VAN KAMPEN AMERICAN CAPITAL tm
VAN KAMPEN AMERICAN CAPITAL, INC.
One Parkview Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
708-684-6000
May 1, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen American Capital Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund
Rule 497(j) Filing (Filing Nos. 33-11384 and 811-4983)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen American Capital Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund (the
"Registrant"), filed via EDGAR on April 26, 1996, a copy of Post-Effective
Amendment No.15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A
(the "Registration Statement") complete with exhibits filed therewith
pursuant to Rule 485(b) of the General Rules
and Regulations (the "1933 Act Rules") of the Securities and Exchange
Commission promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Securities Act"), and under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act Rules this
letter serves to certify that the prospectus and statement of additional
information contained in the Registration Statement do not differ from that
which would have been filed pursuant to Rule 497(c) of the Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing, please contact
me at (708) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso
Nicholas Dalmaso
Assistant Secretary
