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SIGNATURE NICHOLAS B. MASON
TITLE SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT TO FORM N-SAR
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING 06/30/97
HARTFORD MUTUAL INVESTMENT FUND, INC.
ITEM 77C. Matters submitted to a vote of security holders
The following matters were voted upon at the annual meeting of
shareholders held on February 28, 1997. Each matter was approved by the
unanimous vote of the holders of all shares of common stock outstanding.
1. Election of the following Directors:
Guido P. Ottaviani John G. Medvec
James P. Cronin Robert D. Morton
Nicholas B. Mason Charles S. Palmer
William J. McGurk Rodney S. Pierce
The individuals listed above continue to serve as Directors on the date
of this report.
2. Ratification of the appointment of Coopers & Lybrand as independent
auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997.
3. Continuation of the Investment Counsel Agreement with Target Investors,
Inc., until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
