outstanding,
exemplary handmaid of 'Abdu'l-Baha. Over half-century record of manifold,
meritorious services, embracing the concluding years of Heroic and opening
decades of Formative Ages of Baha'i Dispensation, won her enviable
position in the glorious company of triumphant disciples of the beloved
Master in the Abha Kingdom. Advise hold memorial gathering in
Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar to pay befitting tribute to the imperishable memory
of one so wholly consecrated to the Faith of Baha'u'llah, and fired with
such consuming devotion to the Center of His Covenant.

[December 6, 1956]

George Townshend

Inform Hands and national assemblies of the Baha'i world, of the passing
into Abha Kingdom of Hand of Cause George Townshend, indefatigable, highly
talented, fearless defender of the Faith of Baha'u'llah.

Agnes Alexander, distinguished pioneer of the Faith, elevated to rank of
Hand of Cause. Confident her appointment will spiritually reinforce
teaching campaign simultaneously conducted in North, South and heart of
Pacific Ocean.

[March 27, 1957]

Roy C. Wilhelm

Heart filled with sorrow for loss of greatly prized, much loved, highly
admired herald of Baha'u'llah's Covenant, Roy Wilhelm. Distinguished
career enriched the annals of concluding years of Heroic and opening years
of Formative Age of Faith. Sterling qualities endeared him to his beloved
Master, 'Abdu'l-Baha. His saintliness, indomitable faith, outstanding
services local, national, international, his exemplary devotion, qualify
him to join ranks of Hands of Cause, insure him everlasting reward in Abha
Kingdom. Advise hold memorial gathering in Temple befitting his
unforgettable services and lofty rank.

[December 24, 1951]

Albert Windust

Deeply grieved by passing of much loved, greatly admired, staunch, ardent
promoter of the Faith, Albert Windust, herald of the Covenant, whose
notable services in Heroic and Formative Ages of the Faith are
unforgettable. Assure friends and relatives fervently supplicating for the
progress of his soul in the Kingdom.

[March 11, 1956]

FOOTNOTES

1 See God Passes By, p. 276.

2 See God Passes By, p. 257-8.

3 William Sutherland Maxwell of Montreal

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