.S.A., as assigned in the outline of the
Ten-Year Crusade. The Guardian stated that he had likewise informed the
American N.S.A. to this effect.

The beloved Guardian is very happy over the reports that are being
received of the progress of the Ten-Year Crusade. All but one of the
countries, outside of the iron curtain, have now been settled or assigned
to pioneers. The total number of areas which have been settled under the
Ten-Year Crusade, during this period of a little over 6 months since its
launching, now totals 71. It is surely remarkable, and one of the great
victories of the Faith.

The Guardian sends his loving greetings to you. He prays for your guidance
and confirmation....

LETTER OF 14 FEBRUARY 1954

14 February 1954

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your comprehensive letter of February 5th, replacing your letter of
February 3rd; also your letter of February 7th, dealing with the question
of site for the Baha'i Temple in Frankfurt, has been received by the
beloved Guardian, and he has asked me to acknowledge them on his behalf.

The Guardian was very much impressed with the clear and concise outline of
the investigations which you have made, giving him the best possible
opportunity to understand the situation fully.

The beloved Guardian feels that site "C", Steinbacher-Hohe, appears to be
the most suitable for the Baha'i Temple and future developments. He feels
therefore that your Assembly should immediately arrange for the prompt
purchase of some of the land.

While it would be desirable of course to buy an extensive piece of
property, the finances of the German National Assembly, and the financial
obligations all over the Baha'i world, make it impossible to buy a large
piece at this time; and therefore he feels you should purchase
approximately 10,000 square meters, which it is his understanding would
cost approximately $10,000. Should there be available more than the
$8,000. in the bank to your Assembly, the Guardian would see no serious
objection to purchasing a little additional land, so that the entire
expense would not be over $12,000.

It is noted in your communication you state you have $8,000. in the bank
in Zurich; but that pledges made at Stockholm bring the total amount up to
about $12,000. At the Guardian's direction, I am endeavoring to correlate
all contributions and funds, so we may know the total amount available.

In order to help clarify this matter, will you please send m