[AETNA LETTERHEAD] 151 Farmington Avenue
[AETNA LOGO] Hartford, CT 06156
Linda M. Hernandez
Prospectus Development Unit
ARS Operations, TS41
(860) 273-0912
August 26, 1997 Fax (860) 273-3004
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Filing Desk
RE: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and its Variable Account C--
File Nos. 33-81216, 811-2513
Prospectus Titled: Group Flexible Premium Deferred Variable Annuity
Contracts for State University of New York (SUNY) Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to certify
that the Prospectus Supplement contained in Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to
the Registration Statement for the above referenced Registrant does not differ
from that which was filed electronically on August 21, 1997. In reliance upon
paragraph (j) of Rule 497, the Prospectus Supplement is not included herewith.
If you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact the
undersigned at (860) 273-0912.
Sincerely,
/s/ Linda M. Hernandez
Linda M. Hernandez
