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EX-10.53 5 dex1053.htm LETTER AGREEMENT, DATED OCTOBER 3, 2003 Letter Agreement, dated October 3, 2003

Exhibit 10.53

THOMAS F. HELMS, JR.

Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS

October 1, 2003

Mr. Jack Africk

Evolution Partners LLC

1200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 211

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Dear Jack:

We are pleased that you are willing to continue as a consultant to North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. As I have often said, we greatly value your expertise and wisdom.

As discussed, the prior terms of your Consulting Agreement shall remain unchanged except that the term shall be extended to December 31, 2004. Those terms will include your annual compensation of $100,000.00, Claudia M. Bayarri on the National Tobacco payroll at a salary of $26,800 plus applicable benefits, and a cellular phone for your use.

If this letter accurately reflects our understanding, kindly so indicate by signing one of the enclosed duplicate originals and returning it to my attention.


Sincerely,

/s/ Thomas F. Helms, Jr.

/s/ Jack Africk				10/3/03
Jack Africk				Date

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