Part 23 (1/2)

Edwin W. Mattoon

Grieved by news of your dear father's death. His pioneer, teaching and administrative services are unforgettable and highly meritorious. a.s.sure you of fervent prayers for the progress of his soul in the Abha Kingdom.

[December 27, 1956]

William Sutherland Maxwell

With sorrowful heart announce through national a.s.semblies that Hand of Cause of Baha'u'llah, highly esteemed, dearly beloved Sutherland Maxwell, has been gathered into the glory of the Abha Kingdom. His saintly life, extending well nigh four score years, enriched during the course of 'Abdu'l-Baha's ministry by services in the Dominion of Canada, enn.o.bled during Formative Age of Faith by decade of services in Holy Land, during darkest days of my life, doubly honored through a.s.sociation with the crown of martyrdom won by May Maxwell and incomparable honor bestowed upon his daughter, attained consummation through his appointment as architect of the arcade and superstructure of the Bab's Sepulcher as well as elevation to the front rank of the Hands of Cause of G.o.d. Advise all national a.s.semblies to hold befitting memorial gatherings particularly in the Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar in Wilmette and in the Haziratu'l-Quds in ?ihran.

Have instructed Hands of Cause in United States and Canada, Horace Holley and Fred Schopflocher, to attend as my representatives the funeral in Montreal. Moved to name after him the southern door of the Bab's Tomb as tribute to his services to second holiest Shrine of the Baha'i world.

The mantle of Hand of Cause now falls upon the shoulders of his distinguished daughter, Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih, who has already rendered and is still rendering manifold no less meritorious self-sacrificing services at World Center of Faith of Baha'u'llah.

[March 26, 1952]

Florence Morton

Grieve at pa.s.sing of faithful promoter of Faith. Praying for the progress of her soul.

[April 8, 1953]

Ella Robarts

Praying fervently for progress of soul in Abha Kingdom of devoted old believer. a.s.sure you loving sympathy.

[May 2, 1950]

Annie Romer

Grieved by pa.s.sing of Annie Romer, devoted, able promoter and pioneer of the Faith. Her services have been highly meritorious. Praying for progress of her soul in the Kingdom.