My Brothers!

I sincerely hoped that resolute heroes like those of Isparta and its environs (like the Husrevs and Hafız Alis), strong as steel, would appear here from Kastamonu as well. Endless thanks be to Allah that that province fulfilled my hopes, sending numerous heroes to our assistance. I send greetings to all my self‑sacrificing brothers who are with you, who are always present in my imagination but whose names I cannot write, and I pray for their well-being.