EXHIBIT 99.1 (THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. LETTERHEAD) June 11, 2003 Via Fax & FedEx (214) 209-2431 Williams Coal Seam Gas Royalty Trust Bank of America, N.A. 901 Main Street, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75202 Attention: Ron E. Hooper, Vice President Re: WTU-Exercise of Call Option Dear Mr. Hooper: In accordance with my email to you of June 6, 2003, please be advised that The Williams Companies, Inc. on June 6, 2003, provided official notice to Quatro Finale IV LLC of its intention to exercise its call option to purchase 2,408,791 units of the Williams Coal Seam Gas Royalty Trust ("WTU"). The exercise date associated with this transaction is June 13, 2003. Very truly yours, /s/ JAMES N. CUNDIFF James N. Cundiff JNC:ss