Your most interesting gift has been received, through the kindness of Leroy Ioas, and it is deeply appreciated. I thank you for the thought as well as the gift. These are busy days in Haifa with the many pilgrims who are coming and going. The news of the rapid growth of the Faith in various lands is very inspiring, and the pilgrims leave the Holy Land for their posts with a new determination to play nobly their parts. With warm Bahá’í love, Rúhíyyih P.S. I should also say the beloved Guardian appreciated very much the Eskimo things. (61) September 17, 1952 (61) September 17, 1952 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of August 5th has been received by the beloved Guardian and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. As the Guardian is very busy indeed these days, the answer will be brief. Your plan to return to Alaska makes him very happy indeed. He attaches the greatest importance to Alaska, and it will become increasingly important in the future. Therefore, he urges you by all means to return to that land, and there lend your valuable assistance in the service of Bahá’u’lláh. The Guardian assures you your dedication and service to the Faith are very deeply appreciated. With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved reward you bountifully for your splendid labours, guide and sustain you always, and enable you to win great and memorable victories in the days to come. Your true brother, Shoghi (62) March 29, 1953 (62) March 29, 1953 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your loving letter of February 14th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has asked me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution which you have made to the Shrine of the Báb is very greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The work on the dome of the Shrine is going forward quite satisfactorily. The brim of the dome has been finished. As additional units of the building are completed, it adds to the stateliness of the entire structure, and permits one to realize how beautiful it is going to be. The Guardian very deeply appreciates the wonderful work you are doing in connection with the spread of the Faith. The Eskimo booklet which you submitted for his approval he feels should be submitted to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States for their review. The reason for this is that they are closely in touch with the teaching work, and therefore well qualified to decide just what should and what should not be included in such a pamphlet. He hopes you and Frances Wells will work very closely with the National Spiritual Assembly in connection with this important service.