(14) August 5, 1953

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has asked me to write you on his behalf, concerning
settlement in Kotzebue, in the Arctic Circle.

He has learned that one of the Baha'is of Anchorage, or Alaska, has gone
or is going soon to Kotzebue, and he wishes full information in connection
therewith. He would like to know who the pioneer is, when he settled, or
if not settled, when he will do so.

The Guardian attaches the greatest importance to this project, and he asks
that your Assembly assist the pioneer in every way possible.

The Guardian asks that you give his love to the pioneer either in or
enroute to Kotzebue, and assure him, the Guardian will pray for him; that
the Divine Confirmations may be with him, that every obstacle may be
removed from his path, and that he will achieve new victories for our
Glorious Faith.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas
Assistant Secretary

(15) November 23, 1953

(15) November 23, 1953

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of September 3rd has been received by the beloved Guardian,
and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

The Baha'is of Alaska have always proved themselves full of initiative and
devotion; and he feels sure that they will successfully accomplish their
goal of having an independent National Assembly before the end of the ten
years.

He feels that if Mrs. Wells can go to Kotzebue next Spring, it would be
excellent. The ideal of course is for the friends to obtain work before
they go to new places, if at all possible, and in this way not deplete
their resources or be a burden on the Fund.

The Guardian was also very happy to hear that the Caldwells are still in
the Aleutian chain, as he attaches the greatest importance to this very
difficult post. He urges your Assembly to give them all the encouragement
you can, and to impress upon them the importance of remaining there.

You may be sure he will pray for the progress of your work in the holy
Shrines; and no doubt the National Assembly will give you every assistance
it can. As you know, it has heavy demands made upon it at present, in
order to get the pioneers out to their posts; and the consolidation work
will undoubtedly be taken up later on.

With warmest Baha'i greetings to you all,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain y