EXHIBIT 2.1 TO FORM 8-K August 22, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Gentlemen: We have read the statements made under Item 4 of the report on Form 8-K of Silver Butte Mining Company, Inc. dated August 22, 2003 and have the following comments: - -	With respect to Item 4(a), we agree with the statements. - -	With respect to Item 4(b), we have no basis to agree or disagree with those statements. - -	With respect to Item 4(c), we agree with the statements. Very truly yours, /s/ DeCoria, Maichel & Teague P.S. Spokane, Washington August 22, 2003