Nuveen Asset Management
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-917-7700
www.nuveen.com
January 19, 2010
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY AND EDGAR
John Grzeskiewicz
Senior Counsel
Division of Investment Management
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Nuveen Virginia Premium Income Municipal Fund
Registration Statement on Form N-2
File Nos. 333-161975 and 811-07490
Dear Mr. Grzeskiewicz:
In accordance with Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Nuveen Virginia Premium Income Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of post-effective amendment no. 1 to the above-captioned Registration Statement so that it will become effective by 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on January 20, 2010 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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Sincerely, |
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NUVEEN VIRGINIA PREMIUM INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND |
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By: | | /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy |
| | Kevin J. McCarthy |
| | Vice President and Secretary |