as also delighted to hear Mr. Oliver is anxious to translate some of
the Writings into Eskimo; please assure him this would be rendering both
the Eskimos and the Cause a great service. If anything is printed in that
language the Guardian would like to receive copies for the libraries here.

He hopes through the "Arctic Trails Shopping Service" you will be able to
demonstrate the fairness, uprightness, and nobility of the adherents of
the Baha'i Faith to the people it deals with, as this will more than
anything else attract their attention to the Faith.

As to your own plans: if you are absolutely certain that your departure
from Alaska will not in any way affect the stability of the Cause there,
he approves of your suggestion that you go to Europe and assist the work
there. If, on your way, you could visit and do some teaching in England it
would help the British Baha'is very much, as they are embarking on a very
heavy teaching schedule. He will pray that your family there may become
attracted to the Faith.

Assuring you of his deep appreciation of your wonderful services and his
loving prayers.

Yours in the Faith,
R. Rabbani

P.S.--If Mr. Oliver would begin by translating even a small pamphlet into
Eskimo at once this would be a much appreciated service. Please send him
some printed copies as soon as available. Please assure this dear friend
that his service is highly meritorious.

[From the Guardian:]

Assuring you of my deepfelt and abiding gratitude for the splendid and
historic services you have rendered our beloved Faith and of my constant
prayers for the extension of your valued activities, and the realization
of every hope you cherish for the advancement of its institutions,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

(57) March 15, 1947

(57) March 15, 1947

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of January 9th has been received and our beloved Guardian has
instructed me to answer it on his behalf.

He very much appreciated your desire to once again answer the call for
pioneers and go to Europe, and in principle he approves of your doing so.
However, Miss Kempton(13) has already left Alaska, and you say Miss
Dole(14) is contemplating doing so, and he is very concerned lest the work
in Alaska suffer and the number of resident believers in Anchorage fall to
below Assembly status. Alaska is one of the prizes of the first Seven Year
Plan, and must be guarded at all costs. If you find in the future,