THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700



March 31, 1999

03 00050 61 99033101




Mr. David Buoncristiani, Esq.
Thelen, Reid & Priest LLP
2 Embarcaderro Center, 21st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Subject:   Common Administration

Dear Dave,

Thanks very much for making inquiries about Communication Metrics in relation to the Dutra settlement. On Jan 7, 1997 Bob Johnston, then president of Dutra, seemed to say he was directly helped by this method. This reflects the goal of Communication Metrics to help everyone get things done correctly and avoid disputes.

Common Administration may be a way to use this capability with the Internet, as an independent resource. Could you comment on applying your suggestion at Asilomar to use clear and concise communication, as set out in the record for today?

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

THE WELCH COMPANY



Rod Welch