Deeply mourn the passing of dearly loved, much admired,
greatly gifted, outstanding Hand of Cause George Townshend. His
death on morrow of publication of his crowning achievement robs
the British followers of Bahá’u’lláh of their most distinguished
collaborator and Faith itself of one of its stoutest defenders. His
sterling qualities, his scholarship, his challenging writings, his high
ecclesiastical position unrivalled by any Bahá’í in western world, entitle
him to rank with Thomas Breakwell and Dr. Esslemont, one
of three luminaries shedding brilliant luster on annals of Irish, English
and Scottish Bahá’í communities. His fearless championship of
the Cause he loved so dearly, served so valiantly, constitutes significant
landmark in British Bahá’í history. So enviable a position calls
for national tribute to his memory by assembled delegates and visitors
at forthcoming British Bahá’í Convention. Assure relatives of deepest
loving sympathy in grievous loss. Confident his reward is inestimable
in Abhá Kingdom.
[March 25, 1957]
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