directed me to write your Assembly to amplify
some of the aspects of his dynamic message.

The settlement of these virgin areas is of such an emergency nature, that
he feels pioneering in one of them takes precedence over every other type
of Baha'i service--whether it be in the teaching or administrative fields
of the Faith.

In America some 150 people have volunteered for pioneer service, and some
of them already are preparing to leave for their posts. The Guardian has
informed the American National Assembly, that because of their being the
Chief Executor of the Divine Plan of 'Abdu'l-Baha for teaching throughout
the world, their pioneers may be sent to any virgin area in the world,
regardless to which NSA it may be assigned. If any of their pioneers wish
to pioneer in any of the areas assigned to your Assembly, they will
communicate with you.

There are some general observations which the Guardian shares with you,
and then some specific suggestions which are enumerated below. 1. Every
individual who offers to pioneer, should be encouraged and assisted in
every way possible by the National Assembly. 2. Every application for
pioneering must be expedited, and not allowed to drag in any way, either
in the handling by the NSA or any Committee working out the details for
the NSA. 3. The National Assembly must make the settlement of their virgin
areas, the first order of their business. In other words nothing is more
important at this time, than settlement of the 131 virgin areas. 4. More
than two pioneers should not be sent to any one place; except of course,
unless they are members of one family. In fact, what is wanted is to
settle each area with Baha'is, and therefore, 1 Baha'i will fulfill the
initial task.

The specific suggestions which the Guardian makes, are:

A1. Areas close at hand easy of settlement should be filled first. Then
the areas more difficult, and finally, those which will be difficult.

B2. Whenever a pioneer enters a new territory, a cable should be sent at
once to the Beloved Guardian, giving the name, place, and any pertinent
information.

C3. A report should be sent each month by your Assembly to the
Secretary-General of the International Baha'i Council, giving the progress
of your teaching work in new areas of the Plan, particularly the virgin
areas assigned to your NSA. This does not mean your assembly should
correspond with the International Council concerning administrative
matters in