August 6, 1996
OFICS Filer
SEC Operations
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA 22312-2413
Attention: Filings - Rule 497(j)
Re: The Dreyfus/Laurel Funds, Inc. -
CIK No: 819940
Registration Statement File No. 33-16338
Dear Sir/Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to
certify that the form of Prospectus and Statement of Additional
Information that would have been filed under paragraph (b) or (c) of this
section does not differ from that contained in the most recent amendment,
Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 under the Securities Act of 1933 to the
Registration Statement, electronically filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 2, 1996.
Very truly yours,
Elizabeth Bachman
Vice President and
Assistant Secretary
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