Your loving letter of June 8th, on behalf of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Ketchikan, Alaska, came duly to hand; and the beloved Guardian directed me to respond to it on his behalf. The contribution to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The Guardian is very appreciative of the excellent work being done by the Bahá’ís of Alaska in preparing for their National Assembly. The pioneering services are highly meritorious, and will be richly blessed by the ever watchful Master. The friends should redouble their efforts during the short remaining period, so there may be many more Bahá’ís in that important area, when the National Assembly is formed. The Guardian assures you, each and every one, of his prayers in your behalf. He sends his loving greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (31) July 24, 1956 (31) July 24, 1956 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of June 27th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. You must feel proud of the achievements in Anchorage, and in Alaska generally. He himself is very happy over, and proud of, the work accomplished there, particularly in recent years. You should not worry about attacks on the Faith, as these in the end cannot but result in the further growth of the Faith. You should face the coming formation of the National Spiritual Assembly of Alaska with joy and confidence, as it will rest on a firm and promising foundation. He will remember all the members of the Spiritual Assembly in his prayers, that their labours in the Cause of God may be richly blessed. He also assures you of his prayers. With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Spirit of Bahá’u’lláh, whose cause you and your fellow-workers serve with such love, zeal and devotion, guide and sustain you, aid you to lend, in the days to come, an unprecedented impetus to the spread of the Faith, and the multiplication of its institutions, and win memorable victories. Your true brother, Shoghi (32) August 1, 1956 (32) August 1, 1956 Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Ketchikan Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving letter of recent date, has been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution which you have made to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The Beloved Guardian is most hopeful that the Friends on the “Home Front” will arise with renewed effort, and win many seeking souls to the Faith. He hopes you will be the means of bringing eternal life to many. He assures you of his prayers in your behalf. He sends you his loving Greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (33) September 16, 1956 (33) September 16, 1956 Teaching Committee for Alaska Dear Bahá’í Sister: