In His Most Exalted Name
Dhou'l-Qa`dah 12,1395 AH
My dear Ahmad,
I hope that you are doing fine, God willing. We are in good health, thanks to God, but downhearted. May God set matters right. It seems from the way things are that the theological centers will cease functioning unless God Almighty grants some respite. What is important now is to tell Aqa «1» not to send the funds for the time being, and neither should anybody else until we see how things turn out. The second point to tell him is that the ten dollars for absolution from obligations regarding unknown persons has not been received yet, and I do not know the concerned person. Another thing is that according to what we hear, the late Mr. Buroujerdi's «2» spouse is not in good condition. Tell Aqa to send her 500 tumans a month. Also, let me know of your welfare. Convey my regards to your sisters and spouse, and kisses to my dear Hasan. «3» Peace [be with you].
Your father