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EXHIBIT 10.9

                               LETTER OF AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           BIOQUEST INTERNATIONAL, INC
                                       AND
                       ALEXANDER CREATIVE CONSULTING, INC.

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                               LETTER OF AGREEMENT

         This document  shall serve as a LETTER OF AGREEMENT  between  ALEXANDER
CREATIVE  CONSULTING,  INC., a Florida corporation with it's principal office at
1200 9TH Avenue N., Naples,  FL 34102,  (herein referred to as ACC) and BIOQUEST
International,  Inc. a Virginia  corporation with it's principal office at 11217
Silverleaf Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, (herein referred to as BQI).

I.   PURPOSE

     Upon signature of this Letter of Agreement,  BioQuest International retains
     Alexander Creative Consulting as "Marketing Management  Consultant" for BQI
     for the  duration of this Letter of  Agreement.  As  "Marketing  Management
     Consultant"  ACC shall  function  under the terms of this  Agreement and be
     authorized to provide marketing communications  planning,  coordination and
     other assistance as required by BQI.

II.  PERFORMANCE

     ACC shall perform all such  services in a  professional  manner,  using due
     diligence,  best efforts and commercially  reasonable  judgment in order to
     deliver the highest quality possible.

III. COOPERATION

     BQI  agrees  to  furnish  ACC  with  accurate  data on a timely  basis,  as
     reasonably  requested by ACC to perform such services.  BQI shall designate
     "contact  persons"  to  whom  ACC's   communications   shall  be  primarily
     channeled.

IV.  COMPENSATION

     BQI shall compensate ACC for services rendered, according to the following:

     A.   Creative & Administrative Labor Costs

          1.   BQI will contract ACC services with an initial  monthly  retainer
               fee of  $1,200.00.  (Based on estimate  of 10 hrs.  per week / 40
               hrs. per month at the rate of $30.00 per hr.).

          2.   BQI  will  also  reimburse  ACC  for any  and  all  direct  costs
               necessary  to  perform  services  within  a  given  budget  or as
               pre-authorized  by  BQI.   [i.e....hardware,   software,  travel,
               lodging,  entertainment,  etc...].  ACC will forward all original
               expense receipts to BQI within 30 days of the transaction and BQI
               will forward repayment within 30 days of receipt.

               Under  this  agreement,  all  ACC-produced  plans  and  other ACC
               produced property and materials shall be the property of BQI upon
               payment by BQI.

          B.   Right of Audit

               ACC shall keep  complete and proper  records  substantiating  all
               services rendered to and on behalf of BQI.

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               BQI shall have access  during  normal  working  hours to records,
               books, correspondence,  receipts, memoranda, and other records of
               ACC concerning any services rendered to and on behalf of BQI.

V.   CONFIDENTIALITY

     ACC, Inc. agrees to abide to non-disclosure  on information  regarding BQI,
     Inc.

VI.  AGENCY CONFLICTS

     ACC shall not contract or perform  services  for any person,  firm or other
     entity which competes directly or indirectly with BQI, and its subsidiaries
     without prior written consent of BQI.

VII. TERM

     This  AGREEMENT  shall commence on August 1, 2000 and continue until either
     party  cancels  it by  giving  60-days  advance  written  notification,  by
     certified mail, return receipt requested.

VIII. INDEMNITY

     Each  party  shall  hold  the  other  harmless  in  and  from  all  claims,
     liabilities, and detriments not arising from such party's actual negligence
     or malfeasance.

IX.  MISCELLANEOUS

     This AGREEMENT establishes strictly an independent contractor  relationship
     between the parties, and employees of ACC shall not be considered employees
     of BQI. This  AGREEMENT  contains the entire  agreement of the parties with
     respect to the matters set forth herein,  and may not be modified except by
     writing  signed by both parties.  This  AGREEMENT  shall be governed by the
     laws of the  State of  Florida,  and the laws of the  United  States  where
     applicable.  This  AGREEMENT  may not be assigned in whole or part,  by any
     party without the prior written consent of the other party.  This AGREEMENT
     is binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties.

     The terms of this Agreement shall remain confidential  between the BioQuest
     International, Inc. and Alexander Creative Consulting, Inc.

X.   EXECUTION

     IN WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of
     the day and year first above written.

     PETER J. EWENS                          KEVIN ALEXANDER
     Chief Executive Officer                 President
     BioQuest International, Inc.            Alexander Creative Consulting, Inc.

     By:  /s/ Peter J. Ewens                 By:  /s/ Kevin Alexander
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     Date:  August 1, 2000                   Date:  August 1, 2000EXHIBIT 10.10

               AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT
                                     BETWEEN
                           BIOQUEST INTERNATIONAL, INC
                                       AND
                           HASTINGS INVESTMETN LIMITED

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September 8, 2000

Ms. Hilary V.E. Jones
Mr. David P.L.Hunter
RE/MAX Freeport Northern Bahamas
#1 Queen's Highway
P.O. Box F-42480
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Phone:  (242) 352-7305
Fax:      (242) 352-3560

Dear Hilary and David:

Per our conversation yesterday,  attached/enclosed  please find our Agreement Of
Purchase and Sale and Deposit Receipt, submitted to you for the purchases of the
Hastings  Investments  Limited  property,  located on Bell Channel Bay,  Unit 1,
Block/Street 2. This is being faxed to you as of this date, without the deposit.
The  original  will be sent to you  tomorrow  via Federal  Express and will also
contain  the  $10,000  deposit  check  made  out to you.  Should  you  have  any
questions, please call me.

We look forward to an expedient  transaction  with regard to this property,  and
trust that you will do all in your power to  facilitate  such. I look forward to
speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

/s/ Peter J. Ewens
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Peter J. Ewens
President

Attachment/Enclosures

Cc:  Raymond Stewart, Esq.
     Vivienne Gouthro, Esq.

PJE/moi

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PURCHASER  COPY [PERMANENT]

PLEASE SIGN/WITNESS WHERE MARKED X______X              ------------------------+
RETURN TO BROKER                                           SERIAL NO:     |
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                                     RE/ MAX
                            FREEPORT NORTHERN BAHAMAS

               QUEENS HIGHWAY P.O. BOX F-42480, Freeport Bahamas
                        Tel (242) 352-7305 Fax 352-3560
                             SALE BY SHARE TRANSFER
               AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT

Freeport________14th September,______ 2000_____ We hereby acknowledge receipt of
a Binder deposit: _____________Ten  Thousand____________________US  Dollars (US$
_____10,000_______)  From:__BioQuest  Center for  Integrative  Medicine  Limited
("Purchaser")  ___or  Assigns  Address:  Suite A, Regent  Centre East,  P.O. Box
F42682,  Freeport,  Grand Bahama, The  Bahamas________________________Telephone:
242-352-8471,  _____________________________________________  deposit to be held
by RE/MAX FREEPORT NORTHERN BAHAMAS ("Agent"), subject to the terms hereof, as a
deposit on account of the purchase price of the following described property:

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:  All the issued Shares of Hastings  Investments Limited
["Hastings"] a Resident Bahamian Corporation with a Builder Investor License and
only asset a Main House with 4  Bathrooms,  2 Bedrooms,  2 Car  Garage,  and a 2
Bedroom Guest  Cottage with 2 Bathrooms,  a Gymnasium,  a Security  Lodge with 1
Bathroom,  a  Gazebo,  a Pool  and a  Tennis  Court,  all on the 3.7  acre  site
described in the attached Listing Flyer,  made a part of this Contract,  namely,
Subdivision:__Bell  Channel Bay Unit  1___Block/Street____________2_____________
Lots# & Zoning:_16 - 23 Multi-Family Residential 1,053' Canalfront [8 Lots].

PURCHASE PRICE
One Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand US Dollars  (US$1,950,000)

TERMS &  CONDITIONS:  ALL SUBJECT TO THE PUCHASER  OBTAINING  FINANCING  AND ALL
REQUIRED APPROVALS TO OPERATE A CONVALESCENT FACILITY IN THE BAHAMAS, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE  APPROVALS  BY THE CENTRAL  BANK OF THE  BAHAMAS,  THE
GRAND  BAHAMA  PORT  AUTHORITY,  THE  MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND THE  DEPARTMENT  OF
IMMIGRATION FOR KEY PERSONNEL.

1.   Within 15 days of  acceptance,  the deposit  will be increased to 7% of the
     agreed Price to be held in an Interest  Bearing  Trust Account by the Agent
     for the benefit of the Recipient.

2.   An Inventory of all of the fittings, fixtures and appliances is to be taken
     by the Agent and will pass by delivery  to the  Purchaser  at Closing.  The
     House will be sold basically, UNFURNISHED, and according to the description
     listed under 2a. and 2b.

     a.   Included  in this  offer  will  be all  appliances,  affixed  lighting
          fixtures,  and any  fittings  adhered  to the wall such as  bookcases,
          valance boxes, built-in mirrors, all window blinds, draperies, sheers,
          garden equipment,  tools and tractor, and all outdoor patio furniture,
          chaises  and  cushions,  all terra  cotta  pots and  plants on patios.
          Included  also are all the  furnishings  and  furniture  in the  guest
          house. In addition,  all ceiling fans and air  conditioning  equipment
          throughout the property are inclusive.

     b.   Excluded are the furniture and artwork in the Main House, except those
          items indicated as included in 2a.

3.   Acceptance by the Purchaser of a Professional Home Inspection Report.

4.   Hastings  is to be in  Good  Standing  with  all  License  Fees  and  other
     Liabilities  paid and there  will be a Warranty  to this  effect and to the
     effect that there are no claims  threatened or pending against  Hastings by
     any persons  whatsoever,  and the Seller will give a personal  indemnity to
     the Purchaser to this effect.

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5.   The Property is BONDED to Hastings,  and at closing the Purchaser  will pay
     the agreed Price including the deposit.

6.   Each Party to pay their own Legal Fees for the Share  Transfer and one half
     the applicable Stamp Duty [5% Each].

7.   The Seller's Attorney will produce a Formal Share Transfer Agreement within
     30 days from the date hereof on terms  acceptable to the Purchaser.  In the
     event the terms of the Formal Share Transfer  Agreement cannot be agreed to
     by the parties then the Purchaser's deposit will be refunded.

8.   A copy of the Schedule of Restrictions will be supplied and the Seller will
     make  Corporate  Documents  available  for  Inspection in Higgs & Johnson's
     Chambers.

The above deposit has been made by the undersigned with the  understanding  that
the Seller  agrees to  surrender  possession  of herein  described  premises  to
Purchaser on or before 15th December,  2000.  Assessments,  insurance,  interest
assessments, rents and other expenses or revenue of said property shall be paid,
assumed or  pro-rated  as follows:  Pro-rated to Seller  before,  and  Purchaser
after,  closing  which shall take place in Freeport on 15th  December,  2000, or
prior  to that  date,  based  upon  receiving  all of the  necessary  terms  and
conditions  having been met. It is the intent of the  Purchaser to close on this
property as soon as is feasibly possible.

Sale will be  conditional  upon  Seller  conveying a title free and clear of all
encumbrances, except as herein set forth:

1.   Annual Service Charges PREPAID & RELEASED
2.   The Schedule of Restrictions that runs with the Property.

The Purchaser will pay the balance due and execute all documents to complete his
purchase at the time of title transfer from Seller to Purchaser.

         IF THIS OFFER IS NOT ACCEPTED ON OR BEFORE 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2000

the  deposit  shall be  returned  forthwith  to the  Purchaser  who will then be
released from all obligations  under the terms of this Agreement.  It is further
agreed THAT IF THIS OFFER IS ACCEPTED AND THE PURCHASER DEFAULTS the Agent shall
pay to the  Seller  one  half  of the  deposit  and  will  retain  one  half  as
consideration for his time and effort and all the Parties shall be released from
any and all future obligation to each other.

                 On behalf of: RE/MAX FREEPORT NORTHERN BAHAMAS
                           Deposit received by:_CHECK

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NOTES:

1.   Dates:  Unless time is made of the essence (and this can be a risk for both
     Parties) all dates are approximate and of little relevance.
2.   The  Purchaser  and  Seller  are each  responsible  for  paying  their  own
     Attorneys.
3.   Each Party will pay one-half of the 10% Stamp Duty.
4.   Recording Fee. The Purchaser pays for recording the Conveyance.
5.   The Property is to be sold BONDED.
6.   Any alterations must be initialled by ALL PARTIES.
7.   All  signatures  must be properly  witnessed,  but need not be notarized at
     this stage.
8.   All  furniture,  fittings,  fixtures and appliances  indicated  under 2.and
     2a.are included, and 2b. excluded, and an inventory will be provided by the
     Agent upon acceptance.
9.   Counter-Proposal  If the seller does NOT accept the offer as submitted  and
     amends or alters this  contract,  it has the effect of cancelling the offer
     until the Purchaser signs his agreement to the changes.

TELEFAX COUNTERPART  AGREEMENT This agreement may be executed  simultaneously in
two or more counterparts,  each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This contingency is
to be noted on the contract.
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                                                               YES
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OFFER TO PURCHASE
I, or we,  agree to  purchase  the  above  described  Property  on the terms and
conditions  stated in the foregoing  contract and do hereby approve,  ratify and
confirm said contract in all respects.

WITNESS                                     PURCHASER

X_____________________________X             X_____________________________(Seal)

                BioQuest Center for Integrative Medicine Limited

X_____________________________X             X_____________________________(Seal)

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER
I, or we, agree to sell the above described property on the terms and conditions
stated in the foregoing contract, and do hereby approve, ratify and confirm said
contract in all respects.

WITNESS                                     SELLER

X______________________________X            X_____________________________(Seal)

X______________________________X            X_____________________________(Seal)

ONCE THE BROKERS HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT AND HOLD A DEPOSIT ALL INQUIRIES  SHOULD
BE DIRECTED TO PURCHASER'S  ATTORNEY IN THE BAHAMAS AT  242-351-5050  OR TELEFAX
242- 351-4959.

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COMMISSION AGREEMENT
I, or we, agree to pay the above signed broker,  as a commission for finding the
above   purchaser(s)   for   the   above   described   property,   the   sum  of
__________________________________Dollars  ($_________________)  or one  half of
all amounts  paid under said  contract if said amounts are retained to the terms
thereof.

WITNESS                                      SELLER

X_______________________________X            X____________________________(Seal)

X_______________________________X            X____________________________(Seal)

                   STAMP DUTY ON CONVEYANCE/SCALE - 1995 SCALE

      Over $250,000.................................................... 10%

                   AMOUNT TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER

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