[LETTERHEAD - PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP]


October 5, 2001



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Dollar General Corporation filed with the
Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K
report dated September 21, 2001. We agree with the statements concerning our
Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,




/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP