iately thereafter, will mark a most
important historic milepost in the development of the Faith in America,
and the world. It will close the epoch of Temple Building, and open the 10
year period of World Crusade, during which time, the Faith will be
established over the face of the earth.

The Guardian is happy Ruhiyyih _Kh_anum and Vice-President Collins of the
International Baha'i Council can attend to represent him. He hopes as many
of the Friends as possible will be present.

With loving Baha'i greetings,
I am,
Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas, Asst. Secretary

(13) August 5, 1953

(13) August 5, 1953

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The Beloved Guardian has asked me to write the Friends of Alaska on his
behalf, and explain to them that he is following very closely their
activities in Alaska.

He attaches the very greatest importance to the services which are being
rendered by the Baha'is in that land.

The future of Alaska is so important that he has set as one of the goals
of the Ten Year Crusade, the establishment of a National Spiritual
Assembly in Alaska, notwithstanding its present or future political
relationship with the United States.

This great gift which has come to Alaska likewise calls for great
sacrifice and service. The Guardian feels the Baha'is of Alaska fully
realize the heavy responsibilities devolving upon them and will arise with
a superhuman effort to spread the Faith throughout the length and breadth
of the country. He will welcome advice of the opening up of new cities and
centers throughout Alaska, which will lay the foundation stones on which
the future National Assembly can be built. The only way this can be done
is for the Friends to "scatter" as the Master foretold, and settle in new
cities, areas, etc.

A copy of this letter is being sent to the American National Spiritual
Assembly, so that they might assist the friends of Alaska to fulfill their
spiritual mission and help their country attain its spiritual destiny.

Please send a copy of this appeal of the Guardian to each Believer in
Alaska.

The Beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to each and every one of
the Baha'is in Alaska. He assures you of his prayers at the Holy Shrine in
your behalf, that every obstacle may be removed from your paths, as you
prosecute this sacred mission.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas
Assistant Secretary

(14) August 5, 1953