Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your loving letter of April 2nd, has been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. He is happy to receive word of the progress which you are making in connection with the purchase of the Temple Land, and the securing of necessary building permits. He hopes you will encounter no serious difficulties in connection with the building permit, so that work on this most important project, may start at an early date. He will pray for your Assembly, that you may be able to overcome all hindrances, and that the path may be smoothed for an early conclusion of this troublesome matter. So far as the land in Offenbach is concerned, and the plan of the city that we finance road work is concerned—this is entirely impossible. The cost is too high, and furthermore we should not become involved in local civic projects. He sends you his loving greetings.... LETTER OF 12 APRIL 1957 12 April 1957 Dear Bahá’í Sister: Enclosed is the beloved Guardian’s Convention Message, which you will be so kind as to deliver to the Chairman of the National Convention to be read to and shared with the friends. This letter, in order to save time is being mailed by a returning pilgrim, from Rome.... P.S.—Will you please acknowledge receipt of this letter by cable to the Guardian. LETTER OF 18 APRIL 1957 18 April 1957 UNNECESSARY INADVISABLE ROCHOLL VISIT HAIFA SUGGEST HE SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS GROSSMANNS FOR DISCUSSION WHILE HERE... LETTER OF 19 APRIL 1957 19 April 1957 Dear Bahá’í Sister: The Beloved Guardian has been very deeply impressed with the latest book of our dear departed co-worker, Hand of the Cause, George Townshend, “Christ and Bahá’u’lláh”. If you have not received copies, you should send to England for them, so that the Friends may be familiar with its contents. This book outlines clearly the relationship of Christ and Bahá’u’lláh, and presents the manner in which the Bahá’í Faith is setting up the Kingdom of God, which the Christians are praying for. The Guardian feels that your Assembly should make very wide use of this book. You should secure publicity regarding it in the Newspapers, book reviews, where possible. Copies should be sent to the Religious leaders, particularly to the Lutheran high Dignitaries. This book is a challenge to religious leaders, and of course, should be sent, also to those who opposed the Temple Land sale. It may bring some opposition and criticism, but in the long run, it will produce excellent results for the Faith. The Guardian sends you his loving Greetings.... LETTER OF 19 APRIL 1957 19 April 1957 Dear Bahá’í Sister: When His Excellency Mr. Ollenhauer was in Israel, in accordance with the suggestion of your Assembly, effort was made to contact him, and invite him to visit the Shrine and Gardens on Mt. Carmel.