26 August 1956

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your loving letter of July 17th was duly received, and its contents presented to the Beloved Guardian.

For the Endowment in Austria, no more than $1,000. should be spent. I cabled you with regard to the gift of Mr. ..., asking his full name, or initials, if you do not have the full name. This information is necessary as he may be an individual whose voting rights were withdrawn by the ...

NSA, and if so, his contribution cannot be accepted. As soon as I have his first name and initials, I will be able to tell, and will then let you know definitely.

Your report for the year 112 in English has been sent on to the Guardian, for his study and perusal....

LETTER OF 24 SEPTEMBER 1956 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

24 September 1956 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has received your letter of August 17th, signed by those present at the Summer School, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was happy to see that the Hands of the Cause were represented there, also that Baha'is from different countries were present.

The friends can gain much spiritual reinforcement by drawing on the inner strength of their fellow-Baha'is; and the Guardian hopes those who went to Esslingen this summer received this renewed power from mingling with other Baha'is; and returned to their homes more determined than ever to carry forward in the speediest and most efficient manner possible-the work of the World Spiritual Crusade.

He appreciates the prayers of the friends, and sends you all his loving greetings....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Spirit of Baha'u'llah sustain you in your splendid activities, aid you to acquire a fuller grasp of the fundamental and distinguishing features and teachings of our beloved Faith, and lend a great impetus to its onward march,

Your true brother, Shoghi

LETTER OF 27 SEPTEMBER 1956

27 September 1956

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write you to ascertain the present status of the purchase of the new site for the Temple in Frankfurt.

As you know he attaches the utmost importance to this matter, and regrets that it has not been consummated up to the present time. He is becoming fearful that the Temple will not be built in Germany, during the Ten Year Crusade, unless there is some strong immediate action taken in connection with the purchase of the land, and then the prosecution of the construction work.

Will your a.s.sembly please let me know by return airmail, what the status is of the land purchase....

LETTER OF 27 SEPTEMBER 1956

27 September 1956

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Please refer to your letter of July 17th and my reply of August 26th, with regard to a gift of $1,000 from ... to the Austrian Fund.

It is satisfactory to receive this gift, as ... is a Baha'i of record of the ... a.s.sembly.

As I wrote you however, it cannot be used for the Endowment; as a gift of $1,000 has already been made by ... for this purpose. Thus ... should be informed, so he may direct in what manner he wishes the money used, or if he gives it for the General Fund, which is, of course, best....

LETTER OF 27 SEPTEMBER 1956

27 September 1956

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write your a.s.sembly, to ask the status of the purchase of the Endowment in Austria, which he hopes will be purchased shortly. This should be a relatively simple matter, and he hopes it can be followed through promptly.

He likewise is anxious regarding the incorporation of local a.s.semblies. He hopes your a.s.sembly will review the matter further at this time, to see if more a.s.semblies cannot be incorporated at this time....

LETTER OF 28 SEPTEMBER 1956

28 September 1956

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The beloved Guardian has received your recent letter, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was grieved to hear of the pa.s.sing of Mr. Rahmatollah Saffar. He deeply appreciates the services rendered the Faith by him, and wishes to extend his loving sympathy to his family, and to a.s.sure them of his prayers for the progress of his spirit.