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Kinder Morgan, Inc.
1301 McKinney, Suite 3400
Houston, Texas 77010
July 27, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission Via EDGAR Correspondence Filing
450 Fifth Street, N.W. and Facsimile
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Mr. Russell Brenner
Mail Stop 4-5
Re: Withdrawal of Kinder Morgan Inc. Registration Statements:
Form S-1, dated May 10, 1999, as amended (No. 333-78165)
Form 8-A (No. 001-15121) (relating to Common Stock)
Form 8-A (No. 001-15121) (relating to Preferred Stock Purchase Rights)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On Friday, July 9, 1999, Kinder Morgan, Inc. (the "Company") announced its
acquisition by K N Energy, Inc. Due to the impending acquisition of the Company,
the Company has terminated its plans to pursue an initial public offering of the
Company's common stock.
Therefore, we respectfully request that the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") consent to the withdrawal of the registration statements
listed above, pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under Regulation C of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. If the Staff of the Commission has any
questions, please call our counsel, David Ronn of Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
at (713) 221-1352. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
KINDER MORGAN, INC.
By: /s/ William V. Morgan
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William V. Morgan
President
cc: Mr. David L. Ronn
Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
Mr. Michael Rosenwasser
Andrews & Kurth, L.L.P.
