Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge receipt of your joint letter enclosed in Miss Alexander's note. Shoghi Effendi hopes that through the combined efforts of the Bahá'ís of Tokyo, the Cause will establish a strong center in that city and then begin and radiate its spiritual light to neighboring localities. Now that Miss Root is with you, you should endeavor to awaken new competent souls and then when she is gone strive to ground them firmly in the teachings.
(signed by Ruhi Afnan)
(January 12, 1930)
(in the Guardian's handwriting)
Assuring you of my fervent prayers for you all at the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh. Your true brother,
Shoghi
(Japan Will Turn Ablaze, p. 62)
