Visit to Enron

Dear Ken,

I am conducting a review of Enron for TCW's equity portfolios. You may
recall that we have spoken several times when you visited TCW for the Board
of Directors meetings. Previously I worked in TCW's Latin America investment
department and have followed Enron's investments in Latin America. I am now
working as an analyst for TCW's equity research department. With the
encouragement of Robert Day and Leigh Crawford, whom you met with recently in
Phoenix, I am considering making a recommendation for the purchase of Enron
stock.

I am writing to you to solicit your help in setting up a visit to Enron for
Leigh Crawford and myself. We are interested in meeting with you, Clifford
Baxter, Jeffrey Skilling, Andrew Fastow, Mark Koenig, Richard Buy and any
other individuals you believe would be helpful in our understanding your
business. We would also welcome the opportunity to tour Enron's facilities.

The date of the visit can be chosen for the convenience of you and the other
managers. The week of December 18th and the early weeks of January are
particularly convenient for us.

Thank you very much for your help and I look forward to learning more about
Enron.

Sincerely,
Shannon Callan
Managing Director
TCW
213-244-0082