Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C.
943 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-7866
VIA EDGAR
December 13, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
Office of Insurance Products
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: The Sage Variable Annuity Account A
File Nos. 333-44751 and 811-08581
CIK No. 0000776991
Accession No. 0000928389-00-000294
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On November 1, 2000, the above-referenced 485A filing was filed electronically.
The purpose of the 485A filing was to reflect a change in the calculation of
asset-based charges from a monthly deduction to a daily deduction for Contracts
issued on or after January 1, 2001. It has been determined that this change will
not be effected at this time. We are, therefore, requesting withdrawal of the
485A filing made on November 1, 2000.
Please contact the undersigned with any questions or comments concerning the
above.
Sincerely,
BLAZZARD, GRODD & HASENAUER, P.C.
By: /s/ LYNN KORMAN STONE
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Lynn Korman Stone
