October 20, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Dresser Industries, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-30817
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Act"), Dresser Industries, Inc. requests withdrawal of
Registration Statement No. 333-30817 filed by Dresser on July 7, 1997 with the
Commission. On September 29, 1998, Dresser merged with and is now a wholly owned
subsidiary of Halliburton Company. There is no intent to issue equity or debt of
Dresser that would require registration under the Act and no intent to amend and
update the registration statement. Dresser requests that the Commission enter an
order granting the withdrawal of the registration statement.
Please contact Bruce Metzinger at (214) 978-2655 or Susan Keith at
(214) 978-2619 with any questions you may have concerning this application.
Very truly yours,
Susan S. Keith
Vice President and Secretary
Dresser Industries, Inc.
