EXHIBIT 16.1
ARTHUR ANDERSEN
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Arthur Andersen LLP
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425 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3912
513 381 6900
March 11, 1999
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have read Item 4(a) included in the Form 8-K dated March 9, 1999 of Firstar
Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in
agreement with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP
CJC
Copy to:
David M. Moffett, CFO, Firstar Corporation