1 [NATIONWIDE INSURANCE LETTERHEAD] November 10, 1997 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION The United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 450 Fifth Street Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Nationwide Variable Account-II Nationwide Life Insurance Company SEC File No. 333-8967 Application for Withdrawal of Registration Statement Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, Nationwide Variable Account-II respectfully submits a request for withdrawal of the above-referenced Registration Statement (SEC File Number 333-8967). This Registration Statement has not become effective. Nationwide Variable Account-II will continue to operate as a registered investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Schaefer at (614) 249-7470. Very truly yours, NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY W. Sidney Druen Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Assistant Secretary WSD/mes cc: Edward MacDonald