In His Most Exalted Name
12,1393 AH
His Eminence Sayyid al-A`lam wa Thiqat al-Islam Mr. Tabataba'i, may his graces last:
Your respected letter was received sometime ago; however, there are only few reliable individuals through whom I can send the reply. «1» I hope for your benevolent prayers. It is hoped that, God willing, you are always successful, healthy and happy. Thanks be to God, the Exalted, I am physically fine; however, there are many mental worries. It is hoped that God will set right (the affairs). May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi Khomeini