The letter, which will be delivered today, is the first formal communication from the board to the dissidents, and underscores the board's support for Mr. Purcell.

Lincoln's letter underscores his commitment, throughout the Civil War, to one goal: preserving the Union.

The letters underscore growing concern over whether the administration has adequately balanced the needs of the energy industry with the requirements of the act.

This last letter underscores the somewhat melancholy feel to any collection of James's letters.

With peace talks now under way in Washington, Mr. Wallach said, the letter "underscores his commitment to peace and to reaching an agreement with these people."

A fund-raising letter from the group underscored the point.

The two letters underscore the mounting frustration in Washington with the government of Sudan.

The letter underscores the difficult and compromising position of the social workers, who are expected to both aid and inform on their clients.

The Chancellor's letter underscores his belief that the boards still have a critical role to play, despite the drastic shift in power created by a state law in December.

But the letter underscored the uncertainty surrounding the Viralizer.