Exhibit 16
June 17, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K/A of The Eastern Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2009 and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs (a) (ii), (iv) and (v) therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/UHY LLP