Exhibit 16

 

June 6, 2014 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Grant Thornton LLP 175 W Jackson Boulevard, 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60604-2687 T 312.856.0200 F 312.565.4719 www.GrantThornton.com

Re: Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.

File No. 000-01227

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. dated June 6, 2014, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

Grant Thornton LLP

Grant Thornton LLP

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