Dear Mr. Carson,<br/><br/>After reviewing your terms, we are pleased to accept.  Enclosed with this is a check for half the agreed upon amount, the balance to be paid on your departure from Miner's Folly.<br/><br/>Business class flight arrangements have been arranged via United from Logan Airport.  You merely need to present your identification at the gate, and your ticket is assured.  Likewise with the rental car from Boulder.<br/><br/>Although we look forward to speaking with you in greater detail when you arrive in Miner's Folly, I wish to make it clear at this time that, as an independent operative, Universal Mining considers itself in no way liable for any accidents or misfortunes you may encounter during your stay in Miner's Folly.  Nor does acceptance of your terms constitute an offer of employment, nor condone any actions you undertake which may happen to be illegal or unethical.<br/><br/>When you arrive in Colorado, please give me a call to arrange lunch.  I look forward to meeting you at last.<br/><br/>Sincerely Yours,<br/>Robert Kingsly<br/>Human Resources/Recruitment<br/>Universal Mining, LLC<br/><br/>cc<br/>Benjamin Claiborne<br/>Legal Department<br/>Universal Mining, LLC