Exhibit 16.1
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | |||
1201 Louisiana | |||
Suite 2900 | |||
Houston TX 77002-5678 | |||
Telephone (713) 356 4000 | |||
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May 9, 2006
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Burlington Resources Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Burlington Resources Inc. Retirement Savings Plan dated May 9, 2006. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
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