ate that if the booklet is to be published
early in the Holy Year, the information should reach the Guardian at a
very early date.

The Guardian sends his loving greetings to the National Assembly and its
devoted members.

Faithfully yours,
Leroy C. Ioas.
Assistant Secretary.

LETTER OF NOVEMBER 29, 1952

Haifa, Israel,
November 29, 1952

Mrs. D. E. Dive, Treasurer,
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of September 30th has been received by the beloved Guardian,
and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

The generous contribution which Mrs. ... made towards the Shrine of the
Bab has already been acknowledged direct to her, because she mentioned it
in a recent letter.

It was indeed most kind of this dedicated believer to support this work of
the Shrine here to this extent, and was much appreciated.

The Guardian assures you your devoted labors for the Faith are much
appreciated. He will remember you in his prayers in the Shrine.

With loving greetings,
R. Rabbani.

[From the Guardian:]

Assuring you of my loving prayers for your success and spiritual
advancement,

Your true brother,
Shoghi.

LETTER OF NOVEMBER 30, 1952

Haifa, Israel,
November 30, 1952

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand,
Mrs. D. E. Dive, Treasurer,

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of September 14th has been received by the beloved
Guardian, and he has asked me to acknowledge it on his behalf.

The Guardian will greatly appreciate your thanking each one of the
contributors to this fund.

He is very appreciative of the outstanding services and sacrifices of the
friends in Australia and New Zealand. He feels they are bringing renown to
the Faith, and laying a firm foundation for the great Crusade ahead.

The Guardian will pray for the success of all the activities of the
friends, and for the guidance and confirmation of the National Assembly.

The funds representing the proceeds of sale of the shares, given by Mrs.
... have come to hand, amounting to 346.9.10 Sterling. The Guardian has
asked that you express his deep appreciation to Mrs. ... for this loving
contribution, which will be used in the construction of the Shrine of the
Bab.

The construction work on the drum of the Shrine is going forward quite
rapidly. The tall columns between the windows are rapidly nearing
co