SEC Company Response from Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. (CIK 0001316710) — Jun 24, 2005
Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. (CIK 0001316710)
Date: June 24, 2005 · CIK: 0001316710 · Accession: 0000950133-05-002800
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Wachovia Letterhead
June 24, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re:
Columbia Equity Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”)
Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-122644)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Acting on behalf of the several underwriters, we hereby join in the request of the Company
that the effective date of its Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will become
effective at 4:00 Eastern Time, on June 28, 2005, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we, acting on behalf of the several
underwriters, wish to advise you that, between June 16, 2005 and June 24, 2005, we distributed
15,648 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated June 16, 2005, of which 10,148 copies were
distributed to other underwriters. The majority of these copies were distributed to investors,
including individuals and institutions. Copies of the Preliminary Prospectus were available to
anyone requesting the same at the offices of the underwriters.
We confirm that we are aware of our obligations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and that we have and will comply with Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, with respect to the distribution of Prospectuses. We have been informed by the other
underwriters and dealers participating in the distribution of this offering that such persons have
and will comply with Rule 15c2-8 with respect to the distribution of Prospectuses.
Very truly yours,
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC
acting on behalf of the several underwriters
By: /s/ Raymond G. Williamson, Jr.
Raymond G. Williamson, Jr.