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July 25, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street N.W.
Attn: Document Control - EDGAR
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
Re: APL Variable Annuity Account 1 - 7/24/96 Supplement
File No. 33-57731
Commissioners:
Pursuant to Rule 477(a), Registrant hereby respectfully requests
that the filing transmitted on July 24, 1996, and described on its
cover as APL Variable Annuity Account 1 - 7/24/96 Supplement be
withdrawn.
This filing was filed in error. Registrant desires to withdraw APL
Variable Annuity Account 1 - 7/24/96 Supplement.
Sincerely,
American Partners Life Insurance Company
Mary Ellyn Minenko
Counsel
MEM/KB/dm