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www.lilly.com |
Eli Lilly and Company Lilly Corporate Center Indianapolis, Indiana 46285 U.S.A. |
Phone 317 276 2000 |
June 1, 2011
VIA EDGAR
Ms. Staci Shannon
Staff Accountant
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Eli Lilly and Company |
File Number 001-06351
Dear Ms. Shannon:
Confirming our conversation on May 31, 2011, we are in receipt of your letter dated May 24, 2011. We will provide you with our response by June 22, 2011 due to competing priorities.
If that is not acceptable timing, please let me know as soon as possible so I can adjust the timing.
I can be reached at 317-276-2024.
Sincerely,
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY |
/s/ Arnold C. Hanish |
Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |