Launching of the World Crusade signalized spontaneous contributions
from the delegates assembled in Florence to purchase land
for the first Italian Ma
shriqu’l-A
dhkár within the stronghold of
leading community of Christendom. Appeal to national assemblies
of the Bahá’í world to participate in the historic enterprise synchronizing
with emergence of a sister assembly on European continent.
Urged in message, addressed to Hand of the Cause Ugo
Giachery, the selection of the site. Transmitting one thousand pounds
as my contribution for this meritorious purpose to the treasurer,
Anne Lynch, in Geneva.
[May 4, 1953]
