In His Most Exalted Name
My dear Ahmad,
Your undated letter arrived. I do not know why you have become a careless akhound so soon. From now on, write first the date on top of the letter and then begin writing. With regard to the house, I gave the power of attorney to Mr. A`rabi. «1» He should offer a fair price for the house, receive the payment and give the deed of sale. In receiving the payment, Mr. A`rabi should act as he thinks appropriate. That is, if Mr. Sadouqi «2» asked to buy it for short period installments or gave check for short fixed time, it will be alright. Anyway the matters rest with Mr. A`rabi and the payment should be sent to Najaf. Regarding the seal of the gentleman mentioned, it was not right as you had written but he is not here; he has gone to Karbala and Kazimayn. I will mention it to him upon his return. His return is not definite. He may stay there until after the month of Rajab or later. I wish you health and happiness. May peace be upon you.
Your father
Jamadi al-Awwal 14,1391 AH
P.S. Show this letter to Mr. A`rabi to act accordingly. Extend my regards to Mr. Sayyid Hasan Tahiri, «3» and ask him not to give the permit to that person; either to keep it himself or tear it.