The Guardian feels that Kenya, as it already has a Baha"i, should be excluded from your Plan. Uganda and Tanganyika would be much more suitable in conjunction with any other territory, but not Nigeria, which already has some Baha"is. However, it must not necessarily be these two.
Entirely aside from any additional literature it might be possible to get out in Hausa and Swahili he feels your objective must be to print at least a pamphlet in three languages other than those Philip Hainsworth has tackled. It must be borne in mind that printing in new languages kills two birds with one stone-not only does it enable the Faith to reach new elements, but it also enriches our literature and is excellent as a means of calling the attention of the public to the universality of our Cause and the extent of our world-wide activities!
He will be delighted to receive the reports regarding the progress of the British Baha"is" first overseas mission.
P.S. Regarding expenditures: the Guardian feels that the greatest effort should be made to curtail everything that is not essential; this is the primary responsibility of the N.S.A. The Guardian will be very pleased to receive copies of the reports of the Africa and Consolidation Committees and was pleased to read the first two reports.
Letter of 24 July 1950
24 July 1950
GOLD COAST ELIGIBLE DELIGHTED GRATEFUL PUBLICITY OCCASION CENTENARY.
SHOGHI
Letter of 12 August 1950 (Summer School)
12 August 1950 (Summer School)
DELIGHTED SUCCESS WELCOME n.o.bLE RESOLVE a.s.sURANCE LOYALTY BELIEVERS URGE CONCENTRATION PERSEVERANCE COMPLETE DEDICATION NEWLY a.s.sIGNED EPOCH MAKING TASKS MARKING OPENING NEW CHAPTER WORLD WIDE EXPANSION FAITH SUPPLICATING BOUNTIFUL BLESSING PRIVILEGED PARTIc.i.p.aNTS GLORIOUS ENTERPRISE URGING AMERICAN PERSIAN COMMUNITIES ARISE LEND a.s.sISTANCE ITS PROSECUTION DEEPEST LOVE.
SHOGHI
Letter of 6 September 1950
6 September 1950
WARN BELIEVERS AVOID PERDU OWING HIS CONTACT SOHRAB.
SHOGHI
Letter of 11 September 1950
11 September 1950
Dear Baha"i Brother:
Under separate cover the Guardian is mailing two enlargements of the Shrine. He would like these to be shown as widely as possible to the friends and then hung in the London Baha"i Centre.
He has sent to America the negative of one of these enlargements with instructions that the friends can order copies for themselves. This applies to the British friends too, and if copies are desired you can enquire from the American N.S.A. what they cost etc.
He feels sure all the believers will be happy to see how beautiful the finished arcade is....
P.S. Please cable when you receive these two photos.
Letter of 15 September 1950
15 September 1950
APPROVE SENDING PIONEERS AFRICA IMMEDIATELY ALSO SEEK a.s.sISTANCE PERSIA AMERICA.
SHOGHI
Letter of 2 November 1950
2 November 1950
Dear Baha"i Brother,
Some time ago I wrote you on behalf of the Guardian giving you the following information, but as I have heard a letter to Mr. Holley posted at the same time has not been received, I fear yours too may have been lost.
The beloved Guardian has sent each of the National a.s.semblies under separate cover, a couple of enlarged photos of the finished arcade of the Bab"s Shrine. These are a little gift from him. He would like as many of the believers as possible to see them, and for them to then be hung wherever they would then be seen most, in some countries this would be the National Hazira.
He has sent two negatives to the American N.S.A., and instructed prints be made available for sale to the friends desiring copies. You can no doubt order some if desired.
Please cable the Guardian acknowledging receipt of these photos as soon as they reach you....
Letter of 14 November 1950
14 November 1950