ings,

Yours very sincerely,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

Your letter cheered and heartened me in the conduct of my arduous duties
and responsibilities. I rejoice to learn of your high endeavours in that
distant field, and I will specially pray with increasing fervour for your
protection and success. How great your privilege, how laborious your task,
how noble your mission! Do not feel disheartened. Persevere and be
confident always.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

(3) February 13th, 1940

(3) February 13th, 1940

Dear Baha'i Sister,

The Guardian has received your most welcome communication of the 31st
December, and his heart was greatly cheered and refreshed by the perusal
of its contents, and at the evidences of the slow yet steady progress of
your teaching work in Alaska.

The very illuminating report you had given him covering the general social
and religious conditions prevailing in that land clearly reveals the
nature and extent of the obstacles which you have to face and surmount in
the prosecution of your teaching task. But surely for such valiant and
steadfast pioneers like you there is no difficulty, however seemingly
insurmountable, which cannot be effectively overcome, as Baha'u'llah is
assuredly guiding and reinforcing your labours through the unseen hosts of
His Kingdom.

The Guardian was particularly encouraged to know of the contact you have
established with the editor of the "Alaskan," and of his very generous
offer to publish in his paper various materials on the Teachings. His hope
is that this will prove a most effective medium for the spread of the
Cause, and will bring in a large number of earnest inquirers.

Also the Guardian cherishes very bright hopes regarding the bookshop which
you have opened in Anchorage, which he trusts will serve to attract
widespread attention to the Faith.

Renewing to you his abiding and heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable
teaching services, and assuring you again of his continued prayers for the
confirmation of your efforts, and also for your own welfare and protection
in these dark and gloomy days,

Yours in His Service,
H. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

Your most welcome report brought immense joy to my heart. With feelings of
increasing pride, admiration and gratitude I follow your activities and
pray continually for your success. Do not relax in your efforts