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Letter of 18 October 1948
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Dear Bahá'í Friends:  
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     Your letter of Aug. 29th, with translation of some 
enclosures, was received by our beloved Guardian, and he 
has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.  
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     Regarding the matter of the Fund for Germany now held 
in Tihrán:  Unfortunately the exchange rate of the Persian 
 
Túman into Swiss (or American or British) money is 
extremely unfavourable, and he considers that your loss 
would be far too great to transfer, at the present time, the 
entire sum from Tihrán to Switzerland.  It is also extremely 
difficult to get money out of Persia, which now has financial 
restrictions similar to so many other countries.  However, he 
is investigating at the present moment the possibility of 
having a sum to meet your immediate requirements 
transfered from Persia to Switzerland, and the moment he 
can arrange this he will notify your assembly.  
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     The devoted services of the Bahá'í youth rendered in 
clearing the Hazírá property of debris, was much 
appreciated by him, and he wishes you to please let them 
know he admires their spirit which is demonstrated in such 
a useful manner!  
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     He was very sorry to hear of the sad and untimely death 
of dear Mrs. Brauns-Forel.  Her services, always rendered 
with such unflagging devotion, will be sorely missed by her 
co-workers in Germany.  He hopes her daughter will arise to 
take her mother's place in the active work of the Cause.  
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     He trusts that now your assembly is able to render more 
active assistance to the Austrian believers and to stimulate 
them in their work.  Recent reports seem to indicate the 
Vienna Bahá'ís are more active and determined than ever 
before in their history.  
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     He hopes the construction of the Hazírá in Frankfurt will 
now be able to go ahead at a rapid pace.  You may be sure he 
will do all he can to assist you in this essential enterprise.  
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     You are all remembered in his prayers with much love, 
and he is very pleased over the way the Faith is progressing 
in Germany....  
 
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          [From the Guardian:]
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Dear and valued co-workers:  
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     I am delighted to hear of the energetic steps that have 
been taken in recent months in connexion with the establishment 
of the Hazíratu'l-Quds in Frankfurt.  This institution, 
the center round which all national Bahá'í activities 
must revolve, should be made the object of the special care 
and solicitude of the entire community of the German believers 
in the years immediately ahead.  Upon it will depend the 
coordination, consolidation and expansion of the collective 
efforts of the members of this community, which occupies 
so vital and pivotal a position in the heart of the European 
continent.  Parallel with this conscious, this determined and 
persistent effort, assiduous endeavours must be constantly 
and increasingly exerted by your assembly to multiply the 
administrative centres, increase the number of the active 
supporters of the Faith, proclaim its verities wisely, unreservedly, 
far and wide, disseminate its literature, vigorously 
and systematically, and deepen, by every possible means, 
the understanding and the devotion of its adherents.  That 
these immediate objectives may be speedily attained, and 
enable the members of this valiant and sore-tried community 
to embark on a carefully conceived Plan in the years that 
lie ahead, is my fervent and constant prayer.  
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                                 Your true and grateful brother 
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                                                         Shoghi 
 
 
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