Your loving letter of October 31st 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. Alaska is a most important country, especially mentioned by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Tablets of the Divine Plan. The Friends there must arise with renewed effort to spread the Glad Tidings and win souls to the Cause of God. There should be many assemblies, groups and Isolated centers, for the formation of the National Assembly, and its vigorous functioning. The Guardian was happy to learn that Alaska is awake to the Faith, as never before. It therefore remains to see what the Friends will do; for it is now in their hands to raise the heights of their spiritual endeavors. The Guardian assures you, and all the Friends in Alaska of his prayers in their behalf; for the success of their work; and the confirmation of many souls in the Kingdom of God. He sends you his loving Greetings, Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas (76) January 24, 1957 (76) January 24, 1957 Dear Bahá’í Friends: The beloved Guardian has received your letter of January 3rd, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He was very happy to hear of the declaration of Miss Johnson,(17) and particularly of the translation into Aleut of the excerpt from Bahá’u’lláh’s Writings. Likewise, he was very happy to know that you are building a Bahá’í Center,(18) which he will consider as an auxiliary to the other goals the friends are winning all over the world. Perhaps one should not approach the people in that country(19) on the basis of religion, but rather through the social teachings of the Faith and its Laws, and make them understand the need for World Order, rather than giving them the religious aspect first, when they are so fanatically attached to their church. He will certainly pray that you may find receptive souls, and the slow work of conversion be begun. No doubt once they embrace the Faith, they will be very staunch. Assuring you all of his loving prayers and his appreciation of your persevering services, With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain you, aid you to extend the range of your meritorious services to His Faith, and win memorable victories in the days to come. Your true brother, Shoghi (77) April 20, 1957 (77) April 20, 1957 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of April 5th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.