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EXHIBIT 24(a)
CONSENT OF
GRANT THORNTON, L.L.P.
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EXHIBIT 24(a)
CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP
We have issued our report dated August 15, 2000 on the balance sheet of Atlas
America-Public #9 Ltd. as of July 31, 2000 and our report dated November 17,
1999 on the consolidated financial statements of Atlas Resources, Inc. and
subsidiary as of September 30, 1999 contained in the Registration Statement
and Prospectus for Atlas America-Public #9 Ltd. We consent to use of the
aforementioned reports in the Registration Statement and Prospectus, and to
the use of our name as it appears under the caption "Experts".
/s/ Grant Thornton, L.L.P.
Cleveland, Ohio
August 16, 2000
