Part 21 (2/2)

He (the Guardian) was greatly pleased to learn of the contacts which have been made by the friends with the original natives of j.a.pan, namely the Ainu people. He hopes that some of them will be quickened in the Faith so that they may teach the call of G.o.d to the remainder of their people.

There is no doubt that great results will be achieved if this can be done.

Therefore the Guardian hopes your a.s.sembly will take some very active measures to insure the teaching of the Faith amongst this Tribe.

The Guardian will pray for you and will pray for the success of your labors.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(October 20, 1957)

To the National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the United States, 19511956

[Letter of February 29, 1951]

He (the Guardian) feels there is no definite action that can be taken by the Tokyo Spiritual a.s.sembly against ... any society which uses our Baha'i ideas and principles. The best thing is for the j.a.panese believers, through strengthening their community, enlarging it, obtaining publicity in the press, and holding, whenever possible, dignified public meetings, to gradually a.s.sert themselves as the real body of the Faith, and make everything else appear to be mere plagiarism, a shadow of the Faith. Your a.s.sembly should give them (the j.a.panese believers) as much moral support and encouragement as possible.

(February 29, 1951)

The Guardian attaches great importance to the teaching conference(33) ...

and feels that as many friends as possible should attend. He thinks it will be a great stimulant to the Faith, and certainly foundations can be laid for the rapid expansion of the Cause... This will be a historic event, and one that should lay the foundation for great victories in the future.

The beloved Guardian has approved the attendance of one of the Hands of the Cause in Asia ... Mr. Zikru'llah _Kh_adem...

(July, 1955)

[Letter of November 20, 1955]

Your loving letter was received (with the) copy of Miss Linfoot's report to the National a.s.sembly concerning the Teaching Conference held in j.a.pan.

The Guardian was greatly delighted with the Conference and its results; more particularly with the effect which it is going to have on the teaching work of the entire area in the future.

It was a very historic gathering, because it marked the first time a general conference regarding teaching matters had been held in j.a.pan, and furthermore was partic.i.p.ated in by representatives of the other countries in the area. It released a new power of the Spirit in that part of the world which will certainly elevate the minds and hearts of the people and attract many to the Cause.

The Guardian appreciates the sacrificial efforts made by all those who undertook the development of the Conference, so that it might produce such beneficial results.

The Guardian is hopeful that the conditions in j.a.pan may not force many of the pioneers to leave that territory. As you know, he attaches the utmost importance to the teaching work in j.a.pan; he antic.i.p.ates that the Faith will spread rapidly in that country. The help of the American Baha'is is very essential; and he hopes therefore it will not be necessary for any of them to leave.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(November 20, 1955)

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