The communications addressed to me by your indefatigable and distinguished
secretary, dated October 28, November 8, 11, 18, December 4, 16 and
January 27th, have been received, and together with their enclosures read
and carefully noted. I cannot but admire the spirit of unrelaxing resolve
and harmonious cooperation with which you are conducting the
ever-expanding activities of the Cause in a land upon which our Beloved
has lavished His richest blessings, and for the spiritual potentialities
of which He cherished the brightest hopes. The vigorous efforts you are
exerting to consolidate the forces which the Almighty has placed in your
hands; the resourcefulness you display by the measures you have initiated
for the furtherance of the Cause; the magnificent response with which you
have met the piteous call of your suffering brethren of the East--all
proclaim your worthiness of the unexampled efforts which, in your country
more than in any other land, 'Abdu'l-Baha has exerted for the spread of
the Revelation of Baha'u'llah.