JOHN & RHETTA SWEENEY
24 Meyer Lane
Hamilton, MA 01982
508-468-1536
508-468-4428 (fax)
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October 24, 1997

The Honorable
David A. Mazzone
U.S. Post Office and Court House
90 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109

Re:        Mediation Summary

Dear Judge Mazzone:

        On September 12, 1997, we presented to you and the FDIC, at your request, our mediation summary which details the unresolved disputed facts and law between the FDIC and the Sweeneys.

        It was agreed at the meeting that the brief would be sent to the FDIC Washington offices and those who had the authority to make decisions regarding settlement of those unresolved issues would review the material. We requested that those who had the authority to settle the unresolved issues be present at the future meetings.

        On October 15, 1997, at your request, Senator Tarr, Bishop Dyer, and our daughter Faith met with you with the understanding, as you had stated to Faith, that you would go over our mediation summary –line by line – and have the Senator and the Bishop, as independent fact finders, write up a statement and give it to the FDIC. When are we going to do this?

        I am in receipt of a letter today from Bishop Dyer whereby he has stated his willingness to meet with the principals of the FDIC in an effort to assist you with your difficult position.

        Therefore, I have sent by certified mail today our mediation summary to the FDIC Board of Directors requesting that they take it under advisement and present a written response to you which details their side of the unresolved disputed issues of material fact and law. This effort is not in response to your letter to Faith of October 23, but rather to assist the mediation process. Indeed, it would be premature to discuss the settlement figures until the FDIC has responded in writing to our written summary of facts and law.

        If your mediation efforts are to be successful, it is only fair that both sides be held accountable to the same set of standards, otherwise the process will in the very least have the appearance of prejudicial treatment. The FDIC must show good faith efforts by presenting to you their written response to our summary.

        We look forward to continuing the mediation efforts and gaining a fair a peaceful resolution as soon as possible.

        Thank you for your consideration.

        Very truly yours,



        Rhetta and John Sweeney

cc:   Bishop Dyer
        Senator Tarr