The Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
DEC 1 1978
Your Imperial Majesty,
I have reported to President Carter on our conversation and he has asked me to repeat to you his firm intention to support your efforts to restore civilian government as soon as circumstances permit.
You were most gracious to receive me and the Members of Congress. You gave us a better, sober understanding of the problems which you confront.
In the light of these problems, I particularly appreciate the role you expect Iran to play at the forthcoming OPEC Conference. Moderation in setting petroleum prices will be vitally important for the success of the President's efforts to combat inflation and to correct the unwarranted decline of the dollar.
I hope to call on you again under less trying circumstances. With sincere best wishes,
Sincerely,
(signed) W. M. Blumenthal
W. Micheal Blumenthal
His Imperial Majesty
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Shahanshah of Iran
Tehran
Iran
