others in connection with the introduction of the Faith amongst the
Eskimos, asking them to render every possible assistance to this most
important work. It is impossible to let you know how important the
Guardian feels the introduction of the Faith amongst the Eskimos is at
this particular time.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
Leroy Ioas
Assistant Secretary

P.S.--The draft of your pamphlet is being sent direct to the National
Spiritual Assembly.

(63) December 7, 1953

(63) December 7, 1953

All Pioneers:

Dearly Beloved Friends,

The beloved Guardian sends you his loving greetings, and he assures you of
his prayers in your behalf.

You will be most happy to know that at this time there is only one
country, Chagos Archipelago, which has not been assigned to a settler,
outside of the countries which are under Iron Curtain influence. More
pioneers are arriving at their posts daily, so that at the present time,
71 of the new countries of the Crusade have been opened to the Faith.

You are now the representative of the Faith in your area, and the beloved
Guardian feels assured that you will arise to the great opportunity that
has come to you, to become the one to quicken the souls in your virgin
territory and become the spiritual conqueror of that new land. The
Guardian realizes you will have many problems and difficulties, but he
urges you to persevere under all circumstances; not to become disheartened
in any way, but relying solely upon Baha'u'llah and His quickening Spirit,
arise at once to carry forward the teaching work.

The Guardian makes the following suggestions with regard to teaching in
virgin areas, at this critical time:

1. No publicity should be secured.

2. No articles should be placed in newspapers or magazines.

3. Do not contact Authorities or Political Leaders.

4. Do not discuss Government policies in any way.

5. No effort should be made toward a public proclamation of the Faith.

6. Proceed with great caution.

7. Be very wise in the manner in which the Teachings of the Faith are
presented.

8. Make friends, and when these friends gain confidence in you and you in
them, gradually confirm them in the Faith.

9. What is needed is a complete reliance upon Baha'u'llah; pure
consecration to the Faith, and then energetic but wise presentation of the
Divine teachings. Such selfless sacrificial devotion will attract the
divine confirmations, and gradually you will confirm sou