Tuesday, September 4, 2001 about 7:30 am

Ann Butts
Empire District Electric Company
Joplin, MO
Fax: (417)-625-5169

Lynda Thompson
Empire District Electric Company
Joplin, MO
Fax: (417)-625-5169

Empire President Myron McKinney
Empire District Electric Company
Joplin, MO
Fax: (417)-625-5153

Public Service Commission
Governor's Building
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Fax: (573)-526-1500

From:  Marie Ann O'Hara
Bolivar, MO 65613

Dear Lynda Thompson and others,

With the help of my friends and with much difficulty and
hardship, I have been able to obtain the payment of $814.10
for the July and August billing.

According to Ms. Lynda Thompson, this payment will INSURE
that my electrical service will not be disconnected.

Later today, I will fax the certification number on the envelope
which contains the payment.

The post office informed me earlier in the week that due to
the Labor Day holiday, the certified letter may take anywhere
from four (4) to seven (7) working days to arrive in Joplin.

Early next week, I will check on the payment status of my accounts
in order to make certain that the check arrived safely.

As Ms. Lynda Thompson has requested, in the future, I will deal
only with the Joplin office.

Thank you for your assistance.


Sincerest Regards,



Marie Ann O'Hara

 A copy of the August 29, 2001 confirmation agreement