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Gentry Resources, Inc.
1177 West Hastings, Suite 2110
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2K3, CANADA
(604) 687-2199
February 10, 2000
Mr. Steven C. Duvall
Mr. Timothy Levenberg
Mr. Michael Hurwitz
Ms. Terry Pentimonti
Ms. Anne McConnell
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549-0404
Re: Gentry Resources, Inc. Form S-1; Commission File No.: 333-82277
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Gentry Resources, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the
"Registrant"), hereby applies to withdraw the Registration Statement on Form S-1
(SEC Reg. No. 333-82277), as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") on July 2, 1999, as subsequently amended (the
"Registration Statement"). We will also withdraw our Request for Confidential
Treatment filed with the Office of the Secretary.
The reason for the Registrant's application of withdrawal is that the
distribution license which is Registrant's primary asset and upon which it bases
its business plan is the subject of a legal dispute and Registrant's ability to
implement its business plan has been seriously undermined. Registrant's
distribution license was granted by Mortenson & Associates, which received its
license from NW Technologies Inc. NW Technologies Inc. has abrogated Mortenson
& Associates' license, which results in a material adverse effect on the value
of the Registrant's equity securities.
No offers or sales of securities were made in connection with the
Registration Statement. The Registrant requests that the Commission consent to
this application on the grounds that the withdrawal of the Registration
Statement is consistent with the public interest and protection of investors, as
contemplated by Rule 477 of the rules and regulations promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933.
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Please do not hesitate to call me at (604) 687-2199, or Jim Vandeberg at
(206) 386-8080 if you have any questions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby makes this application to withdraw
the above-referenced Registration Statement, and respectfully requests that the
Commission enter an order confirming and approving the same.
Very truly yours,
GENTRY RESOURCES, INC.
/s/ Michael Kirsh
Michael Kirsh
President
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cc: James L. Vandeberg
