n the Tablets of
the Divine Plan by the Centre of Baha'u'llah's Covenant.

May this community march forward on its destined path with renewed vigour,
with undimmed vision, with complete unity, with utter consecration, and be
enabled to play an important part in the execution of the great tasks
ahead, and worthily contribute to the prodigious efforts now being
collectively exerted by the followers of the Most Great Name, in every
continent of the globe, for the world-wide establishment and ultimate
triumph of a long-persecuted, divinely impelled, world-redeeming Faith.

Your true brother,
SHOGHI.

Letter of September 5, 1954

Haifa, Israel,
September 5, 1954.

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada

Your loving letter of August 3rd came duly to hand, and the questions
which you have raised were presented to our beloved Guardian.

VIRGIN TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATIVELY SEPARATE

About a year ago, there was some correspondence with your Assembly with
regard to the Baha'is who are in the virgin territories of the Ten Year
Crusade, etc.

The Guardian renews the advice given at that time, that all pioneers in
virgin areas, or new Baha'is who are confirmed in those virgin areas, are
not part of the National Baha'i Community, and cannot vote in elections.

The virgin areas are separate, administratively, and under the
jurisdiction of the National Spiritual Assembly responsible for their
development. The same ruling applies to any Assemblies which might develop
in these virgin areas. They do not become part of the National Baha'i
Community.

The Guardian was distressed to learn of the problems which arose
concerning the election of the Spiritual Assembly of .... However, the
ruling is quite definite, that an Assembly must be elected on the first
day of Ridvan, April 21st. Regretful as it is, ... must now be considered
a Group, until the elections which take place April 21st, 1955.

The beloved Guardian assures you all of his prayers in your behalf. He
sends you his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,
LEROY IOAS,
Assistant Secretary.

Letter of December 4, 1954

Haifa, Israel,
December 4, 1954.

LAND TITLE TRANSFERRED TO ISRAEL BRANCH

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada.

The beloved Guardian has directed me to write you in connection with a
recent communication you submitted to him, in which you stated that you
were pleased to note that the Israel Branch of