January 20, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: | Ascend Acquisition Corp. |
Commission File # 000-51840 |
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Ascend Acquisition Corp., 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 Ascend Acquisition Corp. dated January 20, 2009. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Sincerely,
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