enant", but this did not prevent Chicago from being chosen as the
National Administrative Headquarters owing to its central position in
America.

The Stuttgart friends should do all in their power to foster the
development of this Administrative Headquarters in Frankfurt, and to
ensure its success, as this is what is best for the development of the
Faith in Germany. But you can be sure Stuttgart holds a unique position
and has received from the Master Himself unique distinction.

It is probable, but not certain, that the first Temple will also, for the
same reason, be in Frankfurt. The publishing work, likewise, should be
there in the future, but at present its location is for the N.S.A. to
decide.

He was very pleased to hear you are requiring all Baha'is to withdraw from
church membership and similar organizations; he considers your Community
the mother community in spirit, and is confident it will continue to lead
the way in its exemplary conduct.

You may be sure his loving prayers will be offered for the success of the
teaching and administrative work of the Stuttgart believers...

P.S. In the future Stuttgart must naturally have its own administrative
headquarters for that city, and he hopes you will soon have found a
suitable meeting place.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

I was so pleased to receive your most welcome letter. The friends in that
centre are very dear and near to me, and I cherish the brightest hopes for
their future in the service of our beloved Faith. The Beloved poured forth
His manifold blessings upon them and greatly admired their spirit. May His
Spirit continue to guide, sustain and bless them in their future services
and high endeavors for the promotion of His Faith.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 22 NOVEMBER 1946

22 November 1946

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your most welcome letter of Aug. 21st reached our beloved Guardian after a
long delay, as you can see, but brought him great joy. He has instructed
me to answer it on his behalf.

He is fully aware of the very sad and difficult conditions under which you
are labouring to reestablish the spiritual well-being of the German and
Austrian believers, but he feels confident that your great faith,
determination and devotion will enable you to achieve your ends and the
aid of Baha'u'llah is surely vouchsafed you as you serve His Cause and
seek to bring enlightenment and inner comfort