February 8, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
RE: Application/Declaration on Form U-1 by Northeast Utilities (File
No. 070-09615)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Northeast Utilities respectfully withdraws its Application/Declaration
on Form U-1, previously filed on January 24, 2000 in SEC File No. 070-09615.
Please contact Jeffrey C. Miller, Assistant General Counsel, at (860)
665-3532 with any questions or comments with respect to this withdrawal.
/s/Jeffrey C. Miller
Assistant General Counsel
Northeast Utilities Service Company
