Benz_dh.doc

July 18, 2000

Karl Benz
Investors Property Service
517 W Chestnut Street
Leadville, CO 80461

Re: Abandonment of the Camas Prairie-Grangeville Line in Idaho

Dear Mr. Benz:

My colleague Tom McFarland (of the firm McFarland and Herman) has asked that I forward you a copy of the State of Idaho’s Protest in the Surface Transportation Board proceeding referenced above. If you have questions, please contact me at [phone].

Sincerely yours,

Donald L. Howell, II
Deputy Attorney General

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