es imperishable, her reward in
Abha Kingdom bountiful, assured, everlasting.

[December 14, 1949]

George Latimer

Greatly deplore passing of distinguished disciple of 'Abdu'l-Baha, firm
pillar of the American Baha'i Community, George Latimer. His outstanding
services during closing years of the Heroic and first epoch of the
Formative Ages of the Faith are imperishable. Assure bereaved, dearly
loved, much admired mother of my profound sympathy and fervent prayers for
the progress of his soul.

[June 23, 1948]

Ruhaniyyih Latimer

Saddened by loss of devoted, staunch promoter of Faith, Ruhaniyyih
Latimer; her services are unforgettable. Praying for progress of her soul
in Kingdom.

[January 20, 1952]

Fanny Lesch

Deeply sympathize in loss of loyal, distinguished handmaid of Baha'u'llah,
Fanny Lesch. Present with you in spirit at memorial service. Praying
ardently for progress of her soul in Abha Kingdom.

[April 27, 1948]

Edwin W. Mattoon

Grieved by news of your dear father's death. His pioneer, teaching and
administrative services are unforgettable and highly meritorious. Assure
you of fervent prayers for the progress of his soul in the Abha Kingdom.

[December 27, 1956]

William Sutherland Maxwell

With sorrowful heart announce through national assemblies that Hand of
Cause of Baha'u'llah, highly esteemed, dearly beloved Sutherland Maxwell,
has been gathered into the glory of the Abha Kingdom. His saintly life,
extending well nigh four score years, enriched during the course of
'Abdu'l-Baha's ministry by services in the Dominion of Canada, ennobled
during Formative Age of Faith by decade of services in Holy Land, during
darkest days of my life, doubly honored through association with the crown
of martyrdom won by May Maxwell and incomparable honor bestowed upon his
daughter, attained consummation through his appointment as architect of
the arcade and superstructure of the Bab's Sepulcher as well as elevation
to the front rank of the Hands of Cause of God. Advise all national
assemblies to hold befitting memorial gatherings particularly in the
Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar in Wilmette and in the Haziratu'l-Quds in Tihran.

Have instructed Hands of Cause in United States and Canada, Horace Holley
and Fred Schopflocher, to attend as my representatives the funeral in
Montreal. Moved to name after him the southern door of the Bab's Tomb as
tribute to his services to s