Exhibit 10



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John E. Hayes, Jr.
Chairman of the Board



August 14, 1998

Mr. David C. Wittig
President & Chief Executive Officer
Western Resources, Inc.
818 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS  66612

Dear David,

     Reference is made to our letter agreement of April 27, 1995, and the
supplemental benefit outlined in paragraph 3 thereof.  The Company and you
have agreed that you become eligible and shall fully vest in such supplemental
benefit on May 1, 1999, and on or after such date you may, at your option,
receive the full amount of such benefit in a lump sum.

                              Sincerely,



                              /s/ John