THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON

AUGUST 23, 2000

Dr. Khosrow Eghtesadi
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
35 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT 06484-8000

Dear Dr. Eghtesadi:

Tipper and I want to thank you for exhibiting the Pitney Bowes Universal Access Copier at out home on July 25 as we celebrated the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Advancing technology is bringing the world together in a global community through instantaneous information. As revolutionary changes continue, the boundaries that have long defined the life of individuals with disabilities have begun to erode. The Pitney Bowes Universal Access Copier stands as a positive example of how technology can best serve then needs of our society, and we genuinely appreciate your efforts to share this technology with us.

Again, thank you for you participation. Please accept our very best wishes along with our hopes for your continued success in the years to come.

Sincerely,
Al Gore