and will inform you whether the
modifications suggested are advisable, and hence whether they should be
inserted in the new volume or not.

With his cordial greetings and best wishes to you and to all the friends
in Stuttgart, specially to your dear family...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

I wish to reaffirm my deepfelt appreciation to the manner and spirit in
which you strive to promote, consolidate and defend the interests of our
invincible Faith. Future generations will no doubt extol your services in
this formative period of our Cause. Persevere and rest assured that my
fervent prayers will continue to be offered on your behalf. Gratefully and
affectionately.

Shoghi

LETTER OF 22 OCTOBER 1935

22 October 1935

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Your message of the first of this month has been received by our beloved
Guardian, and its perusal has brought much joy and satisfaction to his
heart. He feels, indeed, profoundly touched by the kind sentiments you
have been moved to express to him, and wishes me to reciprocate your
greetings and good wishes, and in particular to assure you of his abiding
gratitude for the ceaseless endeavours you are all exerting for the wider
spread and firmer establishment of the Cause in your centre. He cherishes
the brightest hopes for the future of the Faith in Esslingen which, he
trusts, will as a result of your sustained and collective efforts, and
through the continued guidance and assistance of the German N.S.A.,
develop into one of the most active and flourishing Baha'i communities not
only in Germany but throughout Europe. It has already acquired great fame
and importance as an international meeting centre for all the believers
throughout that continent, and specially in connection w