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THOMPSON
HINE & FLORY LLP
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Attorneys at Law
May 10, 1999
VIA FACSIMILE: (202)942-9527
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Paul N. Harris
Securities and Exchange Commission 216-566-5784
Division of Corporation Finance [email protected]
Attn: Mr. Max A. Webb
Mail Stop 3-5
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Oglebay Norton Holding Company
Registration Statement on Form S-4
Registration No. 333-47231
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the above-referenced registrant and pursuant to Rule 477
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereby
request the Commission's consent to the withdrawal of Registration
Statement No.333-47231. We are making this request as a result of the
registrant's determination not to proceed with the reincorporation merger
described in the registration statement.
Please call the undersigned at 216-566-5784 if you have any questions regarding
this request. Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Paul N. Harris
Paul N. Harris
