. 20th 1942, Sept. 15th 1942, and
Dec. 8th 1942 have all reached the Guardian safely, as well as their
enclosures, and he has instructed me to answer them on his behalf.

This last year he has been greatly overburdened with work, and that is why
he so frequently has to delay the answering of his many letters.

The good news you conveyed of the marked success of the various Summer
Schools held last year pleased him greatly. When the English friends
remember that it is not many years since they ventured on their first
Summer School and now, during war time, they have managed to hold four
successful ones, they should feel very encouraged and proud! It shows that
when the determination is strong and the faith firm, the friends can work
wonders and surprise even themselves!

He was also delighted to hear of the successful teaching work and public
meetings undertaken in Bradford and Manchester, and that the
advertisements and publicity which you are sponsoring are meeting with a
certain amount of response from the public.

He hopes that some of the friends will find it possible to move, at least
temporarily, to centres where sufficient believers, or interested
enquirers exist to enable a Spiritual Assembly to be formed by 1944. If
such work is feasible it is, indeed, of great importance and well worth
the sacrifices involved. This policy of settlement has been fruitful in
both India and the United States, and as soon as a determined and active
Assembly is started it is, of course, much easier to teach and carry on
the work of the Cause.

The burdens everyone has to bear these days are heavy, and the way often
seems long and hard which we and our fellow-men in general, are called
upon to tread; but we know where it leads and what our work is and what
that work must ultimately mean to not only the Baha'is but the whole
world. This knowledge strengthens us and enables us to go on with a faith
and confidence which cannot but help and inspire others. We are
Baha'u'llah's army and we cannot fail, as He leads us on.

The Guardian assures you and all the N.S.A. members of his most loving
prayers. The English friends are increasingly dear to him, and he has
great hopes for their future achievements.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers,

The evidences of renewed activity in the teaching field are most
encouraging and the spirit which animates the English believers in these
days of stress and peril is highly insp