essed to the Guardian is just at hand. He
has read it with deep interest, and was profoundly touched by the
expressions of love and devotion which it contained. He wishes me to thank
you for it, and to reciprocate, fully and to each and every one of you,
the warm greetings and good wishes which you have been moved to extend to
him on the occasion to the celebration of the birthday of the Bab.

He wishes me also to take this opportunity for conveying to you all his
deepfelt appreciation of your labours for the study and the spread of the
Cause in Esslingen. He hopes and prays that your community may, in the
years to come, play an increasingly vital role in promoting the Message
throughout Germany, and particularly in strengthening the foundations of
the Administration in that land. Your centre is one of the oldest and best
we have in Germany, and has tremendous possibilities. You should,
therefore, feel confident and to strenuously toil, so that your community
may develop both in number, in strength and in influence.

With the renewed assurance of the Guardian's best wishes and of his
supplications on behalf of you all,...

[From the Guardian:]

Dearly-beloved co-workers:

I am deeply grateful to you for the many and repeated evidences of your
splendid devotion and firm determination to serve the best interests of
our glorious Faith. The work in which you are engaged is dear and near to
my heart. My prayers are always with you. Persevere in your labours and
never feel discouraged, however great the obstacles that may stand in your
way. The Beloved is surely watching over you. Be happy and confident.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 10 JANUARY 1935

10 January 1935

Dear Dr. Muehlschlegel,

The Guardian has received your letter of the first instant and he wishes
me to thank you for it.

In regard to your visit to the Holy Shrines, he is sorry indeed that your
coming has been delayed but hopes nevertheless that it will materialize
very soon, and that the obstacles standing at present in your way will be
completely removed, enabling you thereby to carry out your plan in its
entirety. He is fervently praying for your assistance and success in this
connection.

With reference to the decision passed by your N.S.A. to publish in booklet
form certain of the important writings revealed by Baha'u'llah and the
Master, Shoghi Effendi wishes you to express to the National Assembly his
full