moto.

The few expressions of devotion by each one of them on one sheet of paper
speak out for themselves of the unity and love that exists between the
Baha'i friends of Tokyo and express in a most vivid form the Baha'i spirit
and teachings which indeed above all stand out for unity and love amongst
mankind.

Shoghi Effendi is deeply impressed by the letters, and earnestly hopes to
see the Baha'is of Japan from whom he will anxiously expect to hear,
increase their efforts and spread out the Baha'i teachings all over Japan
for the good of mankind.

I hope our dear sister Miss Martha Root has safely arrived and that by the
grace of the Almighty her stay will be productive of great results.

(May 22, 1923)

[Letter of October 22, 1925]

To Mr. Susumu Aibara

My dear brother in God!

Your welcome letter has rejoiced my heart. I am sending you some Baha'i
literature which I trust will guide and assist you in your work. I shall
be delighted to hear from you directly and regularly and please rest
assured of my deep interest in your work and of my fervent prayers for the
success of your labours.

Your brother and well-wisher,
Shoghi

(October 22, 1925)

[Letter of January 12, 1930]

To the Baha'is of Tokyo

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge receipt of your joint letter
enclosed in Miss Alexander's note. Shoghi Effendi hopes that through the
combined efforts of the Baha'is of Tokyo, the Cause will establish a
strong center in that city and then begin and radiate its spiritual light
to neighboring localities. Now that Miss Root is with you, you should
endeavor to awaken new competent souls and then when she is gone strive to
ground them firmly in the teachings.

(signed by Ruhi Afnan)

(January 12, 1930)

[Letter of December 24, 1930]

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

Assuring you of my fervent prayers for you all at the Shrine of
Baha'u'llah.

Your true brother, Shoghi

To Miss Agnes Alexander, Miss Martha Root, Mrs. Antoinette Naganuma, Miss
Elizabeth Dawe

He (the Guardian) was very happy to hear of your very nice and interesting
gathering when Miss Martha Root was there. He sincerely hopes that her
short stay will bear wonderful fruits and be the cause of guidance to many
souls. Such persons who travel from one country to another, meeting the
friends and exchanging thoughts with them, achieve a great part in
strengthening the link between the new friends in different part