What follows is a translation of the letter (pictured below) from the Medical school of the University of Kerman office in Tehran to Dr. Birjandi head of the Health Department in Jiroft. (My apologies for any mistakes in translation, I would appreciate if any Persian speakers would let me know of a better translation.)


Department of Health and Medical Education
Kerman Medical School
Field Office

Date: 12/30/2003
Number: 10/20/543

Dear Dr. Birjandi
Head of the Health Department in Jiroft

With respect, I inform you of the below items from the caring American and Iranian people from the city of Sacramento in America. These items are sent for the treatment of the injured in the Bam earthquake; the total cost of which reached 110,000,000 Rials, which is equal to $14,000. Mr. [Abdollah] Zamani will deliver the below equipment. Please acknowledge their receipt.

  1. (30) Hospital Beds
  2. (30) Hospital Mattresses
  3. (30) Pillows
  4. (75) Sheets
  5. (1) Pulse Oxymeter
  6. (1) Electro Cardio Graph (EKG)
  7. (1) Autoclave
  8. (5) Oxygen capsules 40 liters with monitor
  9. (8200) Different orthopedic screws
  10. (144) Autoclave tape rolls
  11. (90) OK test 250 gram
  12. (5) Wheel Chairs

[Seal and signature]
Head of the Medical school,
University of Kerman Tehran office,
Abdolreza Zahedi