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June 18, 1996
BY EDGAR
Attn: Filing Desk
Investment Management Division
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Request for Amendment Withdrawal
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477 of the Securities Act of 1933, we would like to
withdraw a filing for Acorn Investment Trust. In error, it was filed with
incorrect exhibit types. Please withdraw accession number 0000950131-96-002833,
form type 485APOS, filed June 17, 1996 and accepted at 8:18 p.m. (20:18).
Please call the undersigned at (312) 807-4218 if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Stacy H. Winick
