In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The honorable chieftains of Papi ethnic tribes (may God Almighty assist them) :
I have the honor to inform you that I was most grateful to receive your worthy telegram. I would like to express my gratitude for the honorable Chieftains' sympathy on this important affair. All Muslims, especially the faithful people in that area, justly did whatever they could in this critical affair. May God Almighty protect them all for the benefit of Islam and the Muslims. In fact, you the noble men are the reserves of Islam and among the soldiers of the Living Imam (`a) who along with the clergymen always take action in resolving problems whenever they crop up. May God's blessings be upon you, honorable gentlemen. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini