(Editors note: This was an email written to my bank)

Hello,
I would like to inquire into the timing of two ATM withdrawals on Feb 9, 2009. My online account doesn't offer this information. I went to an ATM to withdraw $200, however, after entering my PIN number, selecting the amount of money, and the Machines saying "please wait for your money" (or something to that effect); Nothing came out.
I called an attendant over, who said the transaction didn't register, etc. I then went to the adjacent ATM and took out

$184.99. However, I firmly believe the first transaction DID register.
Thus, I am hoping you can confirm the timing of the two transactions copied below. If they are within 5 minutes of each other, then I believe the $204.99 was deducted from my account, and I never received the funds. (I spent +-5 minutes standing next to the ATM waiting for attendant)
If the two transactions are separated by more than 5 minutes, then I do not remember taking the money out, and that is my own fault.
First Transaction:
Feb 9, 2009 3850 LAS VEGAS ATM
WITHDRAWAL ($204.99)
Second Transaction:
Feb 9, 2009 3850 LAS VEGAS
ATM WITHDRAWAL ($184.99)
I am not trying to weasel my way out of casino losses. There are two things that support my argument: 1) No sane person would pay $5 atm fees multiple times if they could avoid it. And 2) While I may suck at gambling, I'm too risk averse to play $200 in 5 minutes at a blackjack table. (Pls. see credit card payment history, my USAA Brokerage holdings, credit report and/or whatever else may help in this argument).
Thanks for looking into this and I look forward to your reply.
Thanks,
Stuart