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[SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION LETTERHEAD]
October 14, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
SEC FILE NO. 333-56545
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Scientific
Learning Corporation (the "Registrant") hereby requests withdrawal of its
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-56545) on the grounds
that current market conditions do not support a public offering of the
Registrant's Common Stock at this time.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Sheryle J. Bolton
Sheryle J. Bolton
cc: Jeffrey S. Zimman
Nora L. Gibson