answer, particularly that portion dealing with the translations in
Russian:

Mrs. ... was raised in Russia; at least in the early part of her life. She
fled with others during the Revolution. Thus her knowledge of Russian
should be excellent.

She has recently become a Baha'i, in Lausanne.

In Lausanne, another woman has become a Baha'i, who is Russian, and is an
excellent linguist. I understand in any translating now being done, she is
being consulted.

It is my thought that your Assembly should correspond with the Italo Swiss
NSA, so as to set up some method of handling Russian translations and
printing. As you know, ..., in Geneva, is Russian, and likewise a good
translator. If your two NSA's set up a General Translating Committee, I am
sure great results would be achieved.

I am sending Mrs. ..., some views of the Shrines and Gardens, which I hope
will give her happiness....

LETTER OF 19 MAY 1956

19 May 1956

Dear Friends:

The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write you concerning the court
case relating to the Temple Land near Eschborn.

You have asked if the decision of the Court should be adverse, if you
should appeal the case to a higher court.

The Guardian feels that if the decision of the Court is adverse, then you
should not appeal the case, but should at once look for another site for
the Temple.

Time is rapidly passing, and no further time should be lost in trying the
case. You should find another piece of land, so work on the Temple may
start. The Guardian is fearful, if there are further delays, either in the
question of land, or the question of Model, the time will have so flown,
that the Temple in Germany will not be built during the Ten Year Crusade.

He assures you of his prayers in your behalf, and sends his loving
Greetings to all the members of the Assembly....

LETTER OF 5 JUNE 1956

5 June 1956

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of April 19th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and
he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He is very happy that Vienna now has its own Haziratu'l-Quds, which will
become the National Headquarters of the Austrian National Spiritual
Assembly when formed.

This important step forward is bound to reflect itself in the teaching
work, and attract many new souls to the Faith.

The establishment of the other Centers in Austria during the past year has
been most encouraging, and he hopes that by Spring of