than thirty (30) meters in
accordance with the Town Planning arrangements of the area.

As you know he is most anxious about this very vital Goal of the Ten Year
Crusade and sincerely hopes that all of the barriers will now be
eliminated and you will soon have authority to begin construction work.

He is praying for you and for the success of your labors. He sends his
loving greetings....

LETTER OF 5 SEPTEMBER 1957

5 September 1957

Dear Baha'i Friends:

In a recent letter from ..., he states that he has made an offer to the
German NSA to defray the expenses of translating the latest book of Dr.
Townshend, "Christ and Baha'u'llah" and to pay for its publication in
German.

As I have written you previously, the Guardian attaches the utmost
importance to this book as he feels it will clarify in the minds of
everyone the relationship of Christ to Baha'u'llah. It may shock some of
the Orthodox religious leaders but at the same time perhaps we have
reached the point where a shock will do them good. The Guardian feels that
even at the present if there should be some adverse criticism, in the long
run the publication of this book and its wide spread will bring about
renewed interest and activity in the Faith.

Thus he hopes your Assembly will see that the book is now published at an
early date, particularly inasmuch as the expense of publication has been
defrayed by....

LETTER OF 22 SEPTEMBER 1957

22 September 1957

Dear Baha'i Brother:

At the instruction of our beloved Guardian I am writing to inform you that
he has requested Mr. Varqa to forward to your Assembly on his behalf the
sum of five hundred pounds sterling. This contribution is to assist in the
many tasks your Assembly is carrying out....

LETTER OF 26 SEPTEMBER 1957 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

26 September 1957 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter dated August 22nd, which you all joined in signing, has been
received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you
on his behalf.

He was indeed happy to see that so many of the friends were present, and
is sure it was a great inspiration and joy for all.

The thoughts of all the Baha'is everywhere are now centered on achieving
the goals of our glorious World Spiritual Crusade, and the Guardian
assures you of his prayers that you may become assisted to perform nobly
your part, whatever it may be, in the present stage of this great
Crusade..