with stimulating
messages to them. These are Shoghi Effendi's earnest hopes...

(signed by Soheil Afnan)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

With loving greetings and prayers for the success of my dearly-loved
sister, Miss A. Alexander.

Shoghi

(December 2, 1923)

[Letter of January 27, 1924]

In October 1923 Miss Alexander and her sister went to Beijing, stopping on
their way in Seoul, Korea. In China they joined Miss Martha Root and had
an exceedingly fruitful time. After about a three month visit Miss
Alexander left to go to her home in Hawaii. After she reached Hawaii she
received a letter from the Guardian.

My dear Baha'i sister,

Your letter to Shoghi Effendi was very gladly received and he was most
delighted to hear of your activities in the wonderful country of China...
It is very unfortunate that you are forced to leave for the time being
your work in (Japan) but Shoghi Effendi earnestly hopes that you will soon
return and take up your blessed task.

(signed by Soheil Afnan)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

My dear and esteemed Baha'i sister,

Your glorious services in those remote regions of the earth are never to
be forgotten. I ever pray on your behalf and wish you to remember the
sacred interests of the Cause in far-away Japan as you are that radiant
herald who has raised the Call of Salvation in its very heart and to whom
it owes a great debt of gratitude. Fujita is with us happy, active, and
extremely helpful. His presence is such a help and support to me in my
work. I never, never forget you.

Shoghi

(January 27, 1924)

[Letter of July 16, 1927]

My dear Baha'i sister,

Our dear Guardian has instructed me to acknowledge the receipt of your
welcomed letter dated June 3, 1927. He is delighted to hear of your
intended visit to Japan where he hopes and prays you will receive your
full share of confirmations from the Abha Kingdom.

He cherishes great hopes for your future contributions to the progress of
the Cause in that far away and promising country. He wishes you to write
to him frequently of the progress of your activities and of those whom you
will interest in the Teachings of Baha'u'llah.

He would specially request you to prolong your stay in Japan as the soil
is exceedingly fertile and the workers are so few in number. The hosts of
the Supreme Concourse will surely aid you and assist you in your endeavor
to spread the Faith which the world needs so vitally to