Letter [to Sayyid `Abdullah Shirazi]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Eminence Ayatullah Shirazi- may His blessings last- Holy Mashhad,
Thank you for the telegraph message of condolence on the heartrending martyrdom of the Martyr of the Altar Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Aqa `Ata'ullah Ashrafi- blessed be upon his soul.
I pray to the Almighty God for the blessing and forgiveness of that honorable martyr and patience and fortitude for the family of the martyr and longevity and continuation of His favors to Your Eminence. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Muharram al-Haram 2,1403 AH