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[LETTERHEAD OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.]
May 14, 2009
VIA FACSIMILE AND EDGAR
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(202) 772-9216
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Territorial Bancorp Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-155388)
Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join Territorial Bancorp Inc. in requesting
that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be
accelerated so that it will become effective at 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2009, or as
soon thereafter as may be practicable.
Very Truly Yours,
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
/s/ Patricia A. McJoynt, Managing Director
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Name: Patricia A. McJoynt
Title: Managing Director