u his loving Greetings.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas

(33) September 16, 1956

(33) September 16, 1956

Teaching Committee for Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of August 8th, enclosing a list of the Baha'is who attended
the Fairbanks Conference conducted by the Alaska Teaching Committee, as
well as a program of the Conference, has been received by the beloved
Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was especially pleased to see that a number of different localities
were represented at this gathering.

He hopes the spirit generated there will strengthen the believers in the
different areas and encourage them to carry forward the work with even
greater energy than before. There is much to be done before the rapidly
approaching historic election of their own National Spiritual Assembly.
The Guardian feels the members of the Teaching Committee and all the
friends are very conscious of this fact, and urges them to leave no stone
unturned to gain new believers, and also to do all in their power to
assist in the further consolidation of the Faith throughout that important
land.

He appreciates the devoted efforts of each one of the friends, and assures
them all of his prayers.

With warm Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless the splendid work now being achieved in Alaska,
guide the steps of the valiant friends laboring in that land, and enable
them to win memorable victories in the days to come.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

(34) October 22, 1956

(34) October 22, 1956

Baha'i Assembly of Ketchikan

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of September 30th has been received by the Beloved
Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The
contribution you have sent to the International Fund is greatly
appreciated. Receipt is enclosed.

Teaching is the keynote of spiritual success today. Those who arise and
teach will be guided and confirmed, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit will
be with them. The Guardian sincerely hopes you will join most actively in
this spiritual crusade, and win many souls to the Faith.

The Guardian rejoiced at the success of your teaching work, and is happy
that the Faith is spreading in that far off, but important city. He will
pray that you will reach your goal, so that you may then spread into new
cities.

He assures you of his prayers in your behalf. He sends you