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Camhy Karlinsky & Stein LLP
1740 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, New York 10019-4315
Telephone (212) 977-6600
Telecopier (212) 977-8389
April 24, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: New World Coffee, Inc.
Withdrawal of Form S-3 Filing
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the above-referenced Registrant, we hereby request that the
Form S-3 filed by such Registrant on April 24, 1997 be immediately withdrawn.
This Form S-3 was incorrectly transmitted as a result of a miscommunication.
We would also like to request both an electronic and a hard copy confirmation of
this withdrawal. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Please feel free to contact me at 212-977-6600 should you require
anything further.
Very truly yours,
/s/ William N. Haddad
