Exhibit 16.1
June 10, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan’s Form 8-K report dated June 13, 2005.
We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
The accounting and auditing practice of Rex Meighen & Company, LLP was merged into Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. effective January 1, 2005.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Rex Meighen & Company, LLP |
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/s/ Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. |
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Tampa, Florida |