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March 18, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form 8-A Filed on February 6, 1997
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Ladies/Gentlemen:
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. hereby requests withdrawal of the
above-referenced Registration Statement on Form 8-A (the "Registration
Statement") filed pursuant to 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Please contact Richard Friedman of Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe at
(415) 324-7140 if you have any questions regarding the withdrawal of the
Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
/s/ L. Scott Minick
L. Scott Minick
President
cc: Robert Osberger
Nasdaq Stock Market
Richard Friedman, Esq.