October 2, 1997 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Re: MML Bay State Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Variable Life -------------------------------------------------------------------- Separate Account I, File No. 333-23579 -------------------------------------- Dear Commissioners: MML Bay State Life Insurance Company ("MML Bay State") filed the above referenced Registration Statement with the Commission on March 19, 1997. On or about July 25, 1997, MML Bay State filed Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the above referenced Form S-6 Registration Statement. By this letter, Registrant hereby requests withdrawal of the above referenced Registration Statement and Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement. Very truly yours, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, Depositor MML Bay State Variable Life Separate Account I, Registrant By: /s/ ANNE MELISSA DOWLING ------------------------ Anne Melissa Dowling Senior Vice President