o Japan, as he feels that this is the time for you to resume your
work in that country.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Beloved bless, guide and sustain you always, reward you abundantly
for your long record of historic services, and enable you to enrich it in
the days to come.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(August 15, 1953)

[Letter of May 3, 1954]

The Guardian has been greatly pleased with the manner in which the Faith
has been spreading in Japan. He sincerely hopes that during the second
year of the Crusade it will spread even more rapidly, and to more centers.

The future of the Faith in Japan is very great. It now depends upon the
Baha'is to teach, to develop the Faith in a city and then move on to a new
area. If this is continued diligently, it will bring the light of guidance
to all parts of Japan in a very short time.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(May 3, 1954)

[Letter of May 5, 1954]

He (the Guardian) was very happy to hear of the progress of the work in
Japan; and he greatly appreciates the fact that you have returned once
more to that country, so dear to your heart, and where the Master was so
eager for you to serve.

He wishes to assure you that he will pray for Mr. Mori(30), and that
before he passes from this world, his spirit may be illumined, and he may
come to accept Baha'u'llah.

The Guardian was also very pleased to hear that the Momtazis have given
their home as a Baha'i hall and Hazira, and hopes that this will open the
way for the foundation of a firm Spiritual Assembly in the city.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(May 5, 1954)

[Letter of May 27, 1954]

He (the Guardian) was glad to hear Mr. Mori died a firm Baha'i and that
his funeral was in itself a service to the Faith. He will pray for his
soul, and for his dear family.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(May 27, 1954)

[Letter of May 27, 1954]

He (the Guardian) hopes that, in your capacity as a member of the
Auxiliary Board of the Hands in Asia, that you will be able to create ever
greater unity and enthusiasm amongst the Japanese friends, and the other
believers in Japan.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(May 27, 1954)

[Letter of March 1, 1955]

The progress of the Faith in Japan is a source of great joy to the
Guardian. It is truly making rapid strides among these keen-minded and
receptive people.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(March 1, 1955)

[Cable sent March 2