About a year ago, there was some correspondence with your Assembly with
regard to the Baha'is who are in the virgin territories of the Ten Year
Crusade, etc.
The Guardian renews the advice given at that time, that all pioneers in
virgin areas, or new Baha'is who are confirmed in those virgin areas, are
not part of the National Baha'i Community, and cannot vote in elections.
The virgin areas are separate, administratively, and under the
jurisdiction of the National Spiritual Assembly responsible for their
development. The same ruling applies to any Assemblies which might develop
in these virgin areas. They do not become part of the National Baha'i
Community.
The Guardian was distressed to learn of the problems which arose
concerning the election of the Spiritual Assembly of .... However, the
ruling is quite definite, that an Assembly must be elected on the first
day of Ridvan, April 21st. Regretful as it is, ... must now be considered
a Group, until the elections which take place April 21st, 1955.
The beloved Guardian assures you all of his prayers in your behalf. He
sends you his loving greetings.
Faithfully yours,
LEROY IOAS,
Assistant Secretary.