In His Most Exalted Name
Jamadi ath-Thani 25,1398 AH
After extending my greetings and salutations, let me state that I have received your letter and pray to God the Almighty for your health and prosperity. I am in relatively good health, thank God, but the difficulties are many. It is hoped that these be eliminated by your honor's sincere prayers and those of all the other gentlemen. Please convey my greatest regards to His Eminence Ayatullah, your father, «2» may his blessings last long. I beseech God the Almighty to keep him healthy and happy. Please do not forget me in your benevolent prayers for my salvation. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini