EXHIBIT 10.5
XXXXXX BROTHERS
February 14, 2003
Westport Energy LLC
c/o Westport Investments Limited
Xxxxxx Manor
Xxxxxx Xxx
P.O. Box N-7776 Nassau, Bahamas
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant to the underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") dated
December 10, 2002 among Westport Resources Corporation (the "Company") and the
underwriters listed therein, for the limited purpose described in the second
paragraph of this letter, Xxxxxx Brothers Inc. hereby releases you from your
lock-up letter agreement delivered pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement.
The foregoing release is effective solely with respect to the transfer of
up to 11,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Shares"). Your
agreement pursuant to the aforesaid letter agreement shall, except as aforesaid,
remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
XXXXXX BROTHERS INC.
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Vice President
