In His Most Exalted Name
I beg to inform you that your respected missive was received. I pray for your good health and success. As for the topic that was mentioned, I personally disagree with any action as such and consider non-action better than acting in this way. Moreover, suppose that I release myself from the worry here, still the dimensional theorem that was mentioned is problematic. This in such a way that even you yourself may not be aware of. It could be said that the important figures who were helping enormously, because of the fear of people- from the regime and otherwise- have withheld payment. Isfahan- one of the places that weren't it for the consideration of fear- could have made me needless of others. Nevertheless, some small amounts are coming in from there about which nothing could be done. By such statements, I do not intend to say that these issues are of importance to me. Rather, these are mentioned so that the gentlemen should not suppose that it is possible to pay stipends in Najaf and Qum. Moreover, I cannot cut here anymore and it is not convenient either; the continuance of both is not possible. The matter is entrusted to Almighty God. Perhaps after this, He will provide a relief. May peace be upon you.
A sum of one thousand tumans and another one hundred and thirty tumans were received from Your Eminence. I hope for your benevolent prayers.
Dhou'l-Qa`dah 9,1389 AH