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Subject: Expense Reports Awaiting Your Approval

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Owner: Mark E Koenig Report Name: Miscellaneous IR Expenses & Boston trip Days In Mgr.
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Subject: Wine Country Visit

Ken:  When things settle down and you can get away, Polly and I would love to host the Lays out here in the Sonoma Valley.
The guest house is done on our Sonoma farm and we would love to see you.
We realize that Aspen is always there for you, but if you want some sunshine and wine-tasting, please don't hesitate--and calling us at the last minute
Subject: Upset stockholder

I have found the events of the last two months to  be among the most unsett= ling in my 15 years of owning stock in public  companies.
I have sold my 1= ,800 shares of Enron Corp. because I no longer  have faith in the board to = be a good watchdog for the best interests  of the shareholders.
I just don= 't understand how senior managers can  manipulate the financial results of = the company for the past five years and only  recently be discovered.
I ex= pect the board to act as more than a lap-dog  for senior management.
I am = encouraged you turned down the chance to  accept a $60 million payday for t= his merger that salvages what little  shareholder value remains in Enron.
= I would expect the board to seek  repayment of any and all bonuses paid to = senior managers based on these  inaccurate financial results, including the=  estimated $30 million paid to the  CFO, who allegedly is the architect of = this scheme to defraud  stockholders.
Had I known the company was apparent= ly built on smoke and  mirrors, I would have sold my stock long ago and not=  be forced  to watch my  children's college fund be pocketed by executives = who have little regard for the  stockholders they were hired to serve.
I g= uess the only lesson I can take  from this is that no company, no matter ho= w large or prestigious is safe from  dishonest management.
I do not includ= e you in this group, but I do believe  you and the board bear some blame fo= r allowing this happen for the past five  years.
=20 Wayne Heilman Former Enron Stockholder
Subject: Financial Analysts' Reports for 6.08.01

Please open the attached file to read the complete text of the following items:  00:19AM EDT  8-JUN-01 MERRILL LYNCH (S.FORTUNA) AAPL CPQ DELL APPLE COMPUTER:PEELING BACK ESTIMATES  07:04AM EDT  8-JUN-01 ABN AMRO INC. (GODFREY,GEORGE J.)
MSFT INTC MICROSOFT CORPORATION: INTEL MID-QUARTER UPDATE IS POSITIVE FOR MICROSOFT  04:08AM EDT  8-JUN-01 CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON (CHOPRA, AMIT) AM CALL: SUNW: NOT SEEING THE BOTTOM  06:51AM EDT  8-JUN-01 PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES (K.ALEXY) HAND PALM CPQ HAND: HAND GETS SQUEEZED, SHARPLY LOWERS GUIDANCE  06:29AM EDT  8-JUN-01 SALOMON SMITH BARNEY (JONATHAN JOSEPH) INTC INTC: REITERATES Q2 GUIDANCE; NO CHANGE TO ESTIMATES  10:03AM EDT  8-JUN-01 MORGAN STANLEY/DW (MUNSON, GILLIAN) CPQ DELL: BANTER ON A BUDGET-WITH DELL   <<6.08.01 Analyst Reports.doc>> The analyst reports provided are reports prepared by independent analysts who monitor and track Compaq's performance.
These reports are not prepared by or at the direction of Compaq and as a result, Compaq is not endorsing or verifying the information contained in these reports or endorsing any of these analysts.
These reports are being provided solely for business reasons and as a result, do not distribute these reports to other individuals outside of Compaq.
If other individuals are interested in receiving the reports provided herein, please contact Elizabeth Davis in Compaq's Investor Relations Department at elizabeth.davis@compaq.com.
Subject: CHANGE OF CONTROL PROVISION

Mr. Lay,   I wrote you a few days ago concerned about the news articles describing the amount of money passing to top management during Enron's crisis.
This morning I received an e-mail that states you are going to forgo the payment under the Change of Control Provision which amounted to between $60 to $80 million depending on which article you read.
I want to commend you on this decision which most likely would not have been made by a lesser man.
Your credibility and your personal integrity have both gone up a notch in my estimation.
Thank you,
Subject: Our support/Best Wishes

Dear Mr. Lay,   I just wanted to drop you a  note and personally wish you the best of luck with Enron Corp. through the  holidays and in the coming new year.
Although I am not a stockholder,  I've always believed that Enron Corp. was on the cutting edge of everything  that was good about the energy business, and what's right for Texas in  particular.
My wife works for the  American Heart Association here in Austin.
She said you and your  company have been a long time and generous supporter of AHA.
Thank  you for that.
As I was reading in the  Austin American Statesman this morning, I understand that you have gone to great  lengths to do "the right thing" for everyone  concerned.
I firmly believe  that you will come out of this situation on top and continue to prosper and  profit as always.
P.S.
I hope that my email moniker of  "elduque" didn't throw you.....I am not with any east coast competitor!
I  picked it up while watching a World Series game last year and thought it  appropriate at the time, when Yankee pitcher "Elduque" was busy striking  out the side.
Here's hoping you can do the same!
Best Wishes For The Holiday Season!!
Respectfully,     Douglas Smith
Subject: Thank You

We all realize how hard this has been on you personally and professionally.
Your gesture yesterday was further solidification of your integrity and intestinal fortitude.
I personally, would be proud to work for any company you are running.
Thank you and good luck.
Subject: Thank You

Last night when I left the Enron Building, once again I was so very depressed thinking that another executive was taking millions of dollars away from Enron and leaving the employees to fend for ourselves.
On the way home I heard your announcement on the radio that you were not going to exercise that part of your contract.
Thank you for restoring my faith in Enron.
I truly appreciate the sacrifice you are making and thank you for thinking about the employees.
Subject: Your decision

Mr. Lay,   I do not know you other than what I have been told by peers.
Everything has been with regard to a very high respect for you personally and what you have done with Enron.
I am an employee in the $40,000 dollar range of EOTT and can not comprehend the salaries and monies made by top executives in shares given and "privileges" extended.
It is an honorable thing you are doing by not accepting the $60 + million but I personally feel you deserve something.
You have worked hard, probably worried many hours, and yes, probably played hard and enjoyed much and with the empire you have built will continue to live the rest of your life in luxury (a very enviable position to be in).
We are all where we are because of decisions we have made and your employees made their decision based on their best judgement call at the time.
Working for a company is like a marriage.
You put your faith, trust and confidence in the person of your choice and that person can change and put you through a lot of turmoil and grief, the same with the company you marry.
Employees will be able to recoop some of their savings once their stock has been converted to Dynegy.
I am not trying to change your mind about the money but want you to know that their are employees with feelings and a good mind to think things through and feel you are justified in accepting some reward for the dynasty you have helped to build.
Good luck to you in the future.
Continue to enjoy your life.
Respectfully,
Subject: You Did a Good Job

Dear Mr. Lay:  In this trying time of second-guesses and angry shareholders, I wanted to let you know that I have appreciated working for you and share a quick story of how you shaped my view of Enron and the corporate world in general.
My second rotation as an associate was to write speeches for the Office of the Chairman.
Generally, I was creating presentations for Jeff Skilling, but I did create a couple for you as well.
The one I remember best was for the speech at Astro Hall for the Houston Energy Conference where we announced Enron Online.
Not only did you let me lead the internal roundtable (I remember sitting at the table, trying to keep my composure as Greg Whalley, Dan Leff, Louise Kitchen and others asked specifics about the slides I created), but you also (generally) agreed with my answers and thanked me for a job well done.
That night, I shared a bottle of champagne with my wife and truly believed I could do anything!!
So, as far as I am concerned, you have done a tremendous job.
Everything happening now is unfortunate.
It happened on your watch and thus is partly your responsibility.
But you have stepped up to the plate, most likely saved more jobs than lost, and been accountable in more ways than one.
Being a leader in good times and in bad, and more importantly affecting the lives of your employees on a personal basis, are truly attributes that I hope to continue in my lifetime.
I just wanted you to know that you have truly made a difference in one man's career.
And I feel all the better for it.
My prayers go to you and your family.
Best regards,
Subject: Anniversary Luncheon

Dear Mr. Lay,  I am one of many long time employees who has lost my life's savings and my kid's college fund.
Today I am receiving my 15 Years of Service Award and having my Anniversary luncheon.
Would you like to attend?
My Department would appreciate a candid picture of how this could have happened to such a great company.
I have gone through tough times and many good times with Northern Natural Gas, InterNorth and Enron.
I was always so proud to be a part of this company.
Should I have seen this coming?
I was just another sheep following and believing everything our leaders, Skilling, said regarding the probability of Enron's stock splitting.
I didn't play the market but looked at my 401K stock purchases as long term retirement and continued to put money into the 401K even when we (my family) were struggling to do so.
I too grew up on a farm in Missouri.
I was raised under the same Midwest rooted values and the strict convictions of my father that you did not take charity or borrow money.
He also preached that to sue was not the way to correct a wrong.
I was always a little prideful that you too were a Midwesterner, with those rooted values of high integrity, compassion, and honesty.
Life goes on.
I hope to continue my employment though all of this and will continue to be a great employee, only now for Dynegy.
This  is also a concern since I am in my late 40's.
My job, my kid's education, and my retirement weigh heavily along with the atmosphere we are all currently living in.
This reality is a struggle with many unanswered questions and devastating concerns for the future.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Respectfully yours,
Subject: Thanks Ken

Ken:  I think this is very honorable for you to take the position of not accepting your severance.
That would be hard for anyone else to turn down.
My hat's off to you!
Having retired from Enron, we can use any help from you possible to preserve the retiree benefits in the new Dynegy, Inc. organization.
If you have any influence over Dynegy, Inc.
Please ask them to keep the Inactive Employee (Retiree) Medical provisions.
My wife, Brenda, still has fond memories of meeting you.
She was in the RED wheelchair at our last meeting.
Thanks and good luck in your future and we always enjoyed receiving your family Christmas card and picture,   Dennis & Brenda Alexander Sealy, Texas
Subject: "Outside the Box" Employee Morale Idea

Although I realize it is likely too late, an alternative to forgoing the incentive clause under your employment agreement would be to instead accept the $60 million, and set up a lottery for Enron employees in which 30 winners would each win $2 million (or some variant, i.e.
10 winner for $6m, 120 for $500k etc.).
This could be done for employees of record at the time of the merger.
The idea clearly has pros and cons, but on the whole I feel would create some positive news for people to focus on in this difficult time.
It would certainly be a non-traditional and positive way to close the Enron era.
Subject: Merger

Hello,   I feel like I am in a bad dream and when I wake up all this merger stuff will be a joke.
Why Dynegy?
The culture is so different.
I had the opportunity to work for Dynegy and there where many racial and uncomfortable events that happen for many employee's.
We lost our name with this Merger as well as the pride.
I truly believe another solution will come to surface.
Hopes and Prays can developed us all from this disappointment.
Thanks,
Subject: Today's Article

Dear Ms. Smith and Mr. Calme,  I am sorry you could not reach me for comment on today's article.
I did not receive any messages from you on my home phone, cell phone, office phone or via email or fax, so I am not certain how you actually tried to reach me.
Nonetheless, since you seem to have run out of stories to report and have decided to focus on transactions for 1997, I thought it would be helpful to address some of the facts that you did not present in your story.
Three other partners, David Cox, Edward Ondarza and Sean Shaub, started Paper & Print Management to develop a derivatives market for pulp and paper products.
Mr. Cox and Mr. Ondarza were also brought into Enron when Enron purchased the rights to the company and gave me the contract you described.
Mr. Cox received the same compensation terms as I did and Mr. Ondarza received slightly lower compensation.
Both Mr. Cox and Mr. Ondarza are still with Enron.
You may be familiar with Mr. Cox as he was featured in an article that Fortune ran on Enron a couple of years ago.
The $1 million payment was used to purchase rights to the business from the Southern Company, who had funded our startup costs.
With the acquisition, and to this date, Enron is the leading market maker in pulp and paper derivatives.
I believe they have transacted over $15 billion notional since they acquired our company.
I do not have access to the specific P/L because I am no longer with Enron, but the pulp and paper trading organization at Enron generated enough profit to fully repay the cost of purchase, including the contracts provided to myself, Mr. Cox and Mr. Ondarza, inside of two years.
If I can answer any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
Email is best.
Take care, Mark
Subject: Golden Opportunity to Impact DOE/EERE Programs & Budget

Newly appointed Asst.
Secretary for EERE, David Garman, is urgently seeking input on the 31 programs administered by his department.
Do not miss this opportunity to provide written and/or oral comments on the program objectives, deployment, and if programs are meeting their objectives as well as recommendations for future objectives and implementation.
[See Public Notice Attached].
Your input will be used to help determine the future of these programs, identify new programs, and provide the basis hopefully for a DOE supplemental budget increase.
A.
Seven public meetings will be held around the country from June 12th  - Jun 26th.
You should at a minimum submit your recommendations in writing to DOE [instructions contained on page 2 of the announcement].
B.
Be as specific as possible and cite success stories as well as failures.
Brief comments are also welcome to show general support and/or need for improvement or termination.
Please be as constructive as possible to help restore funding for those programs you support.
C. Please provide me with copies of any written comments by email so the Alliance can hopefully incorporate your suggestions in our written comments as well.
This is one of the most important and timely opportunities you will have to impact these programs.
Asst.
Secretary Garman needs our input!
Feel free to contact me with any questions by email or calling 202-530-2213.
Subject: Thank You

Hi Mr. Lay,   I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your gesture regarding the $60 million.
It has been a true pleasure working for a man with such integrity and geniune concern for his employees.
My heart goes out to you as I can't begin to imagine the sense of loss you must be feeling.
I am however, aware of our (your employees) loss, as I'm sure we will never again experience someone of your character and magnitude.
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Subject: Holiday Party???

Mr. Lay,  I understand that we may not be having the holiday party.
I think this would be a huge mistake!
We have worked hard all year and recently haven't had much to celebrate.
I know alot of women (myself included) who have already bought their dresses.
I think this could be our Enron Swan Song and go out with a bang!
I think what you did about your bonus was the most unselfish thing a man in your position could do.
I have been honored to work for a man of your caliber.
I hope my next CEO can live up to your very high standards!
Regards,
Subject: Expense Reports Awaiting Your Approval

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Owner: Mark E Koenig Report Name: Miscellaneous IR Expenses & Boston trip Days In Mgr.
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Subject: Message

Dear Dr. Lay:  Today was Diwali, the festival of lights.
As I sat and prayed this evening my thoughts turned to you and I said a small prayer for all of my friends at Enron.
I have as you would expect been following the events of the last few weeks with concern.
I wish you all the strength and resolve as you commit yourself to leading Enron through these difficult times.
You have always been a leader to those who have worked closely with you and have surely faced more difficult times than these and successfully.
Best Wishes from all of us at THOT Capital,
Subject: ... we definitely made some very bad investments ...

Ken and Greg  I am part of the Enron Tax Department, assigned currently to Enron Global Assets, previously to Enron India.
Your comment regarding the very bad investments Enron made in international assets is absolutely true.
Perhaps the assets themselves are not all that bad, Enron just over-paid, over-built or over-leveraged.
In some cases, I suspect we did all three!
But that's not the point of this message.
When you make statements like you did in yesterday's Investor conference call it erodes EGA's ability to sell those assets (who wants to buy a very bad investment ?)
and chokes the spirit of the employees who have remained loyal to Enron and continue to support the needs of EGA.
The 100 or so members in the EGA support group did not make the bad decisions.
Those were made by former and current executives, RAC, Enron's Board of Directors, and others who were well-qualified to make such decisions.
I cannot begin to tell you how hard Tax, Legal, Accounting, PR, etc.
worked to make the best of what often-times looked to us to be a stupid if not bad investment.
Many of those who remain have devoted several years to Enron's international experiment.
We've given up dinner with our families, weekend soccer games and campouts, in many cases we have even sacrificed our good health.
I suspect we will continue to make those sacrifices in order to close asset sales and efficiently return to Enron the remaining value.
Please, when you proclaim to the World the very bad investments Enron made, take some time to remind those of us who are left to unwind these investments that Enron is fortunate to have some very bright and dedicated employees diligently working to contain the damage already done.
Sincerely,
Subject: An Enron Employee's Perspective

Dear Mr. Lay,  It would be difficult for me to describe the excitement I experienced when I first knew that I was soon to be an Enron employee over a year ago.
I came into Enron in EES August 2000 as an Account Manager in the Costa Mesa office.
I asked for the most challenging assignment available and was given the opportunity to manage the relationship and contract execution between EES and the majority of our marquis national customers (Owens-Corning, Suiza, Quebecor, General Cable, Packaged Ice etc).
I really loved that assignment and (according to the PRC) was excellent at what I did.
I (like many others at Enron) left a very lucrative job to join EES and I have turned away several opportunities since joining the company.
I had envisioned being a part of something as exciting and innovative as Enron as more rewarding than following more lucrative job offers.
Now, I find myself in a position that I would have never dreamed of: *		I'm uncertain about my job security *		Like so many others, I've lost significant personal wealth *		I'm not proud or excited to tell others that I work for Enron *		I fight with my instinct to leave hoping that I can be a part of something good coming from all of this.
I don't understand how this could have happened.
So many decent, hard working, loyal, honest people are being devastated by the results of questionable management, a lack of leadership and the appearance of abject greed among Enron Sr. executives.
This is a truly sad state of affairs that will be the subject of so many "B" school projects most of which will focus on our mistakes.
So, what can a guy so far down the food chain do these days to help right the ship?
I am here, I do not want to abandon ship and I am ready willing and able to make a difference.
Mr. Lay, there are some brilliant employees buried below layers of management that have proven little more than incompetence.
Consider finding time to visit the troops in the field and solicit input.
I believe you can find more hope for resurrection out here than behind the filters that exist between you and your real employees.
My prayers are with you,
Subject: Board/Senior Management Retreat - June 2003

As we begin to work on our board/senior management retreat for 2003, we would like to test your interest in the possibility of holding the meeting in Shanghai during the week of June 15, 2003.
The tentative schedule would be to travel on Monday, June 16, arriving in Shanghai on Tuesday.
Meetings would take place  Wednesday through Saturday, with departures on Sunday.
Please let me know if such a schedule would be feasible for you, keeping in mind that at this point we're simply trying to determine if you would be able to devote this week to the trip.
Alecia DeCoudreaux
Subject: personal

Ken, I'm sorry about all of the negative press you are receiving.
We missed you at the forum meeting this past Monday.
The only valid critism anyone can lay on you is that you were too good of a corporate citizen for our city.
We're thinking of you.
Peter   - C.DTF
Subject: Print Alert:  MOTTEP on "Parade"  (06/10/01)

The Sunday, June 10, issue of Parade Magazine (the Sunday Newspaper Supplement), will feature Howard University's Dr. Clive Callender, renowned transplant surgeon and founder and principal investigator of the Nation Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP), based at Howard University Hospital.
The purpose of the article is to increase awareness of the need for more organ donors.
The article will also feature National MOTTEP's toll free number and the website address.
Subject: Thanksgiving story to share with family and friends for Kenneth Lay  ...

Happy Thanksgiving Kenneth...  For any changes to your record, please use reply on your e-mail program with this entire message included because each record is individualized.
Your private record is in "WWW."
Feel free to share this story of Thanksgiving with friends and family