SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
STATEMENT BY REGISTERED CLOSED-END INVESTMENT COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASES
OF ITS OWN SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-23C-1 DURING THE LAST CALENDAR MONTH
REPORT FOR CALENDAR MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
THE MICROCAP FUND, INC.
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(Name of registered closed-end investment company)
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Approximate Asset
Value or
Number of approximate asset Name of Seller
Date of each Identification Shares Price coverage per share or of Seller's
Transaction of Security Purchased per Share at time of purchase Broker
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2/22/96 Common Stock 3,000 $ 5.00 $7.06 Barrington Capital
2/23/96 Common Stock 500 $ 5.00 $7.06 Barrington Capital
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Total 3,500
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REMARKS: The MicroCap Fund, Inc.
Name of Registrant
By: /s/ Kerry Dukes
Kerry Dukes
Managing Director
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Date of Statement: March 6, 1996