497(j)
April 1, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen Americal Capital Growth and Income Fund --
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 2-21657
and 811-1228)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen American Capital Growth and Income Fund (the "Registrant"),
filed via EDGAR on March 28, 1997, a copy of Post-Effective Amendment
No. 74 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the "Registration
Statement") complete with exhibits filed therewith pursuant to Rule 485(b)
of the General Rules and Regulations (the "1933 Act Rules") of the
Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act Rules
this letter serves to certify that the prospectus and statement of
additional information contained in the Registration Statement do not
differ from that which would have been filed pursuant to Rule 497(c)
of the Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do
not hesitate to call me at (630) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso
