1953

17 August 1953

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you on his behalf
concerning a gift which has been made by one of the very dear believers in
Persia, Mr. ... for the international activities of the Faith.

The Guardian has decided that at present he feels the best use for half of
this fund is to ask Mr. ... to give it to the National Spiritual Assembly
of the Baha'is of Germany and Austria, to be used for the building of the
Temple in Frankfurt. He has written Mr. ... to this effect; therefore in
due course you should receive 50000 tumans, or its equivalent in German
marks.

When this gift is received from this devoted believer, the beloved
Guardian would like you to write an appropriate letter of appreciation for
the very generous gift; sending the letter of appreciation to the
Guardian, so that he can see that it reaches Mr. ... safely.

The beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to each and every one of
you....

LETTER OF 12 SEPTEMBER 1953 (YOUTH SUMMER SESSION)

12 September 1953 (Youth Summer Session)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has received the letter which you have sent him, and
has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

Now that the World Crusade has been launched, and is very actively
operating, as you have no doubt been informed by those believers who were
privileged to attend the third Intercontinental Teaching Conference
recently held in Stockholm, the Guardian is confident that you are fully
conscious of the tremendous responsibilities placed on the shoulders of
the German and Austrian Communities during the opening phase of this
Ten-Year Crusade; and that you are, one and all, arising to fulfill those
tasks in a befitting manner.

He will pray for you....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain you in your devoted endeavours,
and enable you to win great victories in the service of His Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 26 SEPTEMBER 1953 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

26 September 1953 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has received the loving letter you sent him, which
was signed by all those who attended the Summer School this year; and has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was very happy to learn of the inspiration and the spiritual impulse
given to that gathering by those revered Hands of the Cause of God from
different countrie