Congrats!!! I wonder why they sent an email? What is the date your letter is dated & when do you have to reply by?
I got an email too, after I got the letter in the mail. I was one of the first batch to get the letter but I lagged on sending in my letter of intent. So Patty emailed me saying that they wanted to make sure that I was receiving correspondence, and she also attached the letter to the email. I think they were running up against the initial November 30th deadline so they want to hear back from as many people as possible before they start sending letters of acceptance out to people who are on the alternate list.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!