September 18, 2003 Board of Directors Alternative Technologies Resources Inc 629 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Gentlemen, This letter shall confirm my agreement to forgive (cancel) the debt of the Corporation totaling $3,313,773.01, as scheduled on...

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.42

                                   Xxxx Xxxxx
                                 General Partner
                               Decameron Partners
                                000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
                                   Xxxxx Xxxxx
                               Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
                               Phone 000 000 0000
                              xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx


                                             September 18, 2003

Board of Directors
Alternative Technologies Resources Inc
000 X Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000

Gentlemen,

     This letter shall confirm my agreement to forgive  (cancel) the debt of the
Corporation  totaling  $3,313,773.01,  as scheduled  on the attached  Exhibit A,
formerly held by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xx. I acquired this debt on August 15, 2003.

     The  decision  to  cancel  this  debt  is  made   voluntarily  and  without
reservation. This agreement shall be binding upon my heirs and assigns.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx

                                   Xxxx Xxxxx