is highly significant to note that this Book
of Covenant of Baha'u'llah bears neither signature, nor seal, nor any
date. It was shown to the believers, and was read in their presence nine
days after Baha'u'llah's ascension. The manuscript was in the possession
of 'Abdu'l-Baha all through His ministry, and after His passing it was
found enclosed in His own will. These two precious documents, namely the
book of Covenant of Baha'u'llah and the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha
have both been carefully preserved and are now in the possession of the
Guardian....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

I greatly value these fresh evidences of your continued, your intelligent
and most helpful labours for a better understanding and a wider diffusion
of the essentials and fundamentals of our beloved Faith.

You are indeed a pillar of the Administrative Order, which, despite the
storms and tests of recent years, is rearing its head in the heart of your
beloved and promising country. Persevere, be happy and confident. I will
continue to pray for you from the depths of my heart.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 3 NOVEMBER 1934

3 November 1934

Dear Dr. Muehlschlegel,

The Guardian has received and deeply appreciated your message dated
October 8th, and he has directed me to thank you for it.

He is, indeed, gratified to learn of your projected visit to the Holy
Land, and wishes me to hasten in extending to Mrs. Muehlschlegel and
yourself a most hearty welcome.

It is his sincere and much-cherished hope that this pilgrimage will, in
addition to its manifold spiritual blessings, give you a full opportunity
to discuss with him in detail about the conditions of the Cause in
Germany, and particularly as to the ways and means whereby the friends can
best extend and consolidate the foundations of the Administration
throughout that country. You will be welcome anytime in February or
March--which time seems to be the best for visiting Palestine.

With the renewed assurance of Shoghi Effendi's best wishes and of his
prayers on your behalf, and with his hearty greetings to you and
family,...

[From the Guardian:]

With the renewed assurance of my love, my admiration and prayers for you
and extending to you both a warm welcome,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 5 NOVEMBER 1934

5 November 1934

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Your message of October 20th addr