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                                                                   Exhibit 16.01



[Scott Beggs & Company Logo]




April 30, 2002



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

Commissioners:

We  have  read  the  statements  made by Shoshone Silver  Mining  Company  (copy
attached),  which we understand will be filed with the Commission,  pursuant  to
Item  4  of  Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated March  20,
2002.  We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

/s/ Scott Beggs

Scott Beggs & Company