Thelen, Reid & Priest LLP
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 13:40:36 -0700



Mr. Rod Welch
rowelch@ibm.net
The Welch Company
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111 2496

Subject: Welch, Pier 11 Fender Issue

Rod

[Responding to your letter dated Aug 20, 1999] Our server was down for a few days.

We represent UPR in a number of cases where they have issued bonds for our clients. That puts me in a conflict position with respect to this lawsuit. However, I suggest you write a letter to Timpane and ask for a 30 day extension of time to answer. He should respond to that which may open a line of communication.

Sincerely

Dave

David Buoncristiani, Esq. dbuoncristiani@thelenreid.com