September 19, 1996
THE DREYFUS/LAUREL FUNDS TRUST-
PREMIER LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND
SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS
DATED MAY 1, 1996
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTS AND SUPERSEDES THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IN THE SECTION OF THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS
ENTITLED "MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND."
The Fund is managed by Arthur J. MacBride, III, a portfolio manager
of The Dreyfus Corporation since October 17, 1994 and an officer of Mellon
Bank, N.A. Mr. MacBride also serves as a Director of Fixed Income of The
Boston Company Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining The Boston Company Advisors,
Inc. in 1988, Mr. MacBride was a Principal and the National Sales Manager at
Manufacturers Hanover Securities Corporation, where he was responsible for
the sale of all fixed income securities. Previously, he did corporate
finance/underwriting work in both the U.S. and Europe. In London and Toronto,
he worked extensively on the Eurobond Market (coupon and currency swaps). Mr.
MacBride is a graduate from Franklin and Marshall College and holds a MBA
from Fordham University.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY CONTRARY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SECTION OF THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS ENTITLED "HOW
TO BUY FUND SHARES -- CLASS A SHARES."
Effective immediately, a CDSC of 1% will be assessed at the time of
redemption of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge as
part of an investment of at least $1,000,000 and redeemed within one year of
purchase.
PLG/s091996
