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EXHIBIT 16.1
BDO LETTERHEAD
June 8, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Bruker Daltonics Inc. Form S-1/A Registration Statement Filed June 9, 2000
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read the disclosure under "Changes in and disagreements with
accountants on accounting and financial disclosure" of the Form S1/A
registration statement of Bruker Daltonics Inc. filed June 9, 2000, and agree
with the statements contained therein as they relate to our firm.
Very truly yours,
/s/ BDO von Riegen, Lienau, Sucker & Partner GmbH
BDO von Riegen, Lienau, Sucker & Partner GmbH
cc: Bruker Daltonics Inc.
