In His Most Exalted Name
His Eminence Shaykh `Ulama' al-A`lam wa Hujjat al-Islam Mr. Haj Mr. `Ataullah, may his graces last:
Your respected letter arrived. I beseech your health, confirmation and happiness from God, the Exalted. Thanks be to God, I am fine. I hope for your benevolent prayers, especially for the elimination of spiritual distresses. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Rajab 20,1391 AH