In His Most Exalted Name
Rabi` al-Awwal 1398 AH
I wish to inform your honor that your two esteemed letters were received, one a couple of days ago and the other sent through Mr. Shayasi, just now. I am pleased to know about your well-being. I am not uninformed about the situation. Arba`in «1» was not observed as a holiday here; I have spoken about it.
1. As regards money and inflation, you must economize in whatever way there may be. I do not know why you have not increased the stipends. If there is fear of prevention, it is all right; but please act in any manner that is advisable. I am apprehensive of the work and its being excessive. You must choose trustworthy people for this purpose.
2. At the moment I cannot appoint anybody for keeping all the money; you are in a better position to do so. You know all the trustworthy cases better. I accept whomsoever you choose. However, it is more important that the stipends be used and not remain unused for long. «2»
3. As for the money they use or want permission, you may give permission for whatever sum is possible; it does not matter. What is definite is that it is all right for you to reject whatever is not in conformity. You may give permission if they so require for the school building, mosque, Husayniyyah «3» and such things; there is no alternative.
4. The receipts as written are not appropriate. Please send the list so that I may send the reply. I have not received any receipts or inquiry from Mr. Tehrani.
5. Please be overgenerous to the travelers, and if possible convey my regards to them. I have received Mr. Gerami's letter; please give him my regards if possible. I have no more time as the traveler is about to leave.