To: Jeffrey EpsteinUeevacationagmail.com] From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Thur 7/18/2013 1:33:32 PM dear Bill i cannot believe that you have chosen to both disregard and discard our friendship developed of over the last 6 years . I am aware that accidents happen , it is how each of us has chosen to deal with this unfortunate event that has me dismayed beyond comprehension. you have decided to discharge me from my job, had Larry, your pr person tell me that I engaged in morally inappropriate behavior and then asked me to be the major actor in a cover up so that you can maintain the reputation that you have worked so hard to achieve. Shortly after my critical eye operation I spent my day having your emails read to me so as not to misss a beat. when I could see out of one eye , my first task was to correct my vision in that one eye so that i could read them myself. I assumed the dedication to our relation ran both ways. Larry has now asked me to recommit to a confidentiality agreement and have categorically told me that you were of the firm mind that we should no longer have any direct ongoing business relationship , with a total disregard for its impact on the public perception of MY reputation. you have requested that I diligently avoid the truth, tell people that bill will not invest with me , and craft and answers that suits yours and Melindas needs. In fairness , you did agree to send you a letter of recommendation should a future employer ask for one. You have told me that Melinda insists , on me ignoring our friendship not even communicating with you unless Larry ( ? ) is copied or present. Though you have consistently maintained, that I could not have done a better job, and that i was underpaid compared to my contribution, you then beyond all sense of fairness, and frankly, decency , said that as "generous" compensation for keeping the gates reputation intact, you would , let me keep what we agreed I had already owned ( the investment parti