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[Van Kampen Investments Inc. Letterhead]
497(j)
May 7, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen Harbor Fund
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 2-12685 and 811-734)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen Harbor Fund (the "Registrant"), filed via EDGAR on April 29,
1999, a copy of Post-Effective Amendment No. 81 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 contained in the Registration
Statement does 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
Nicholas Dalmaso
Assistant Secretary
