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Filed Pursuant to Rule 497(e)
Registration File No.: 333-07613
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS
OF TCW/DW STRATEGIC INCOME TRUST
DATED JULY 28, 1997
On November 6, 1997, the Board of Trustees of TCW/DW Strategic Income
Trust (the "Fund") approved a Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution to
liquidate the Fund subject to the approval of shareholders of the Fund at a
special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on February 26, 1998. A
proxy statement formally detailing the proposal, the reasons for the
Trustees' action, and information concerning the Plan of Liquidation and
Dissolution will be distributed to shareholders of the Fund.
November 6, 1997
