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Citizens Holding Company
Philadelphia, MS 39350
February 10, 1999
Mr. David Lyon
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
RE: Form 10, Citizens Holding Company
File No. 0-25221
Dear Mr. Lyon:
As you discussed with our attorney, David Webb, I am hereby withdrawing the
above referenced Form 10 filing by Citizens Holding Company.
We will promptly re-submit a new Form 10 filing after we have incorporated the
updated financial information and responses to your office's comments.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Webb
Steve Webb
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
P.O. BOX 209 * PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI 39350 * PHONE (601)656-4692
Internet:www.thecitizensbankphila.com