Exhibit 16.1 (Company Letterhead) Lovelett, Skogen & Associates, P.C. 104 South Wolcott Street, Suite 735 Casper, Wyoming 82601 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Double Eagle Petroleum Co. Commission File #0-6529 Dear Sir/Madam: Lovelett, Skogen & Associates, P.C. ("LSA") was previously engaged by Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (the "Company") as the Company's principal accountants. Except as set forth below, we agree with the statements contained in Item 4 of the Company's Form 8-K regarding an event occurring on October 13, 2003: o LSA is not in a position to agree or disagree with the Company's statements in paragraph one of Item 4 regarding recommendation and approval of the Company's Board Of Directors regarding replacement of LSA and the Company's engagement of HEIN + ASSOCIATES, LLP. o LSA is not in a position to agree or disagree with the Company's statements in paragraph four of Item 4 regarding consultation between the Company and HEIN + ASSOCIATES, LLP concerning the items indicated in subparagraphs (i) and (ii). Very Truly Yours, /s/ Lovelett, Skogen & Associates, P.C. - --------------------------------------- Lovelett, Skogen & Associates, P.C. Casper, Wyoming October 13, 2003