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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withdrawn.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