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Filed pursuant to Rule 497(j)
Registration File Nos. 33-9421 and 811-5526
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT
A Partnership Which Includes Professional Corporations
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017-3954
(212) 455-2000 (Telephone)
(212) 455-2501 (Fax)
January 7, 1998
Re: Avesta Trust
33-9421; 811-5526
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, and in lieu of
the filing required pursuant to paragraph (c) of the Rule, the undersigned
hereby certifies on behalf of the above referenced Trust, as follows:
(1) the form of Statement of Additional Information that would have been
filed under paragraph (c) of Rule 497 would not have differed from that
contained in the most recent amendment to the Trust's registration statement
filed on December 30, 1997; and
(2) the text of the most recent amendment to the Trust's registration
statement was filed electronically. Any questions regarding this letter should
be addressed to Nick Patnaik at 212-455-3193.
Very truly yours,
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT
