xcellent work being done by the
Baha'is of Alaska in preparing for their National Assembly. The pioneering
services are highly meritorious, and will be richly blessed by the ever
watchful Master. The friends should redouble their efforts during the
short remaining period, so there may be many more Baha'is in that
important area, when the National Assembly is formed.

The Guardian assures you, each and every one, of his prayers in your
behalf. He sends his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas

(31) July 24, 1956

(31) July 24, 1956

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of June 27th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he
has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

You must feel proud of the achievements in Anchorage, and in Alaska
generally. He himself is very happy over, and proud of, the work
accomplished there, particularly in recent years.

You should not worry about attacks on the Faith, as these in the end
cannot but result in the further growth of the Faith. You should face the
coming formation of the National Spiritual Assembly of Alaska with joy and
confidence, as it will rest on a firm and promising foundation.

He will remember all the members of the Spiritual Assembly in his prayers,
that their labours in the Cause of God may be richly blessed. He also
assures you of his prayers.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Spirit of Baha'u'llah, whose cause you and your fellow-workers
serve with such love, zeal and devotion, guide and sustain you, aid you to
lend, in the days to come, an unprecedented impetus to the spread of the
Faith, and the multiplication of its institutions, and win memorable
victories.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

(32) August 1, 1956

(32) August 1, 1956

Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Ketchikan

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of recent date, has been received by the Beloved
Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf.

The contribution which you have made to the International Fund is greatly
appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith.

The Beloved Guardian is most hopeful that the Friends on the "Home Front"
will arise with renewed effort, and win many seeking souls to the Faith.
He hopes you will be the means of bringing eternal life to many.

He assures you of his prayers in your behalf.

He sends yo