May the Beloved bless your efforts, guide your steps, and aid you to promote, at all times, the vital interests of His Faith. Your true brother, Shoghi (24) December 7, 1955 (24) December 7, 1955 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Dear Bahá’í Sister: This is just a note to acknowledge, on behalf of the beloved Guardian, receipt of your letter of October 9th, as well as the three photographs enclosed. He is happy that the Bahá’ís are so well installed in their new Hazíratu’l-Quds, and will pray for you all. With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved bless you and your dear fellow-workers, and enable you to lend a great impetus, in the coming months, to the onward march of the Faith. Your true brother, Shoghi (25) December 25, 1955 (25) December 25, 1955 To the friends who were present at the Alaska State Convention. Dear Bahá’í Friends: The beloved Guardian has received your letter, signed by all those who were present at the Convention on December 4th; and this is just a note on his behalf to urge you all to redouble your teaching efforts, so that Alaska will have a firm foundation for its National Assembly. With Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Almighty bless your high endeavours, guide and sustain you, and aid you to lend a great impetus to the onward march of the Faith in that promising country. Your true brother, Shoghi (26) February 2, 1956 (26) February 2, 1956 The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Anchorage Recording District. Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving letter of January 9th has been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution which you have sent to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herein. The Hosts of the Supreme Concourse are in marshall array, poised between Earth and Heaven ready to rush to the assistance of those who arise to Teach the Faith. If one seeks the confirmation of the Holy Spirit, they can find it in rich abundance in the Teaching Field. The world is seeking as never before, and if the Friends will arise with new determination, fully consecrated to the noble task ahead of them victory after victory will be won for the Glorious Faith of God. The Guardian will pray for the quickening of the teaching work in Alaska. A great upward surge is essential in that great country, as it is soon to have its own National Assembly. May the Friends arise with resolve, dedication and consecration. Then surely great results will be achieved. The Guardian sends you his loving Greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (27) May 3, 1956 (27) May 3, 1956 The Bahá’í Community of Ketchikan, Alaska Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter of April 24th has been received, and the beloved Guardian was delighted over the formation of your Assembly.