March 31, 1998

Ms. Maureen M. Middleton

Freeman, Mathis & Gary

Attorneys-at-Law

100 Galleria Parkway

Sixteenth Floor

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Dear Ms. Middleton :

Congratulations on your becoming a partner with Freeman, Mathis & Gary. I am sure that it will be both professionally and personally rewarding to you.

I am sorry I was unable to attend the last breakfast seminar, but I shall look forward to seeing you and your colleagues at your next seminar.

If I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld