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APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Dragon Systems, Inc.
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Name of Registrant
Delaware 04-2764754
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(State of Incorporation) (IRS employer identification number)
320 Nevada Street
Newton, MA 02460
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(Principal office address)
Pursuant to Rules 477 and 478 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the undersigned, having power of attorney under the Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement"), File Number 333-69211, relating to
common stock, par value $0.04 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Dragon
Systems, Inc., being the agent for service of process named in the Registration
Statement and being an authorized representative of Dragon Systems, Inc.,
hereby requests that the Registration Statement be withdrawn, effective
immediately. Dragon Systems, Inc. no longer intends to sell the Common Stock
registered thereby.
DRAGON SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ John D. Shagoury
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Name: John D. Shagoury
Title: President
Dated: April 26, 1999
