|  | Letter of 5 May 1953 | 
	| 1 | Dear Bahá'í Friends: | 
	| 2 | The beloved Guardian has been greatly encouraged by the 
reports which he has received of the teaching activities 
throughout the world. | 
	| 3 | Notwithstanding we have just published the statistical 
book, giving the number of localities throughout the world 
where Bahá'ís reside, yet the Guardian would like to have 
accurate information now, based on the results of the 
elections on April 21, 1953. | 
	| 4 | Will you therefore please send to me just as quickly as 
possible, a statement showing the localities in your country 
and Austria where Bahá'ís reside, and in each instance, 
indicate whether it is an Assembly, a Group or isolated 
believers.... |