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DAVIS HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 497 (j)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith pursuant to Rule 497 (j) under the Securities Act of
1933 is certification that the Prospectus and Statement of Additional
Information with respect to the above referenced fund do not differ from those
filed in the most recent post-effective amendment, which was filed
electronically.
Dated August 8, 1997
Very truly yours,
By: /s/ SAMUEL P. YNZUNZA
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SAMUEL P.YNZUNZA
SECRETARY
