LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, L.L.P. 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20009-5728 (202) 986-8000 Facsimile: (202) 986-8102 E-Mail Address: Markian.Melnyk@llgm.com Writer's Direct Dial: (202) 986-8212 July 1, 2003 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: SEC File No. 70-10141 Dear Sir or Madam: On June 24, 2003, Energy East Corporation ("Energy East") filed an amendment to its application on Form U-1 in SEC File No. 70-10119. This filing was erroneously designated as a new application on Form U-1 and was, consequently, placed under a new file number, 70-10141, by the EDGAR system. By this letter, Energy East withdraws the filing in File No. 70-10141. Today, that filing and two additional exhibits will be filed under the correct file number, File No. 70-10119. Sincerely, /s/ Markian M. W. Melnyk Markian M.W. Melnyk Attorney for Energy East Corporation