nd which can be used now as the
Haziratu'l-Quds for the Local Tokyo Assembly, to be utilized later as the
National Haziratu'l-Quds for the National Spiritual Assembly when it is
formed.

The important thing is that this piece of property should be acquired for
as reasonable a price as possible.

The Guardian will await with expectation, advice from you as to the
acquisition of this important piece of property(36) .

The Guardian sends each one his loving greetings.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(July 19, 1954)

[Letter of September 26, 1955]

Your loving letter ... has come to hand, giving the latest information
concerning the International Teaching Conference which was to be held at
Nikko, September 23, 24, and 25.

From the word we have received, the Conference must have been a great
success with so many being present, and representing so many different
countries. As I understand it, there were representatives of nine
different nations.

The Guardian has attached the greatest importance to this Conference, as
it is the first to be held in Japan, and is therefore a great historic
event. Let us hope the teaching work will develop rapidly in Japan, so
that there may be a large number of Assemblies and groups established who
may take part in the election of the National Assembly.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(September 26, 1955)

[Letter of April 24, 1956]

It was a great pleasure to have some of the friends from Japan here, and
particularly to get dear Fujita back again.

The Guardian is particularly happy over the news conveyed by Mr. Momtazi
for the formation of seven new Assemblies. This is a great step forward in
the progress of the work, not only in Japan, but in the Pacific area; and
augurs well for the formation of the Regional National Assembly with Japan
as the hub, which is to be elected next Ridvan.

The Japanese believers are often in his thoughts and prayers, and he is
proud of their achievements, and cherishes great hopes for their future.
He will pray that your Assembly may be instrumental in bringing in many
new souls during the coming year.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Almighty, whose Cause you serve so devotedly, aid you to extend
continually the scope of your valued activities, and enable you to win
great victories in the days to come.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(April 24, 1956)

[Letter of June 11, 1956]

He (the Guardian) w