EXHIBIT 16.1

                               [BDO Seidman LLP]


March 9, 1998

Securities and Exchange Commission 
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549


Gentlemen:

     We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4 of Form 8-K 
for the event that occurred on March 4, 1998, to be filed by our former client,
Texoil, Inc. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar
as they relate to our Firm.

Very truly yours,
  
/s/ BDO Seidman LLP
    BDO Seidman LLP