COVER 12 filename12.txt June 30, 2008 U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Filer Desk To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we are transmitting herewith Form 10-K for March 31, 2008. Sincerely, Alliance One International, Inc. Hampton R. Poole, Jr. Vice President- Controller Chief Accounting Officer