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EXHIBIT 16.1
[LETTERHEAD OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS GOES HERE]
June 29, 2000
Mr. Gerald L. Salzman
President
Daily Journal Corporation
915 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Mr. Salzman:
This is to confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Daily Journal
Corporation (Commission File Number 0-14665) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has
ceased.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
cc: Chief Accountant
SECPS Letter File, Mail Stop 11-3
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
