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Subject: Precious man of God.

Mr. Lay,  I am a former employee of Enron and have been through many trials in the past few years.
God has been faithful and seen me through them all.
Dear sir, I can tell you that I can count it all joy.
I just want to encourage you.
These look like very dark times right now.
Call upon the name of the Lord.
Throw yourself on the mercy and grace of the Lord and remember all that he has done.
He is a BIG, GOOD God that LOVES you!
His arm hasn't been shortened that He cannot help you.
You will be glad to know that the true testimony of you as a man is of a good report.
You will glorify God in this.
I am listening to a song right this minute that I so wish you could hear.
It would bring you such comfort.
It is based on the verse that talks about "all of my help cometh from the Lord".
How true that is for you.
Lord Jesus, you are a good God that sees all things.
Mr. Lay is a man of God.
That means he is your child.
You tell us that you are an ever present help in time of trouble.
These troubles are over his head but under your feet.
Lord Jesus, show yourself strong on his behalf.
Glorify yourself and Mr. Lay will give you the glory.
He knows, Lord.
Help him in this time when the waters are flowing over his head.
Hear him from where you are.
We are all but dust.
Who are we that you are mindful of us but you tell us in your Word that You have good thoughts and plans for us and they are for good and NOT EVIL that we may have an expected end.
(Jer 29:11-For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.)
Who can stand except you give us grace?
Lord, you are so good.
Remind Mr. Lay of who you really are.
In the mighty name of Jesus!
Subject: Update for Wednesday/Thursday?

Hello Ken  As we have not had a recent "daily update" from you - I write inquiring about the status of OUR company.
We heard about the acquisition discussions with Dynegy through the press (NOT from Enron's management!).
Clearly, this does not engender confidence in the management's communication philosophy.
We also heard that there is a meeting planned with Enron's banks on Friday - again through the press!
Communication failed again.
Further reductions in confidence came as Enron restated it's financial statements for the period 1997 through 2000.
Again this news was provided by the press!
Couple of questions for you - who were the commercial folks putting together the LJM, Chewco etc.
deals?
Who were senior managers approving these deals?
Perhaps Enron should part company with some of those folks too.
Where was the board and where were you when these deals were being done?
There appears to have been no corporate governance at the relevant periods!
On a personal level, I have invested many years in this company.
I currently have a holding of approx.
4,500 shares which I purchased because I believed in the company.
I also have numerous share options.
Unfortunately, this episode has obliterated my confidence in management and in particular in you and Jeff Skilling.
I suspect you guys are ok - as you had the foresight (knowledge?)
to cash out your holding during the latter part of last year and most of this year.
Please be aware that the fate of thousands of people rests in your hands.
I would be interested to hear your views.
Subject: Visit with President Fox

Ken,  After numerous efforts to secure an audience with President Fox, we have been successful in scheduling a lunch with him on the 27th of June.
In addition to our usual reasons for taking this very important one-day trip, I have been advised by Presidencia (equivalent for our "West Wing") that during this face-to-face meeting, we would have the appropriate opportunity to invite President Fox to visit Houston.
I have just received written confirmation of the 2:30 p.m. luncheon meeting.
I will be going to appropriate GHP Boardmembers and major investors to determine who would be available to participate.
I wanted to give my leadership heads up and request any thoughts or ideas that you may have on this subject matter as well as to determine your availability.
Regards,
Subject: Good luck

Mr. Lay, Just wanted to let you know that we're keeping the faith, and wish you all the best in your endeavor to pull Enron out of this current predicament.
And that we're working as hard as ever to make sure that Enron remains the pioneering innovative company that it is.
Sincerely hope everything ends favorably.
Warm Regards, good luck and God bless.
Ash Menon
Subject: Request for Contribution/ IN ERROR

A request for 2002 contribution was mailed from the NCPA in error this week.
We realize Enron is going through a tough time, and wanted to apoligize for sending a request for money at this time.
John and I wish you our best, and know your strength will overcome this challenge.
We appreciate your efforts on our behalf, and look forward to seeing you in the future.
jng
Subject: The September 11th Fund

Hello Members, As a matter of information, it is very important you read the document below.
As a member of our Board, it is possible that you could be approached by individuals who may listen to a nationally syndicated radio talk show entitled, Glenn Beck Talk Show.
If you have any questions, please give us a call.
(Click to open)   <<nov8statement.doc>>
Subject: Second AFL-CIO Letter to Enron

Dear Ken,   I am forwarding to you a copy of a second letter that you  and Dean Powers will be receiving later today from the AFL-CIO and the  Amalgamated Bank.
This letter will also be released to the press.
It  addresses the AFL-CIO's and the Bank's concern that board  procedures be adopted that would help ensure comprehensive disclosure to  shareholders in light of a possible upcoming transaction involving  Enron.
If you, Dean Powers, or your staffs would like to discuss the  ideas in the letter or our thoughts about possible additions to the Enron board  please do not hesitate to contact me or my colleague Bill  Patterson.
Sincerely,
Subject: Thank You!

Mr. Lay,  Just wanted to send you an e-mail to let you know how much I appreciate all you have done for Enron employees.
I guess I have been more sad thinking about what you must be going through.
Just know that many people love and respect you.
God bless you,  Rita
Subject: Cindy Olson said

that you respond to emails.
I just wanted to let you know that while I am angry and upset over what is going on, I think you have been terrific.
I feel you are a victim of things that have gone on as are some of the rest of us.
I have enjoyed very much working for Enron and had planned on this being where I continued my employment, it is a terrific place to work.
I've been looking at positions outside of Enron though.
This is not due to Enron, this is due to my preference in management.
I just wanted you to know.
Good luck.
Ginger Sinclair
Subject: Safety Advisory:  Campus Mailrooms Closed for Cleaning (11/12/01)

CAMPUS MAILROOMS CLOSED FOR CLEANING Officials Continue Precautionary Measures to Ensure Campus Safety  D.C. Department of Health Director Dr. Ivan Walks today confirmed that one (1) of a total of 54 environmental samples from Howard University's Main Mailroom on the ground floor of the Administration Building tested positive for evidence of Anthrax spores.
Howard University officials immediately closed the site and, after contacting CDC (D.C.) Team Leader John Brooks, have already initiated the clean-up process, which is expected to be completed within the next 12 hours.
The University has hired IT Corp., the same company contracted to clean the Brentwood (U.S.) Postal Station in Washington, D.C., to clean the mailroom.
In resolving the situation, the University also contacted the FBI, CDC and the EPA and has affirmed that the measures being exacted at Howard are in line with established, recommended protocols.
In maintaining its proactive stance, the University hired a CDC-approved contractor, Nichols Environmental Associates, which began testing the mailrooms on Nov. 8.
As a precautionary measure, mailrooms in Carver, Slowe, Meridian, Howard Plaza Towers, and the schools of Divinity and Law will be closed until testing has been completed.
Each of these sites receives mail directly from the Brentwood facility, including Howard University Hospital's mailroom which will be tested on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Results from the tests are expected within the next 72 hours.
All employees of these mailrooms have been notified about the clean-up process and each will report to the University's Employee Health Center at Howard University Hospital on the morning of Nov. 13 for additional, precautionary evaluation as well as instructions for reporting to alternative work sites.
As a precautionary  measure, the University had already placed more than 300 mail-handling employees on prophylactic medications in line with D.C. Department of Health and CDC protocols, beginning the week of Oct 21.
Of the individuals identified, none have shown signs of illness from the Anthrax bacteria.
Incoming mail will be stored at a secured campus site until completion of work at the main campus mailroom.
As stated previously, employees with medical inquiries or health concerns are encouraged to contact their personal or family physicians.
Students with medical inquiries or health concerns are encouraged to contact their family physician or the Student Health Center.
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Subject: Roster Request

Gentlemen, attached is a current roster of WPO Forum Members.
Please review it carefully and advise of any corrections.
I would like to e-mail an updated copy of this to you and your assistants by the end of the month.
Mr. Hollingsworth takes over as moderator of the group on January 1st.
Mr. Everett and Joy have done a wonderful job the past year and are a hard act to follow.
But, I will do my best to keep you all informed.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to keep the process running smoothly or assist you in any way.
I'll take all the help and/or suggestions that I can get!
Subject: Summary of NPC Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Ken:  Pete van de Gohm and I attended the NPC meeting in Washington on June 6 where the final draft Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) subcommittee document was presented to the Secretary of Energy and the NPC membership.
The draft document was accepted and the final document is being prepared.
At your request, we are pleased to continue working with Archie Dunham and the NPC subcommittee to attack the next phase of the project, the development and implementation of an Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or ISAC.
The ISAC will be the tool in providing threat information to the industry and is the main focus of the CIP project.
This next phase may require the involvement of an Enron attorney and a business lead as the ISAC will likely take the form of an LLC or similarly structured entity.
We will address these as the need arises with Jim Derrick and Steve Kean.
We feel we have made a great contribution to the energy industry by moving this project forward, and we are eagerly looking forward to our continued involvement.
Regards,
Subject: Dec. 11 BoD Meeting Presentation

We had previously discussed Stan's group presenting a business unit update at the Dec. 11 Board meeting, and he will begin preparing soon.
I recommend we proceed with his business unit review at this meeting, particularly given the important role his pipeline assets play in the debt and equity financings and his other businesses play in the asset sales program.
Please advise if you do not feel this business unit presentation is necessary.
I am soliciting agenda items from other areas of the company and will keep you informed.
Thank you very much.
Paula
Subject: Information on ENRON Broadband

Gentlemen:   As I mentioned to Nathan, Infolink has an interest from a financier capable of providing us with up to $400M for the purchase of Enron assets.
I have a teleconference scheduled with them on Wednesday morning and need more information to provide them ASAP.
Nathan has mentioned that other parties have been in discussions to purchase Enron Broadband (in whole).
I am assuming that a due-diligence package exists.
What I am looking for is:   1)       A complete list of assets (fiber routes, co-location facilities, equipment).
2)       Balance Sheet and Income statement for Enron Broadband.
Please breakout the income statement by month and category.
3)       Customer List along with MRRsand terms of contracts 4)       Any Continuing Financial Commitments (leases, etc.)
that exist.
We already have an executed confidentiality agreement.
If something else is required, please let me know ASAP.
Yours truly,   Prieur J. Leary, III/CEO Infolink
Subject: WSJ - for confirmation

Gentlemen,  Forgive the string of emails, but I thought a more expedient way to confirm Mr. Lay's current reported holdings would be to lay them out in a spreadsheet.
This is a list of both Mr. Lay's direct and indirect holdings at companies I understand he is either a director or executive of.
Please let me know if there are any errors, and I have one question about what Mr. Lay's indirect holdings of Compaq are.
Many thanks, and I look forward to hearing back from you by Tuesday morning (Nov. 13).
Regards,
Subject: Enron Prize

Ken,  I wanted to let you know that I spoke with W.O.
King at the Baker Institute earlier today.
Everything is ready for tomorrow's activities.
There will be a great deal of media coverage for the event.
Many media outlets will be accessing the live video feed of Chairman Greenspan's speech.
However, the media will not be able to interview any participants directly.
Chairman Greenspan will only answer written questions submitted by the audience (including media), and those questions will be vetted twice.
I will be receiving the media advisory that has been distributed and the most current media attendee list from the Baker Institute tomorrow.
I will provide that to you as early as possible.
You probably know that, because of his position, Chairman Greenspan can not accept the prize itself, but only the "honor" of being named an Enron Prize recipient.
For that reason, the Enron Prize will not be present on stage during the ceremony.
Karen Denne, Christie Patrick and I will be attending.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information prior to the event.
See you there, Terrie
Subject: Compensation distribution

Mr. Lay,  Reuters just had an article that said upon closing of the Dynegy deal, you will receive $80,000,000 which buys you out of your employment contract.
Is this true?
If so, since you said in your speech that we are all feeling this pain together, will there be a distribution of the $80,000,000 back to the people who's lives have been crushed and will receive no additional compensation.
It seems unjust that while the people who had nothing to do with the downfall get nothing, the people who were involved in the downfall continue to be well compensated.
I,  as a trader on the gas floor,  am sitting here at my desk still making all attempts to make money for the company, wondering if  I will be getting my next paycheck.
Then I read that you are getting an additional $80,000,000.
I, as well as my fellow employees, feel betrayed once again.
What is the old saying about kicking the dead horse?
The difference is that this horse is still barely breathing and your $80,000,000 just sucked out the final bit of life.
The management level you have been at provides you the inside scoop on all these bad deals and the "pump and dump" that senior management has done to Enron stock over the last years.
It is a disgrace the way you and your senior management have ruined so many peoples lives.
How could you not know that the company would be taking a fall when you signed back on.
Other CEO's coming back into companies under the same situation have accepted no compensation until the company gets back on its feet again.
It seems that you knew what was going to happen, and were able to milk Enron out of another 80 million dollars.
I have learned a valuable lesson about how business really works.
As an employee, one should milk their company for everything they can get out of it no matter how many people are hurt.
Enron has been a cutthroat stab you in the back organization for a long time.
I always thought it was just my fellow employees doing every thing they could to get ahead.
I never realized that this was the creed that senior management lived by.
Senior management must have been in their offices rolling on the floor every time some employee spoke up about trying to make vision and values a success.
You and your teams fine example has changed my life forever.
Aside from the fact that my kids will no longer be going to college, you have changed my thinking for ever.
I will never again believe anything my employers tell me.
I will never again put my company as a top priority.
It is a travesty what you have done to so many peoples lives.
Tom Donohoe
Subject: Buy Out?

Dear Mr. Lay, As a former Enron employee who is suffering from the recent Enron stock price drop I would like to respectfully request that if there's anything you or anyone can do at Enron to keep Jessie Jackson's hands off of Enron, please do it.
Jackson is nothing more than a extortionist and the less anyone has to do with this man the better.
I still have my 401 K plus another 2100 stock options invested.
Maybe it's more than Jackson has, I don't know, but from my point of view I trust your leadership and don't want him involved.
If there is anything I can do as an Enron stockholder, please let me know.
As for the buy out, I feel that all of us who own Enron stock will be the loser since the stock will more likely increase in value much quicker on it's own...
I was an employee of Enrons for a number of years or until Enron started bringing in New York Talent such as Phillippe Bibi and his best friend's Arshak Sarkissian, Lenna Pearlman and the like.
We had an excellent technology shop and while I was there I built the EDS later to be ETC trading floor infrastructure.
It worked great but Bibi and Arshak treated our technical support staff like a bunch of country bumpkins.
I'm originally from Missouri and made Texas my home and it was just too much to take the abuse from someone with just a green card.
I know it's too late to say it now, but Enron lost a lot of great talent since the foreigners took over.
Best regards,
Subject: ENRON - A Study in How So Few Could Screw So Many

Mr. Lay-  After reading the news of your $60,000,000 to $80,000,000 payout, I am disg= usted and appalled all over again.
Unfortunately, that's a daily occurrenc= e.=20  I have been employed with Enron since May of 1993, when Enron purchased LRC= .
I was very skeptical of Enron back then and was unsure of my future with=  the company.
As time went on, I got more comfortable with the Enron way a= nd learned how to survive and even be a little successful here.
I became a=  believer in the things Enron could accomplish, a champion of our hard-nose= d, driven executives (at least some of them).
I bought Enron stock and hel= d on to those valuable options.
Over the last 18 months, my coworkers and I have viewed the weekly, sometim= es daily, selling of Enron stock and exercising of options by our top execu= tives (past and present and including you).
We came up with all kinds of r= easons that the executives would be doing this -- they're so overly compens=
Subject: VOLUNTARY TERMINATION

KEN  Why don't you announce you are accepting volunteers for termination and full severance like you did in London?
You can save ENE money & make people happy.
I am sure the staff that remains will  be happier also.
Subject: Bowen Press Release

Apologies for the short notice, but we would like to issue the attached press release tonight, so that we have announced Ray's appointment prior to tomorrow's conference call.
If you have any comments or changes, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Subject: Transition

Mr. Lay:  I appreciate the time you took to review my memo concerning internal communications suggestions.
Cindy Olson called to thank me and Sarah Davis did meet with me to discuss the memo.
I have some ideas regarding the transition and would like to share them with you and/or your communication transition team.
Could you please put me in contact with your team handling the communications for the transition or meet with me personally to discuss?
I would only take a few minutes of your time.
Thank you again for your time and all that you have done for us.
You have a large following that are here to support you and Enron.
We just need direction from the top, more importantly, you.
Subject: Recent Announcement

Dear Mr. Lay:  I would like you to know that I appreciated your decision to waive your change of control payments.
I found your decision an encouraging action during this challenging period.
Sincerely,
Subject: message

I have had the upmost respect for you since joining Enron and it was reaffirmed with your message today.
I don't agree with your decision to give the money back but I think it speaks volumes as to your character.
Good luck wherever you go and thanks for the leadership you have provided Enron.
Sincerely,
Subject: Change of Control Provisions

Ken -   Although I cannot pretend to feel the pressure you have felt over the past year, I do appreciate your interest in the employees as expressed in the current decision regarding the Change of Control Provision.
In light of the current circumstances, it is an honorable action.
I wouldn't be here (4 yrs; as an Analyst, then and currently an Associate) if I didn't believe in Enron and would have left long ago.
Enron has had a profound impact in more than the energy sector, and will continue regardless of Enron's form, simply based on its historical innovation.
To have our health and have had the opportunity to do what Enron has done is astonishing, especially these days.
I wish you the best in time ahead.
Be well, Ilan
Subject: Thank you so much!~!~!~!

Ken,   I can't begin to tell you how much I admire you.
I still trust you, I still believe in you, I still think you are making the right decisions for the future of this company.
Do you know why?
Because I absolutely love the Enron that you built.
Enron believed in me.
Enron took a chance on me.
Enron made me into what I am today.
I'm a single mom that started in the back office, worked her way up onto the Weather Derivatives Desk and finally onto the Natural Gas Trading Floor in Energy Risk Management.
Where else could anyone get these sort of opportunities?
NO-WHERE.
I'm so proud of this company.
I know that it will rise from the ashes and be reborn into something new.
Warmest regards,
Subject: Enron Announces Plans to Merge with Dynegy

Mr Lay - If you really think that this sale creates a "great opportunity" for shareholders then you are more out of touch with reality than I previously thought (unless you were referring to Dynegy shareholders).
Under your "leadership" the shareholders have been devastated, employees have lost their retirements, college funds have been desiminated and reputations have been ruined, including your own.
While I applaud your forgoing of the $60 million dollar payment I suspect having taken it would have only added to outrage and probably weakend your position in forthcoming lawsuits and don't feel that it was as self efacing as you have lead us to believe .
Under your direction Enron has promoted bafoons, charletons and incompetents to the highest management ranks.
You personally did everything imaginable to lose the confidence of the investment community, in my opinion.
This has got to be the financial disaster of the decade, all under your direction.
You said Jeff Skilling left for "personal reasons" and there were not hidden financial problems.
You told us you were becoming more transparent in financial disclosures and then tried to slip a $1.2 Billion dollar equity reduction by us.
The list goes on and on.
Why should we believe you now.
One more thing Mr. Lay.
I suggest  take the listing of  "executive awards" off the internet site.
I suspect new "awards" will be coming out soon.
And please don't waste your time sending me self serving "feel good" memos anymore.
I finally caught on to you.