Some of the National Assemblies have used the designation “Bahá’í”. Thus
for instance, when we cable to the American NSA, we simply address the
cable “Bahá’í, Wilmette”. Australia uses “Natbahai”. As soon as you have
arranged with the cable Company for your telegraphic address, please let
me know for the Guardian....
LETTER OF 17 FEBRUARY 1957
17 February 1957
Dear Bahá’í Sister:
The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write to your Assembly, concerning
the settlement of Persian Bahá’ís in Germany and Austria.
He has discussed the matter in some detail with ... when they were here,
and asked them to review the matter with your Assembly.
It is artificial to build up communities or Assemblies with Persians, or
for that matter, any Bahá’ís from other countries. The Communities and
Assemblies should be made up of local people. Thus in any of the Centers
where a large number of Persian Bahá’ís have settled, your Assembly should
discuss the subject with them, and urge them to move to goal cities, where
there are no Bahá’ís, or groups, in order to assist in the teaching work.
Thus, the artificial Assemblies will necessarily have to be constituted of
local Bahá’ís, and many new centers will be opened. Thus the Persian
Bahá’ís will become pioneers and greatly aid the teaching work. At the
same time, it will mean that the German Bahá’ís will have to redouble
their efforts and win many converts to the Faith, in the cities from which
the Persians move, and which are now artificial.
The Guardian hopes this action will stimulate the teaching work throughout
Germany.
He sends you his loving greetings....
LETTER OF 10 MARCH 1957
10 March 1957
Dear Bahá’í Sister:
The Beloved Guardian is anxious to have an up to date record of the number
of Bahá’ís in the Goal countries of the Ten Year Crusade, as of April 1,
1957.
To this end I have prepared letters to each country or island. Some of the
current addresses etc. I do not have, and I am taking the liberty of
enclosing letters for the Frisian Islands, and Crete.
May I ask if you will send them directly to the proper persons, by air
mail.
Please acknowledge and advise if you will arrange to do this for me....
LETTER OF 12 MARCH 1957 (REGIONAL CONVENTION)
12 March 1957 (Regional Convention)
Dear Bahá’í Friends:
Your note of greeting has been received, and our beloved Guardian was very
happy to see that so many of the believers had gathered together, old ones
and new ones, and he hopes that as a result of your studies and
consultation a new impetus will be given to the teaching work in Germany.
You may be sure he will pray for your success in the holy Shrines; and he
urges you one and all to concentrate on the requirements of the Ten Year
Plan as it affects the work in Germany....
[From the Guardian:]
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