In His Most Exalted Name
Dear Ahmad,
Your letter which was undated arrived; it is only clear that it was written after the fifteenth of Sha`ban. I congratulate you and your respected wife on your marriage. May you have a long and happy life. Whenever I go to the holy shrine I pray for all of you. May it be accepted by the will of God, the Exalted. However, as to your request for an increase of the monthly stipend, in certain respects it is not advisable. Firstly, as it has recently been observed it is not certain if the funds will reach me. There may be a hand or different hands involved that will not allow them to be received. Therefore, increasing them is not advisable and secondly, it is possible that if you increase them, the objections will increase and the government in any way possible will be incited to object to the principle. Therefore, for the time being caution requires the same manner that exists to be continued; do not rush until we see what comes next. As for the external (men's apartment) I cannot interfere everyday. Act in any manner you see advisable and do not be very particular. The coming or going of the companions or individuals is not important. In any case, act in any manner you see advisable. You may also consult with His Eminence Mr. Sultani «1» in regards to these affairs; act in any appropriate manner. I received a letter from Khanum «2» from Tehran to which I replied. Extend my regards to your respected wife.
Your father