God be praised, through the Ancient Beauty’s grace and bounty, we have set foot safe and sound upon this shore, and arrived in this town(21) ... These coasts were once the place where the breezes of God’s loving kindness blew, and here in this sacred Vale the Son of Spirit(22) raised up His call of ‘Here am I, O Thou My Lord! Here am I!’ That is why we here perceive, from every direction, the sweet breathings of holiness. My meaning is, rest thou assured, this servant is suffering neither from any trouble, nor hardship, nor fatigue. I am looking after myself, and keeping away from all mental preoccupations; all, that is, except for one thought, which doth indeed disquiet the mind—and that is, God forbid, that thou shouldst sorrow. I hope that out of the bestowals and bounties of the Ancient Beauty, He will in His grace bring comfort to every heart. 16: O my affectionate sister! ... (23) O my affectionate sister! God be praised, through His grace and favour, my health and well-being are now restored, but it is very hard for me to bear thine absence. We think of thee at all times, here on the slopes of this sacred, holy and blessed Mount Carmel, and we are being happy on thy behalf... 17: O my dear sister! ... (24) O my dear sister! It is quite a while now, since thou hast left us, and gone away to Nazareth and Haifa. This journey hath lasted too long. The weather in Akká is fine and moderate. If thou comest back, it will rejoice our hearts.... 18: O my cherished sister! ... (25) O my cherished sister! Thou art never absent from my thoughts. I speak of thee and call thee to mind at all times. It is my hope that out of God’s favour and grace thou dost keep safe and well, and dost visit the two Sacred Thresholds on my behalf. 19: O my sister in the spirit, and the companion ... (26) O my sister in the spirit, and the companion of my heart! God willing, the climate of Haifa hath proved favourable. I hope that out of the bounties of the Ancient Beauty thou wilt gain a measure of peace and health. I bring thee to mind both night and day. Just recently I had hoped to come to Haifa to visit thee, but various problems and the pressure of work have left me no time; for I want to see the travellers off, and every one of them presented a long list of names. God be thanked, I have written to them all. Kiss the fresh flower of the garden of sweetness, Shoghi Effendi. 20: O thou Greatest and Most Merciful Holy ... (27) O thou Greatest and Most Merciful Holy Leaf! I arrived in New York in the best of health, and I have been at all times thinking of thee, and supplicating fervently at the threshold of the Blessed Beauty that He may guard thee in the stronghold of His protection. We are in the utmost fellowship and joy. I hope that thou wilt be sheltered under His bountiful care. Write to me at once about Rúhá _Kh_ánum’s and Shoghi Effendi’s condition, informing me fully and hiding nothing; this is the best way.