and prized co-workers:

It is always a joy to hear from you. I truly admire the spirit that
animates you, as well as your remarkable achievements in the service of
our beloved Faith. You truly deserve the praise of the Concourse on high.
Persevere in your noble and historic task, and rest assured that the
Beloved is well pleased with you.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

(8) December 17, 1951

(8) December 17, 1951

To the Baha'is who attended the Alaska Convention.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of December 3rd has reached the beloved Guardian; and he was
very pleased to receive the assurance of your determination to persevere
in the work of the Cause, and achieve all the goals set before the
American Baha'i Community.

He was also very happy indeed to know that all Alaskan Baha'is had been
present. He considers this a great achievement. When we consider that not
so many years ago, there was not a single Baha'i in Alaska, we can truly
say: "What hath God wrought!"--and with thankful hearts rededicate
ourselves to the work of His Faith.

With Baha'i love,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

Assuring you of my deepest appreciation of the sentiments you have
expressed, and of my loving, my ardent and continued prayers for the
extension and consolidation of your highly meritorious activities,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

(9) February 3, 1952

(9) February 3, 1952

Baha'is of the Anchorage Recording District.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Our beloved Guardian has received your letter of January 17th, enclosing
the loving contribution for the Shrine of the Bab from the Baha'is of the
Anchorage District; and has instructed me to answer on his behalf, and to
send you the attached receipt.

He very deeply appreciates your gift toward the completion of this most
holy enterprise, which is serving to draw the devoted believers in all
lands closer to the Center of their Faith.

Naturally he is most happy to hear of the growth of the Faith in your
land, and it cannot be otherwise when there is such firm resolve and
determination to serve, and such harmony among the devoted believers.

He assures you all of his loving prayers for you at the Holy Shrines.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless you and your fellow-workers in Anchorage, sustain
and protect you, reward you for your contribution and services to the
Faith, and ai