IR LETTER
DATED DECEMBER 19.

SHOGHI RABBANI

LETTER OF 28 FEBRUARY 1948

28 February 1948

The Baha'i Youth of Vienna

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your communication addressed to our beloved Guardian, and dated Jan. 25th,
has been received, and he has instructed me to answer you all on his
behalf.

He was most happy to see that there are so many Baha'i Youth and children
in Vienna. Although your number may seem small to you, it is the beginning
of something very important, the beginning of the spread of this Divine
Faith amongst the youth of Austria.

He, therefore, urges you to persevere in your devotion to the Cause of
God, to study its teachings deeply, and to mold your conduct into the
pattern of true Baha'i life.

He will pray for you all, that God may bless, guide and protect you in
every way....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

I was so glad to receive your message and to learn of your continued
efforts in the service of our Beloved despite the severe trials you have
suffered and are still suffering. You are often in my thoughts and
prayers, and I will supplicate the Beloved to guide your steps, remove
every obstacle from your path, and aid you to extend the range of your
valued activities, and win signal victories for His Cause and its
institutions,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 1 APRIL 1948

1 April 1948

INFORM GERMAN ASSEMBLY HAVE INSTRUCTED AMERICA TO SEND FOOD PARCELS FOR
SUMMERSCHOOL.

SHOGHI

LETTER OF 11 MAY 1948

11 May 1948

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your communications, addressed to our beloved Guardian, and dated January
11th, February 14th, and March 31st, have been received, and he has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

The progress the Faith is making in Germany is a source of great happiness
to him, and the list you sent him, showing the large increase in the
number of assemblies, groups and isolated Baha'is, greatly encouraged him,
and he hastened to share this good news with the friends in other
countries.

He was, likewise, very pleased to see that the Esslingen School is going
to be so well attended, and that your assembly is so wisely making this
spot a rallying point for Baha'i Youth and their friends. Upon receipt of
your letter he cabled Mr. Holley to send the food parcels you required for
the Summer School, and he hopes that these reach you safely.

He is delighted over the signs of maturity wh