As to your own plans: if you are absolutely certain that your departure from Alaska will not in any way affect the stability of the Cause there, he approves of your suggestion that you go to Europe and assist the work there. If, on your way, you could visit and do some teaching in England it would help the British Bahá’ís very much, as they are embarking on a very heavy teaching schedule. He will pray that your family there may become attracted to the Faith. Assuring you of his deep appreciation of your wonderful services and his loving prayers. Yours in the Faith, R. Rabbani P.S.—If Mr. Oliver would begin by translating even a small pamphlet into Eskimo at once this would be a much appreciated service. Please send him some printed copies as soon as available. Please assure this dear friend that his service is highly meritorious. [From the Guardian:] Assuring you of my deepfelt and abiding gratitude for the splendid and historic services you have rendered our beloved Faith and of my constant prayers for the extension of your valued activities, and the realization of every hope you cherish for the advancement of its institutions, Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi (57) March 15, 1947 (57) March 15, 1947 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of January 9th has been received and our beloved Guardian has instructed me to answer it on his behalf. He very much appreciated your desire to once again answer the call for pioneers and go to Europe, and in principle he approves of your doing so. However, Miss Kempton(13) has already left Alaska, and you say Miss Dole(14) is contemplating doing so, and he is very concerned lest the work in Alaska suffer and the number of resident believers in Anchorage fall to below Assembly status. Alaska is one of the prizes of the first Seven Year Plan, and must be guarded at all costs. If you find in the future, after consultation with the National Teaching Committee, that you can be safely spared from the work there, he approves of your going to Europe. He cannot suggest to you what form of employment would be best for you, but he will pray that you may be guided in this matter, and that your Bahá’í services be richly blessed. With loving greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] Dear and valued co-worker: I deeply appreciate the spirit that so powerfully animates you in the service of our beloved Faith. You are a great asset to the Cause you serve so devotedly. I will pray for the extension and consolidation of your service from the depths of my heart. Persevere in your historic task, rest assured, and be happy. Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi (58) May 16, 1947 (58) May 16, 1947 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter, dated May 7th, has been received by our beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer it on his behalf.