ted the cablegram sent by your Assembly to Iran; and has instructed me
to acknowledge it on his behalf, and to tell you he greatly appreciates
your prompt response to his request.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

(46) July 19, 1957

(46) July 19, 1957

Convention Secretary

First Annual Convention of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of June 11th together with enclosures has been received by the
beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He
appreciates having the Minutes of this Convention.

The Guardian has high hopes for the rapid progress of the Faith in Alaska,
and feels confident that, as the believers arise to shoulder their new
responsibilities, adequate strength and guidance will be given them to
accomplish the tasks set before them.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty guide your steps in the path of service, and aid you to
further the vital interests of His Faith.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

(47) August 8, 1957

(47) August 8, 1957

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your loving letter of July 6th was received by the beloved Guardian and he
has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf.

The contribution made by your National Assembly to the International Fund
is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed.

The Guardian feels that it is proper for your Assembly to make a
contribution to the International Fund because it links more closely the
activities of the National Assembly with the World Center of the Faith and
through you all the Baha'is in Alaska.

Alaska has won many great victories for the Faith in the past, but the
Guardian feels sure now that the National Assembly has been established,
the victories to be won in the future will be far more glorious and far
more effective for the spread of the Faith.

He will pray for you and for the success of your work. He sends each and
every one his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas

(48) August 15, 1957

(48) August 15, 1957

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you that he was very happy
to note from your recent letter the practical way the National Assembly
has gone about settling their goals for this year, and will pray for their
success.

He deeply appre