March 21, 2006
Via EDGAR and Facsimile
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Mail Stop 7010
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Attn: | H. Roger Schwall |
| Donna Levy |
| Mail Stop 7010 |
| Re: | Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. |
| Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-131420 |
Dear Mr. Schwall and Ms. Levy:
In connection with the above referenced Registration Statement, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereby join in the request of Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that it becomes effective at 5:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. time on Thursday, March 23, 2006, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Very truly yours,
JEFFERIES & COMPANY, INC. JOHNSON RICE & COMPANY L.L.C.
As Representatives of the Several Underwriters | ||
| By: | Jefferies & Company, Inc. | |
| By: | /s/ Tim Monfort | |
| Tim Monfort, Managing Director | ||
