Referring to your letter of May 5th, with regard to the model of the Temple. I cabled you May 14th, that the Guardian had not approved any design for the Temple. He simply felt that there was possibility of the design of Architect Rocholl, No. 102-A being developed into a suitable design. He has not been satisfied with the submissions, but when the revisions are sent by Mr. Rocholl, he will then reappraise all of them to see if any can be given further consideration. Please refer to my letter of November 23, 1955, item 6, in which it is stated the Guardian felt “the cost should run about $300,000 or a little more; certainly on the outside, not more than $400,000.” The Guardian has directed me to advise you, that he now feels the maximum which should be spent on the construction, is $300,000 and no more.... LETTER OF 19 MAY 1956 19 May 1956 Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your loving letter of May 13th, has come to hand, and I am hastening to 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 Bahá’í, in Lausanne. In Lausanne, another woman has become a Bahá’í, 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 Bahá’í Friends: Your letter of April 19th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.