Exhibit 16
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March 4, 2005



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (copy
attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to
Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated March 4,
2005. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
However, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP makes no comment whatsoever regarding
actions by the Company's Audit Committee in securing the services of another
independent registered public accounting firm.

Very truly yours,


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP