Chapman and Cutler
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
October 28, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
Attn: Filing Desk, Stop 1-4
Re: Van Kampen American Capital Equity Opportunity Trust;
Van Kampen Merritt Equity Opportunity Trust;
Van Kampen Merritt Utility Income Trust; and
Van Kampen American Capital Utility Income Trust (the "Trusts")
Ladies/Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 497(d) of the General Rules and
Regulations of the Securities Act of 1933, we are submitting a supplement
to the prospectus being used with respect to the related series of the
Trusts.
Very truly yours,
Chapman and Cutler
Van Kampen American Capital Distributors, Inc.
Unit Investment Trusts
Supplement to the Prospectus
Dated October 28, 1997
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus, the Evaluation
Time for purposes of sale, purchase or redemption of Units shall be the close
of trading on the New York Stock Exchange next following receipt by the
Sponsor of an order for a sale or purchase of Units or receipt by the Trustee
of Units (including certificates, if any) tendered for redemption.
