ny translations from German, the Guardian would
prefer that henceforth you should send him a translation of the minutes of
your meetings into English, so that he may be in a position to read them
without any difficulty. He fully realizes the difficulties which such a
rendering would entail, and for this he wishes to assure you of his
abiding appreciation and of his deepfelt gratitude.

In closing may I also express his hope for the success of your next summer
school. From various communications and reports recently received from the
friends, he gathers that a large number of believers both from Germany and
abroad are planning to attend the summer classes. May such a gathering
prove to be the right medium for bringing the German believers closer than
ever, and for fostering among them the spirit of initiative, of service
and of selfless and wholehearted cooperation in the path of service to the
Faith....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and precious co-workers:

The message you have sent me is indeed most welcome. It has filled my
heart with joy and thanksgiving. I am continually urging the friends and
pilgrims to visit the German Baha'i centres and particularly the Esslingen
Summer School, as I attach the greatest importance to this vital national
institution. I will continue to pray for your success from the depths of
my heart.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 8 SEPTEMBER 1934 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

8 September 1934 (Summer School)

Dear Friends and co-workers,

On behalf of the Guardian I wish to thank you for your deeply-appreciated
message of August 11th which conveyed the gratifying news of the
successful conclusion of the meetings and classes held at the annual
Baha'i summer school at Esslingen. He was deeply impressed by the large
number of the believers who have attended these gatherings, and
particularly by the fact that they were representative of so many
different communities both in Germany and abroad. It is his
deeply-cherished and long-wished hope that these annual meetings will in
the next few years develop into an important center for the teaching and
training of Baha'i teachers, and that through them the knowledge of the
Cause will gain an increasing ground throughout Germany and in the
neighbouring countries and regions. He would urge each and every one of
you to make an effort to attend as regularly and as whole-heartedly as you
can the future classes and meetings at Essli