ss which they have sustained. Kindly assure
his relatives of my deep grief, and my prayers for his departed soul.

January 6, 1930

Martha Root Visits India

...Miss Root is at present in Tehran and she does not know just how long
she will stay, but surely before leaving for India she would inform you of
her plans in time.

It is such a pity that Mr. Vakil is unwell. He is a man we cannot spare
just as the passing of Syed Jenab Ali leaves a serious gap in Burma.

[From the Guardian:]

Miss Root will soon be with you, and I trust her visit may lend a fresh
impetus to your work of consolidation and spread of the Cause. I will
continue to pray for your efforts and activities from the depths of my
heart. Be not disheartened. Persevere in your labours and rest assured
that the Beloved will richly reward those who stand firm in the Faith, and
those who persevere in their endeavours.

March 1, 1930

Miss Root has been delayed by the enthusiastic reception she has received
in Persia and she is now planning to visit southern and eastern Persia
where she has not yet been. We hope her visit to India will prove of some
value in attracting the attention of the intelligent classes among the
non-Baha'is, but perhaps the political agitation will entirely defeat that
purpose at the present time.

April 26, 1930

He was very glad to hear of the activities of Miss Martha Root in India
and hopes that they will all bear some wonderful fruits for the progress
of the Cause in India. It is sure that with the existence of the present
political unrest in that country few are ready to pay any attention to
religious matters, but among the very intelligent people there are
undoubtedly people whose vision extends further than the present
difficulties and desire a spiritual rebirth for that much divided and
troubled nation. To these the Baha'i teachings should undoubtedly present
a much desired reform movement. Anyhow Shoghi Effendi hopes that with the
help of Miss Root you have been able to approach such eminent persons and
have sown in their heart the seed of faith.

July 4, 1930

Concerning the trip of Miss Martha Root, we have already heard about her
activities from many sources. Shoghi Effendi sincerely hopes that the
National Assembly will undertake such measures as would keep up the work
and produce some tangible result from her visit. It is very important to
follow up the work that she started and keep in touch with the