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December 5, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Judiciary Plaza
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Pacific Telesis Group - Form S-4 Registration Statement
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Ladies and Gentleman:
Pursuant to Rule 477(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Pacific
Telesis Group hereby requests withdrawal of its Registration Statement (No.
333-14963) on Form S-4. The acquisition covered by the Registration Statement
has been terminated and, accordingly, the Registration Statement is being
withdrawn. Please advise us as to the effectiveness of the withdrawal as soon
as possible.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Elizabeth K. Roemer
Elizabeth K. Roemer
Senior Counsel
cc: Christopher A. Jiongo
(Room 3157, Mail Stop 3-10
Fax No. 202/942-9544