e a statement
of the funds which are available in Zurich, and in Germany, if any, giving
a list of the contributions which have been received. If there have been a
number of small contributions, the Guardian does not require that
information, but simply information as to how much money was contributed
at Stockholm, for instance, how much has been received from large donors,
how much from the friends in Germany itself, etc.

At the same time, I am writing out to other areas, to see if any money is
being held for the account of your Assembly for the purchase of land, in
any other areas.

The important thing now is to procure the land. The Guardian states it is
not necessary for you to refer back to him any specific details regarding
the land; inasmuch as it has now been decided to purchase land in
Steinbacher-Hohe. He leaves it to your Assembly to pick out the best piece
of land in the area for the Temple itself. Later on, when financial
conditions in Germany, and in the Faith generally, are better,
consideration can be given to additional land for Temple accessories, etc.

The Guardian states it is satisfactory to secure designs etc. from
architects, both Baha'i and non-Baha'i, from Germany and also from other
countries. In other words, you are free to handle this matter actively,
submitting designs to the Guardian as they are received by you. The
Guardian of course wishes the Baha'i architects to have an opportunity to
submit their views concerning this sacred edifice.

In connection with your question of how you should proceed, if it is
suitable to ask for designs by architects outside of Germany; this of
course is left for you to handle in your own way. Of course it is suitable
for you to correspond with the Spiritual Assemblies in the countries
involved, asking them to be of assistance in this important matter.

The Guardian is very hopeful that you may be able to conclude the purchase
of the land, by the middle of April. It will be a great victory for the
Faith, if it can be accomplished within the first year of the Ten-Year
Crusade.

The Guardian assures you of his prayers in your behalf, that every
obstacle may be removed from your path, and your actions be both guided
and confirmed....

P.S. In your letter of February 3rd; the maps attached; and your letter of
February 7th, you refer to Steinbacher Hohe as No. C. while in your letter
of February 5th, you refer to it as No. B. So that all documents may have