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by Mark Towfiq
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Unfolding Destiny
Pages 358-359
 

Letter of 18 November 1955
 
1

The drawings for the Temple in Kampala have reached the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf regarding their suitability.

 
2

Frankly, he was very discouraged by these drawings, as he feels that such an ultra-modern style is wholly unsuitable for a Bahá'í Temple.... It seems to him that the modern influence is now so strong and widespread that it is out of the question to get a discreet and dignified building designed for our purposes.

 
3

...He is sorry to disappoint your Assembly, and regrets the time, trouble and expense which has been involved in finding a design.

 
4

As he cabled your Assembly he also feels that to seek a new Temple site is unwise; from descriptions received at the time of its purchase it seems satisfactory, and there is enough land around it for possible expansion in the future....

 
5

He feels therefore that until your hear from him you (had) better take no further steps as regards a design for Kampala.

Letter of 8 December 1955 [1]

CABLE NUMBER LOCALITIES BRITISH ISLES WHERE BAHÁ'ÍS RESIDE AIRMAIL LIST.
 
6

SHOGHI

 
 

Notes

1. [Replied "exactly 100".]