From: Richard Sams <rjfs <at> PARKCITY <dot> NE <dot> JP>
Date: 18 aug 2002
Subject: Re: European/Worldwide Open Championship 2002

Dear Pieter,

Unfortunately I will have to withdraw from the European Shogi Championship
because my mother died today and I will have to attend the funeral and deal
with related matters for the next week. I am sorry for the short notice and
inconvenience caused.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Sams