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[LETTERHEAD]
October 8, 1998
VIA TELECOPY
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: David Leeb
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-3 of Analytical Surveys, Inc.
(Registration No. 333-57877)
Gentlemen:
On behalf of Analytical Surveys, Inc. we hereby apply for withdrawal of
the above-referenced Registration Statement. Analytical Surveys, Inc. has
determined not to go forward with the offering at this time due to current
unfavorable market conditions.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Leslie A. Nichols
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Leslie A. Nichols
LAN/cml
