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151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156
Linda M. Hernandez
Prospectus Development Unit
ARS Operations, TS41
(860) 273-0912
October 1, 1998 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. 33-75982, 811-2513
Prospectus Titled: Variable Annuity Contract for Public Employer
Deferred Compensation Plans (Section 457)
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to
certify that the Prospectus Supplements contained in Post-Effective
Amendment No. 16 to the Registration Statement for the above referenced
Registrant does not differ from that which was filed electronically on
September 16, 1998. In reliance upon paragraph (j) of Rule 497, the
Prospectus Supplements are 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