Exhibit 16.1
April 19, 2010
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Astro-Med, Inc.
File No. 0-13200
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Astro-Med, Inc. dated April 19, 2010, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP