Conscious of the fact that this property has been occupied by Bahá’í authorised representatives for an uninterrupted period of not less than thirty years, and having successfully won their case at the Justice of Peace and the Court of First Instance, the Bahá’ís the world over cannot believe that the high sense of honour and fairness which inspired the British Administration of ‘Iráq will ever tolerate such grave miscarriage of justice. They confidently appeal to the public opinion of the world for the defence and protection of their legitimate rights now sorely trampled under the feet of relentless enemies. Widespread and effective publicity along these lines, in well-conceived and carefully-worded terms, is strongly recommended for it will undoubtedly serve to facilitate the solution of this delicate and perplexing problem. Having exerted ourselves to the utmost of our ability, let us rest assured in the power of the Lord, Who keepeth watch over His house, and Who will, no matter how dark present prospects appear, assure for generations yet unborn His cherished and holy edifice. Your brother and fellow-worker, Shoghi Letter of 11 November 1925 11 November 1925 Dear Friends, I have been asked to enclose for your kind attention the following papers:— 1. Circular letter concerning the residential house of Bahá’u’lláh in Ba_gh_dád. 2. Circular letter concerning the purchase of land around the Holy Shrines in Haifa. 3. The system of transliteration to be used in all Bahá’í references. 4. A plan of the immediate neighbourhood of the Shrines in Haifa showing in approximate proportions the different plots around it. In view of the extreme importance of the aforementioned papers, Shoghi Effendi trusts that all necessary measures will be taken to insure their prompt distribution among all the different assemblies and among all such recognised Bahá’ís as your distinguished assembly deems fit and advisable.... Letter of 12 November 1925 12 November 1925 Dear Bahá’í Brother, Our dear Guardian was very glad to receive your letter of Nov. 4th through which you acquaint him with the steps you have already taken in carrying out his instruction concerning the Ba_gh_dád House. He is highly pleased with what you have done. In other Bahá’í Centres also the friends have in a similar way followed promptly his telegraphic instruction. Up to this time we have received no further information regarding the actual situation of the House. Shoghi Effendi will let you know of any fresh development as soon as he receives information. He sends you his warm affection and extends to you his appreciation for your noble services to the Cause of God. He prays for your health and success in service. He wishes you to kindly convey his loving greeting to all the dear friends in England.... [From the Guardian:] My dear self-sacrificing brother,