ions, is really in itself of historic importance. Convention, Summer
Schools, meetings, all are not only demonstrating the calibre of their
faith, but also evincing marked progress, all of which greatly cheers and
delights the Guardian.

He assures you and your fellow-members of the National Spiritual Assembly,
of his continued prayers on your behalf, that you may be guided, protected
and sustained in your devoted services to the Faith....

P.S.--Shoghi Effendi is deeply interested in the plans you are developing
to aid and attract more young people to the Faith. He feels this is both
praiseworthy and a valuable method of teaching the Cause.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker,

The work so splendidly initiated by the English believers and so devotedly
and energetically pursued and consolidated in these days of peril,
uncertainty and turmoil, establishes beyond any doubt their right to claim
to be the true upholders and custodians of the Faith of Baha'u'llah. They
have, ever since the outbreak of this world wide conflict, abundantly
demonstrated the high quality of their faith, the soundness of their
institutions, the intensity of their devotion, and their capacity to
defend and promote the interests of their beloved Cause. Impelled by
admiration and gratitude for the work they have already accomplished, I
have contributed a sum which I trust will enable them to extend the range
of their teaching activities throughout the British Isles. May the Beloved
graciously assist them to achieve such victories in this field as shall
truly befit the conclusion of the first century of the Baha'i Era.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 12 November 1942

12 November 1942

CABLING TWO HUNDRED POUNDS CARE COOKS THANKSGIVING PROTECTION COMMUNITY
BELIEVERS BRITISH ISLES AND FURTHERANCE ALL-IMPORTANT TEACHING ACTIVITIES
PRAYING CONTINUALLY EPOCH MAKING VICTORIES.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 13 January 1943

13 January 1943

CONVEY GLAD TIDINGS ENGLISH BELIEVERS COMPLETION EXTERIOR EDIFICE MOTHER
TEMPLE WEST ADVISE CABLE CONGRATULATIONS REPRESENTATIVES AMERICAN BAHA'IS
SUPERB ACHIEVEMENT AND WIDE PUBLICITY BRITISH PRESS.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 20 January 1943

20 January 1943

ASSURE ATTENDANTS CONFERENCE LOVING APPRECIATION PRAYERS.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 9 March 1943

9 March 1943

Dear Baha'i Sister,

Your letters dated July 19th 1942, Aug