This great gift which has come to Alaska likewise calls for great sacrifice and service. The Guardian feels the Bahá’ís of Alaska fully realize the heavy responsibilities devolving upon them and will arise with a superhuman effort to spread the Faith throughout the length and breadth of the country. He will welcome advice of the opening up of new cities and centers throughout Alaska, which will lay the foundation stones on which the future National Assembly can be built. The only way this can be done is for the Friends to “scatter” as the Master foretold, and settle in new cities, areas, etc. A copy of this letter is being sent to the American National Spiritual Assembly, so that they might assist the friends of Alaska to fulfill their spiritual mission and help their country attain its spiritual destiny. Please send a copy of this appeal of the Guardian to each Believer in Alaska. The Beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to each and every one of the Bahá’ís in Alaska. He assures you of his prayers at the Holy Shrine in your behalf, that every obstacle may be removed from your paths, as you prosecute this sacred mission. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas Assistant Secretary (14) August 5, 1953 (14) August 5, 1953 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Dear Bahá’í Friends: The beloved Guardian has asked me to write you on his behalf, concerning settlement in Kotzebue, in the Arctic Circle. He has learned that one of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage, or Alaska, has gone or is going soon to Kotzebue, and he wishes full information in connection therewith. He would like to know who the pioneer is, when he settled, or if not settled, when he will do so. The Guardian attaches the greatest importance to this project, and he asks that your Assembly assist the pioneer in every way possible. The Guardian asks that you give his love to the pioneer either in or enroute to Kotzebue, and assure him, the Guardian will pray for him; that the Divine Confirmations may be with him, that every obstacle may be removed from his path, and that he will achieve new victories for our Glorious Faith. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas Assistant Secretary (15) November 23, 1953 (15) November 23, 1953 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter of September 3rd has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. The Bahá’ís of Alaska have always proved themselves full of initiative and devotion; and he feels sure that they will successfully accomplish their goal of having an independent National Assembly before the end of the ten years. He feels that if Mrs. Wells can go to Kotzebue next Spring, it would be excellent. The ideal of course is for the friends to obtain work before they go to new places, if at all possible, and in this way not deplete their resources or be a burden on the Fund.