January 30, 1997

Mr. John Mellinger

Firstar Trust Company

777 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dear John,

An additional $259,496 capital call has been requested for the TCW/Crescent Mezzanine Partners, L.P.

Enclosed are the special instructions to process the wire transfer.

The funds should be withdrawn as needed from the Distribution Account. The Capital Guardian Fixed Income Fund should be used to fund any shortfalls in the Distribution Account.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Very truly yours,

Robert N. Berkopec

RNB/km

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