27 November 1947
He was very happy to hear of the progress being made spiritually there[26] , and that now there are 9 Bahá’ís in all. He hopes this will enable you to form a Spiritual Assembly. You may be sure he will pray that this may come about.
[From the Guardian:]
Assuring you of my loving prayers for your success in the service of our beloved Faith and its God-given institutions,
Your true brother,
Shoghi
Letter of 8 December 1947
8 December 1947
Bahá’í Gemeinde Esslingen