[MAP-GOVERNMENT FUND, INC. Letterhead]
May 6, 1998
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 Statement of Additional
Information dated May 1, 1998 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 (973) 481-7896.
Very truly yours,
JUDITH C. KEILP
Judith C. Keilp
Vice President and Secretary
cc: Terrence O. Davis, Esquire
