The author thanks the addressee for his contribution to the Review. He distributes the paper copies to the other members of the Editorial Board. Reviewers' decision on publishability will be reported as soon as possible.

This letter is addressed to all members of Annual Review Board. Chris. Shaw asks to review Petr Partyk's paper and to send any comments to him.

C.Shaw sends to all the members the last materials for the forthcoming volume 5 of the Review and begins to prepare the next volume. He suggests to enlarge the Editorial Board by one or two European members.

C.Shaw, as responsible editor, is considering rejecting the Petr Partyk's paper on the basis of the general comments which are enclosed. He asks members of the Editorial Board to send any comments on this action ASAP.

The author is sorry to say that the Editorial Board has decided the addressee's paper would not be appropriate for publication in the Annual Review.