Alaska has won many great victories for the Faith in the past, but the Guardian feels sure now that the National Assembly has been established, the victories to be won in the future will be far more glorious and far more effective for the spread of the Faith. He will pray for you and for the success of your work. He sends each and every one his loving greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (48) August 15, 1957 (48) August 15, 1957 National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Alaska Dear Bahá’í Friends: The beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you that he was very happy to note from your recent letter the practical way the National Assembly has gone about settling their goals for this year, and will pray for their success. He deeply appreciates the gift Mrs. Huffman and her husband have made of the Temple site for Alaska. This fulfills one of Alaska’s important goals—only a few months after the birth of the new National Spiritual Assembly. With loving Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani (49) August 17, 1957 (49) August 17, 1957 The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Ketchikan Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving letter of July 15th was duly received by the beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution you have made to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The Divine Confirmations are descending in torrents on those who arise to teach. At this critical time in the history of the Faith, teaching is the one Bahá’í service that is Confirmed. The Guardian hopes that you will therefore arise with renewed effort to take your part in this great crusade now sweeping the world. America has been called upon by the Master to play the preponderating role in this great World Crusade which is moving forward with increasing momentum. Thus more Bahá’ís must be confirmed in the United States, that America may achieve its Spiritual Destiny. The Guardian will pray for you and for the success of your teaching work. He sends you his loving greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (50) August 18, 1957 (50) August 18, 1957 National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Alaska Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your recent letters have been received and the change of the P.O.B. noted. As regards the ring stone you kindly offered to send the Guardian: he feels this should be kept in your own Archives with other historic mementos.(12) With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved bless, guide and sustain you, and aid you to promote, at all times the vital interests of His glorious Faith. Your true brother, Shoghi (51) September 8, 1957 (51) September 8, 1957 Bahá’í Community of Ketchikan, Alaska Dear Bahá’í Friends: