UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20580

Office of the Secretary

July 28, 1997

Mr. Ben C. Burkett, II
Burkett Consulting
7126 Alpha Road
Dallas, Texas 75240

Re: Softsearch Holdings, Inc., and Geoquest International Holdings, Inc. - Docket No. C-3759

Dear Mr. Burkett:

This letter is to inform you that, pursuant to Paragraph III of the above referenced order, the Commission has appointed you to serve as trustee to effect the divestiture required by Paragraph II of that order. Respondents have ten days from receiving notice of your appointment to execute the trustee and marketing agreement, Exhibit B to the above referenced order.

By direction of the Commission.

Donald S. Clark
Secretary