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March 15, 1999



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:
                                       
                           MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.
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We have read Item 4 of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.'s Form 8-K dated March 15, 
1999 and are in agreement with the statements as they pertain to 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP therein.

Yours very truly,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP