Dr. Yúnís _Kh_án Afrú_kh_tih, an outstanding figure in the teaching and administrative activities of the believers in Persia, is proceeding to Europe in order to visit the Bahá’í centres and reinforce the bonds of Bahá’í fellowship that unite the East with the West. His mature experience, his wide knowledge of the state of affairs in Persia, his exemplary loyalty and devotion to the Cause, his ability and character eminently qualify him to undertake such a noble task, and I feel confident that his prolonged stay amongst you will prove of the utmost benefit to the interests of our beloved Cause. I urge every individual believer, and particularly every local Assembly, to endeavour to get into close touch with him, to obtain an insight into the material and spiritual conditions now prevailing in Persia and to seek a clearer understanding of the animating purpose, the distinguishing features and the moving history of the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh. May his deliberations and intimate companionship with you serve to draw closer the ties that bind the Eastern and Western sections of the Bahá’í World and prepare the way for the ultimate formation of that international body that must guard the unity, and reinforce the strength of the Bahá’í Faith. Your true brother, Shoghi LETTER OF 9 JUNE 1929 9 June 1929 Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated January 23rd 1929 and the enclosed photos of the friends in Rostock. Though your number is still very small yet we hope that through the Master’s help and confirmation it will increase until it can in its turn radiate its light to regions around. Shoghi Effendi will remember you in his prayers and ask for you divine guidance. Yesterday one of our prominent Persian friends, Dr. Yúnís _Kh_án left for Europe. His main purpose is to visit the different centers in Germany and meet the friends. Through such travellers we hope the East and the West will become more closely united. [From the Guardian:] My dear co-worker: I wish to assure you in person of my keen interest in your activities as well as of my fervent prayers for you, that the Beloved may guide your steps, cheer your heart and enable you to fulfil your most cherished desire. Your true brother, Shoghi LETTER OF 20 NOVEMBER 1929(4) 20 November 1929 Shoghi Effendi has been very glad to receive your letter of August and to learn of the visit of Dr. Yúnís _Kh_án and Mr. Fred. Kline. He is also very pleased to know that you have already chosen a plot of land for a Bahá’í home. The Guardian has always wished to see Esslingen a great and flourishing Bahá’í center, just as our beloved Master always hoped that it may become. Of course you realize that perseverance, enthusiasm and a firm faith in the ultimate success of our Cause is necessary, and when we are assisted by the Almighty there can be no doubt that all our endeavours will be crowned with success.