[MAP-GOVERNMENT FUND, INC. Letterhead]
May 2, 1996
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: MAP-Government Fund, Inc.
Registration No.: 2-78975
Commissioners:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) of the Securities Act of 1933, I
hereby certify that the form of the Prospectus and Statement of
Additional Information dated May 1, 1996 that would have been filed
pursuant to paragraph (c) of Rule 497 does not differ from that
contained in the most recent amendment to the registration
statement.
The text of the most recent amendment has been filed
electronically. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki
Herbst at (201) 481-7896.
Very truly yours,
JUDITH C. KEILP
Judith C. Keilp
Vice President and Secretary
cc: Stephen E. Roth, Esquire