Exhibit 15.1
The Board of Directors
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
S-3 Registration Statement
With respect to the subject registration statement, we acknowledge our awareness
of the incorporation by reference of our reports dated April 20, 2000, July 20,
2000 and October 19, 2000 related to our reviews of interim financial
information.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such reports are not
considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an
accountant or reports prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning
of sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
KPMG LLP
Providence, Rhode Island
December 5, 2000
