EXHIBIT 23.3


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS




         Wright & Company, Inc. hereby consents to the use of our analysis
relating to the evaluation entitled "Summary Report, Evaluation of Oil and Gas
Reserves To the Interests of Resource America, Inc. in Certain Properties
Located in Various States, Pursuant to the Requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Effective September 30, 1999, Job 9.510," for use in the
Registration Statement on Form SB-2, No. 333-44130, and Pre-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, No. 333-44130, of
Atlas America Public #9 LTD., and for use by incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form 8-A of Atlas America Public #9 LTD., and any
supplements thereto, including pre-effective and post-effective amendments, and
to all references to Wright and Company, Inc. as having prepared such analysis
and as an expert concerning such analysis.


                                               Wright & Company, Inc.



                                               /s/ D. Randall Wright
                                               --------------------------------



Brentwood, TN
April 24, 2002