icient number of Assemblies and
a wide enough basis of the Faith throughout Alaska to build up a proper
foundation for this crowning institution.

The challenge has now come to the Alaska Baha'is. We all hope and pray
they will be assisted in their strenuous efforts.

The Guardian assures you of his prayers in your behalf. He sends you his
loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas
Assistant Secretary

(21) July 1, 1955

(21) July 1, 1955

Northern Peoples Teaching Committee

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of May 2nd with enclosures has been received by the beloved
Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He appreciates receiving the pamphlet and the photograph which you sent
him.

He considers it would be a great service to the Faith if you can arrange
to have some of the literature translated into other of the more widely
used dialects, and especially Aleut. He also approves of your following
the idea of the book published in English entitled: "A Baha'i Child's Song
Book," where you feel that is desirable.

The Guardian greatly values the services of your Committee in their
devoted efforts to bring the Faith to the native people of Alaska, and
assures you of his prayers for the abundant success of your labours.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless, guide and sustain you, and enable you to enrich the
record of your splendid services to His Faith.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

(22) August 26, 1955

(22) August 26, 1955

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letters of July 15 and 23, with enclosures, have been received by the
beloved Guardian; and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He regrets the delay in receiving your letter of the 15th, as it prevented
his sending a cabled message on the occasion of the dedication of the
Haziratu'l-Quds of Alaska.

He rejoices over this important step forward on the way to the formation
of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Alaska. He considers
the progress of the Faith in Alaska remarkable.

The Guardian urges the friends to exert even greater efforts, especially
in the teaching and enrollment of the Eskimos.

He remembers all the dear friends in Alaska in his loving prayers.

With loving Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved guide, aid and protect you in