(8) December 17, 1951 To the Bahá’ís who attended the Alaska Convention. Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter of December 3rd has reached the beloved Guardian; and he was very pleased to receive the assurance of your determination to persevere in the work of the Cause, and achieve all the goals set before the American Bahá’í Community. He was also very happy indeed to know that all Alaskan Bahá’ís had been present. He considers this a great achievement. When we consider that not so many years ago, there was not a single Bahá’í in Alaska, we can truly say: “What hath God wrought!”—and with thankful hearts rededicate ourselves to the work of His Faith. With Bahá’í love, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] Assuring you of my deepest appreciation of the sentiments you have expressed, and of my loving, my ardent and continued prayers for the extension and consolidation of your highly meritorious activities, Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi (9) February 3, 1952 (9) February 3, 1952 Bahá’ís of the Anchorage Recording District. Dear Bahá’í Sister: Our beloved Guardian has received your letter of January 17th, enclosing the loving contribution for the Shrine of the Báb from the Bahá’ís of the Anchorage District; and has instructed me to answer on his behalf, and to send you the attached receipt. He very deeply appreciates your gift toward the completion of this most holy enterprise, which is serving to draw the devoted believers in all lands closer to the Center of their Faith. Naturally he is most happy to hear of the growth of the Faith in your land, and it cannot be otherwise when there is such firm resolve and determination to serve, and such harmony among the devoted believers. He assures you all of his loving prayers for you at the Holy Shrines. With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved bless you and your fellow-workers in Anchorage, sustain and protect you, reward you for your contribution and services to the Faith, and aid you to enrich the splendid record of your achievements. Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi (10) February 9, 1953 (10) February 9, 1953 The Bahá’í Community of Anchorage. Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving letter of January 7th, expressing appreciation of the action of the beloved Guardian in arranging for Rúhíyyih _Kh_ánum, accompanied by the Vice-President of the International Council, Amelia Collins, to be present at the All-America Teaching Conference and the dedication of the Ma_sh_riqu’l-A_dh_kár in Chicago, has been received by him. He has asked me to acknowledge receipt of your letter on his behalf. The Guardian feels that the four forthcoming Conferences are the most important gatherings ever held in the Faith to date. The Conferences will bring together representatives of the entire Bahá’í World, representing twelve national communities, made up of numerous racial and religious backgrounds.