tion of a body qualified to
take its place, and assume the weighty responsibilities incumbent on it,
as a distinct and separate member of the world-wide family of Baha'i
national and regional Spiritual Assemblies...._

(Extract, ibid., pp. 135, 137, 138)

(68) August 30th, 1957

Secretary, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the City of Auckland.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

This is just a brief note, on behalf of the beloved Guardian, to
acknowledge your letter of July 5th (8th Rahmat, 114) and tell you he
appreciates your action in sending the cable to Iran, and assure you of
his loving prayers for the rapid progress of the Faith in Auckland.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

_May the Almighty sustain you in your constant and meritorious endeavours,
guide every step you take, and bless every effort you exert, for the
promotion of the interests of His Faith,_

_Your true brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(69) September 9th, 1957

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The Beloved Guardian is very anxious to secure information as to the
native tribes which have been contacted by any of the Believers in your
area; and of course if there are any Believers from these Tribes, that
would be even more interesting.

Can you prepare a list showing the number of Tribes that have been
contacted, and of these Tribes, the number who have become Believers. This
would be very interesting information.

Can you secure it at an early date and send it on to the Beloved Guardian.

With loving Baha'i Greetings, I am Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

PART V
TELEGRAMS TO NEW ZEALAND.

To Summer School care Baha'i Assembly Postbox 1906 Auckland.

(70) January 22nd, 1949

ASSURE ATTENDANTS HEARTFELT LOVING PRAYERS SUCCESS SESSION REALIZATION
DEAREST HOPES DEEPEST APPRECIATION. SHOGHI RABBANI To Auckland Assembly
Box 1906 Auckland.

(71) December 29th, 1949

GRIEVED PASSING PRECIOUS PIONEER PROMOTER FAITH MRS AXFORD PRAYING
FERVENTLY SHRINES PROGRESS SOUL ABHA KINGDOM HER SERVICES UNFORGETTABLE.
SHOGHI To Summer School Care Auckland Assembly Box 1906 Auckland.

(72) December 29th, 1949

ASSURE ATTENDANTS SUPPLICATING RICHEST BLESSINGS DELIBERATIONS SCHOOL.
SHOGHI To New Zealand School Care NatBaha'i Sydney.

(73) December 30th, 1953

LOVING APPRECIATION ASSURANCE FERVENT PRAYERS. SHOGHI

PART