3 Exhibit 2 - February 3, 1997 - Letter to Hilda

Melinda Pillsbury-Foster

2028 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

February 3, 1997

Dear Hilda,

            Here is the counter-offer on the house.  I also need three title searches and would appreciate your running them for me.  The properties are:

            1.  9547 Burnet Ave.

                  North Hills, CA 93105

                        Last documents in file as well

            2.   2028 Anacapa St.

                  Santa Barbara, CA 93105

                         Last documents in file as well

            3.   Lot 82 of Tract 119, County of Tulare, CA  recorded in Book 19, Page 146 of                           Maps.

                        Last documents in file as well

            Thanks in advance for your kind attention in this matter. 

Sincerely,

Melinda