RANSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
250 NORTH ROCK ROAD, SUITE 150
WICHITA, KANSAS 67206
March 19, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N. W.
Washington D.C. 20549-1004
Attn: Filing Desk, Stop 1-4
Re: Ranson Unit Investment Trusts Series 78
(File No. 333-74093) (CIK No. 910946)
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Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of Regulation C under the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") this letter serves to certify that
the most recent amendment to the registration statement on Form S-6 for the
above captioned Trust does not differ from that which would have been filed
pursuant to Rule 497(b) of the Securities Act. Amendment No. 1, which was the
most recent Amendment to the Registration Statement, filed electronically with
the Commission on March 12, 1999.
Very truly yours,
RANSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
