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Dear Co-worker: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to the Benelux countries , pp31-2
Louise Drake Wright, 27 June 1933
Dear Bahà’i Sister,
Your letters dated June 8th and 11th, 1933 were received and read with deep appreciation by the Guardian.
He is very sorry to learn that the publication of the Iqán has to be given up in view of the fact that the publisher is not a very reliable person and that his sympathies are not quite in harmony with the teachings of the Cause. But now that the publication of the Iqán has been temporarily abandoned, you should try to give a fuller publicity to the Dutch translation of Dr. Esslemont’s book and thus pave the way for a further and more intense campaign of teaching.
Shoghi Effendi, however, would not like you to undergo further sacrifices in case you feel that you have to go back to the States for reason of health. He is fully alive to the tremendous difficulties that have for so long stood in your way and he is firmly convinced that if you find that your leaving Holland is imperatively necessary, you should not hesitate to leave your work for some time and take all the rest you need.
In closing may I assure you once more of his best wishes and of his ardent prayers for the further advancement of your work.
Yours in His service, H. Rabbání
Dear and precious co-worker:
It is sad and regrettable that the plan for the publication of so important a book had to be abandoned. I still cherish the hope that Bahaullah will guide you in your devoted and persistent efforts to prepare the way for the consummation of this great and notable service to the Cause. Do not, I pray you, lose courage or hope. I will continue to pray for you and for those you have been so devotedly striving to interest and attract to this Divine Revelation. Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi
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