In His Most Exalted Name
Sha`ban al-Mu`azzam 23,1388 AH
His Eminence Kamare'i, may he live long:
Your respected missive was received. Two or three nights ago a person brought over the news of your leaving; this caused an anxiety. At the very sacred place, I pray to Almighty God for your good health. Now that your missive has been received it is clear from its content that, praise be to God, it has not been very important. I pray to Almighty God for good health and prosperity for you, your family members and other relatives. Thanks to God, we are in good health and Mustafa is sincerely yours. It was written that there is someone from the port «1» Although it is not so much of an importance and no avoidance is feasible from such matters, but I have ordered for it to be investigated. Please convey my regards to all your relatives, in particular your respected sons. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini