Goldman, Sachs & Co. 85 Broad Street New York, New York 10004 |
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated 1585 Broadway New York, New York 10036 |
May 9, 2005
Securities
and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-captioned Registration Statement, we wish to advise that between April 22, 2005 and the date hereof 41,057 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated April 22, 2005 were distributed as follows: 36,621 to 15 prospective underwriters; 4,013 to 4,013 institutional investors; 350 to 2 prospective dealers; 1 to 1 individual; 9 to 3 rating agencies and 63 to 14 others.
We have been informed by the participating underwriters that they will comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
We hereby join in the request of the registrant that the effectiveness of the above-captioned Registration Statement, as amended, be accelerated to 2 p.m., Eastern time on May 10, 2005 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Very truly yours,
GOLDMAN,
SACHS & CO.
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INCORPORATED
As Representatives of the
Prospective Underwriters
By: | /s/ GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. (Goldman, Sachs & Co.) |
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Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated |
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By: |
/s/ WILLIAM L. BLAIS Name: William L. Blais Title: Managing Director |