9. What is needed is a complete reliance upon Bahá’u’lláh; pure consecration to the Faith, and then energetic but wise presentation of the Divine teachings. Such selfless sacrificial devotion will attract the divine confirmations, and gradually you will confirm souls who will join you as strong supporters of the Faith in your area. With warm Bahá’í greetings, Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas Secretary-General International Bahá’í Council (64) December 13, 1953 (64) December 13, 1953 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of October 9th was duly received by the beloved Guardian, and he has asked me to acknowledge it on his behalf. He very deeply appreciates the contribution which you have made in behalf of the Eskimos of Alaska. Receipt therefor is enclosed herewith. It is fitting that the Eskimos of Alaska be associated with the work of the Shrine of the Báb, and your having made this gift in their behalf is very appropriate, especially as you are endeavoring to work with the Eskimos in that country. The Guardian feels that you should write to the American National Spiritual Assembly in detail concerning the problem of Groups, Assemblies, etc. outside of Fairbanks. Certainly some basis should be set up for the establishment of such Groups and Assemblies, and he feels sure that within the principles that have already been enunciated, the American National Spiritual Assembly can properly handle the matter. At his direction I am sending a copy of this letter to the National Assembly, so that they will be informed of the matter when you write to them. The Guardian greatly values your sacrificial and devoted services to the Faith. He is praying in your behalf. He likewise will pray for the friends in Alaska, and also for those who are being attracted to the Faith, particularly Mr. English, who is half Eskimo. The Guardian was deeply appreciative of the spirit which animated you in preparing the tape recording of the Ridván Feast held in the home of an Eskimo family in Fairbanks. With warm Bahá’í greetings, I am Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas Assistant Secretary (65) December 18, 1953 (65) December 18, 1953 Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving communication of December 5th 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 greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The beloved Guardian is very happy because of the response of the friends throughout the world to the Ten Year Crusade. All of the virgin areas, with the exception of the Iron Curtain countries, are settled or assigned to pioneers. There are now over seventy of the virgin areas settled by pioneers, which bring the number of countries within the pale of the Faith to over two hundred.