[His Eminence Grand Ayatullah Imam Khomeini, Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran- may his blessings last:
After greeting you and praying for your success, in accordance with your letter dated Bahman 5 «1» in which you had honored me by delegating to me the task of forming a provisional government of the Islamic Revolution, I, hereby, wish to introduce to your honor five of the selected colleagues, who have also been approved by the Revolutionary Council, and hoping for divine assistance and Supreme guidance, request your permission for them to assume the responsibilities entrusted to them.
The gentlemen are:
1. Dr. `Ali Shari`atmadari: Culture, Arts and Sciences Minister;
2. Engineer Hasan Islami, Ph. D.: Post and Telegraph Minister;
3. Admiral Ahmad Madani, Ph. D.: Defense Minister;
4. Dr. Ghulam-Husayn Shukouhi: Education Minister;
5. Nasir Minachi: Information and Propagation Minister.
Prime Minister Mahdi Bazargan
Esfand 3,1357 AHS]
In His Most Exalted Name
They have my confirmation as well. May they be successful, God willing.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini