The sacred gift which the Guardian sent to the Japanese Bahá’ís through Mr. Takano is of course for the Hazira as soon as it is procured. It is one of the very sacred relics, and the Guardian hopes it will be a source of inspiration to the friends to redouble their efforts in the teaching field. (signed by Leroy Ioas) (May 29, 1954) [Letter of June 7, 1954] The beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to each and every one of you. He is praying for the success of your teaching work. He feels the time is ripe for a rapid expansion of the Faith in Japan; and that if everyone will arise with renewed effort, they will be surprised at the spiritual victories which they will achieve. (signed by Leroy Ioas) (June 7, 1954) [Letter of June 8, 1954] Please refer to our previous correspondence with regard to the purchase of a Haziratu’l-Quds in Tokyo. The beloved Guardian feels this is a matter of great importance, and should be accomplished during the present year. He has written to the American N.S.A. in detail concerning the matter, instructing them to proceed at once with the development of this project, so that it may be concluded during the present year, if at all possible. The beloved Guardian is sending a contribution of £500. As you know, a Haziratu’l-Quds was given by Mr. Momtazi in Mukonoso, Hyogo-ken. The Guardian would see no objection to this Haziratu’l-Quds being sold, and the fund received thereby being used to defray the cost of the Haziratu’l-Quds in Tokyo. It is far more important that a Hazira be established in Tokyo, which is the seat of the future National Assembly, than in Mukonoso, Hyogo-ken. Of course this can only be done in case Mr. Momtazi is entirely agreeable. (signed by Leroy Ioas) (June 8, 1954) [Letter of July 19, 1954] Your loving letter ... has just come to hand, telling of the funds which you have available now, since the generous gift of Mr. N. Momtazi, for the Haziratu’l-Quds in Tokyo. You have in mind that the Hazira need not be an elaborate place. It should be a building which you own, and which can be used now as the Haziratu’l-Quds for the Local Tokyo Assembly, to be utilized later as the National Haziratu’l-Quds for the National Spiritual Assembly when it is formed. The important thing is that this piece of property should be acquired for as reasonable a price as possible. The Guardian will await with expectation, advice from you as to the acquisition of this important piece of property(36) . The Guardian sends each one his loving greetings. (signed by Leroy Ioas) (July 19, 1954) [Letter of September 26, 1955] Your loving letter ... has come to hand, giving the latest information concerning the International Teaching Conference which was to be held at Nikko, September 23, 24, and 25.