VIA EDGAR
June 11, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Office of Applications and Reports Services
Re: Smith Barney Investment Trust
Nos. 33-43446 and 811-6444
Dear Sir/Madam:
Pursuant to a discussion with Richard Pfordte of the SEC's Division of
Investment Management, we hereby represent, that pursuant to Rule
485(b)(1)(iv) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Smith Barney Large
Capitalization Growth Fund, a new series of the Smith Barney Investment Trust,
will file a post-effective amendment containing financial statements, which
may be unaudited, within four to six months after the effective date of its
registration statement or commencement of operations.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please
contact the undersigned at (212) 816-3579.
Sincerely,
/s/David Barnett
David Barnett
Vice President
Associate General Counsel
